Dissociative identity disorder is often rooted in chronic childhood trauma. Repeated abuse, neglect, and attachment disruptions can fragment a growing mind. Healing is possible.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Another medical name that's been changed is dissociative identity disorder – a condition that affects only about 1.5% of people ...

Many medical terms have evolved or changed over the years to reflect advancements in medical knowledge or to reduce stigma. For example, what was once called consumption is now known to be ...