The Dissociative Identity Disorder Sourcebook

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Summary: Absolutely NOT for women only.
Review: A great book about a difficult subject, THE DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER SOURCEBOOK is a must for professionals and lay-people alike.

While this illness has been around for years, it has only been recently (or it has seemed that way) that the disorder has gotten the attention it deserves.

This volume is more of a listing of everything about the illness, with invaluable descriptions and ideas on the subject. The best thing about it is the lines it draws between DID and the other mental illness that have been confused with that disorder.

Also recommended: SYBIL, A CHILD CALLED IT, BARK OF THE DOGWOOD, LOST BOY

Rating:
Summary: Long overdue
Review: A great book about a difficult subject, THE DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER SOURCEBOOK is a must for professionals and lay-people alike.

While this illness has been around for years, it has only been recently (or it has seemed that way) that the disorder has gotten the attention it deserves.

This volume is more of a listing of everything about the illness, with invaluable descriptions and ideas on the subject. The best thing about it is the lines it draws between DID and the other mental illness that have been confused with that disorder.

Also recommended: SYBIL, A CHILD CALLED IT, BARK OF THE DOGWOOD, LOST BOY

Rating:
Summary: Absolutely NOT for women only.
Review: As both a recently diagnosed multiple and a male, I must say that this book is not just for women as was indicated by a previous reviewer. I was mis-diagnosed by two different therapists who told me I either had clinical depression or borderline personality disorder. They both dismissed my description of personal experiences with dissociation out of hand, including an episode that very nearly ruined my life and sent me into threapy to begin with. One of them wanted to have his psychiatrist associate treat me with drugs, and both thought that "brief" therapy was all I needed (neither of which are effective with DID). Then I found this book and it changed my life. Seeming to confirming my suspicions, I devoured the book in a week. This gave me the courage to take three separate instruments, (SCID-D, DDIS, and DES) that this book acquainted me with. After they all indicated positive for DID I sought out a specialist using references in the book. He confirmed the diagnosis. I feel now that I am finally on a path that will lead to recovery. It wouldn't have happened if I hadn't of accidently run across this book while browsing the shelves at a local book store. If you have DID (formerly MPD), think you might have DID, or have been in the endless therapy loop that has been treating your symptoms and not your illness, then READ THIS BOOK. The book is filled with helpful information for dissociatives/multiples and their loved ones. Also highly recommended: The Stranger in the Mirror.

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Summary: GREAT, BUT NOT FAR ENOUGH
Review: I really like this book. I find that I read through parts every day. I highly recommend this book. It satisfies many aspects of DID. However, I would have like more information regarding different Alters and how to deal with them. Except that, I would suggest this book as an important guide through your DID experience.

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Summary: Excellent
Review: I wrote this book with the individuals with DID in mind. I often hear, from those with DID, that it is difficult to communicate their experience to others. This book was written to give the DID client, and the significant people in their lives, practical information about dissociation. It also addresses the particular needs or concerns of friends, family members, and therapists. If you are dealing with DID this book can be used to foster communication with the people you care about. It is truly a user-friendly book that will address dissociation, therapy issues, and communication with significant others in a clear and respectful manner. I hope you find it helpful!

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Summary: informative and understandable
Review: This book did an excellent job of describing the process of "becoming" a multiple. It helped me understand my own patterns, and helped me understand how to manage them in a way as to make my life run smoother than it has in the past. The information was presented in a clear manner, and it was done so in a way that lay people should be able to understand it and make us of it.

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Summary: For Women Only
Review: This book has a lot of helpful information for females who have been diagnosed with DID or who think they might have DID, and their therapists. The author completely dismisses men as sufferers of DID. If you are male or you are concerned about men, you must look elsewhere. There is some information here that may be of help to you, but it isn't worth the price of the book.

Rating:
Summary: For Women Only
Review: This book has a lot of helpful information for females who have been diagnosed with DID or who think they might have DID, and their therapists. The author completely dismisses men as sufferers of DID. If you are male or you are concerned about men, you must look elsewhere. There is some information here that may be of help to you, but it isn't worth the price of the book.

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Summary: This is the one to read on D.I.D.
Review: This book has so much to offer the mpd community with it's research, ideas, information for multiples, friends and SO's and spouses of multiples and even for therapists worded in very easy to understand layman terms. It is very clear cut with great ideas, exercises, explainations and resources to follow through with.

I was extrememly impressed and didn't expect to be after being disappointed so often when it comes to multiple literature.
Tracy

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Summary: GOOD FOR A RECENTLY DIAGNOSED MULTIPLE
Review: This book was recommended to me over and over until I finally succumbed and bought it. It is full of information on types of therapy and basics on DID, but if you're already knowledgeable about this condition, the information in this is irrelevant. I hesitate to sell it only because I want to build up my library. Otherwise, this book would be history.