For Survivors
Understanding Dissociation
- Start with the "Understanding Dissociative Disorders" booklet by the mental health charity, Mind. Check out page 15 for tips on how to help yourself!
- International experts have put together an introduction to dissociation and an introduction to dissociative disorders. They also have a FAQ page on dissociation, which contains more clinical information and research.
- Here is a primer on dissociation by a psychotherapist with DID! She has also created a primer on DID, an article on the signs & symptoms of DID, and what causes DID. Very informative stuff.
- McLean Hospital has many resources on understanding DID, including interviews with experts & stories from patients.
- Check out this masterlist of DID myths & misconceptions by the nonprofit Beauty After Bruises. It covers some excellent topics with plenty of sources if you're interested in research.
- This article by a psychotherapist with DID is one of my favorites. If you know nothing about DID, please read it. If you think you know everything about DID, please read it.
Coping with Dissociation
- Dissociation Websites & Books
- Free downloads for dissociative survivors
- Grounding 101 + 101 grounding techniques
- People with DID sharing their success stories