in conversation…with Amanda about Dissociative Identity Disorder: “How DID has changed my life”

In this video from the CTAD Clinic, Dr Mike Lloyd (Clinic Director and Consultant Clinical Psychologist) speaks with Amanda, who was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) later in life. They speak about the impact of this, and how Amanda's life has changed from being diagnosed to now. Amanda is part of a working group who have established a UK based charity, the Dissociative Disorders Alliance (DDA) to raise awareness and provide support to people with dissociative conditions. A link to a recent podcast with Amanda is below - in addition, this link can be followed for all of Amanda's and the DDA's information and resources. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:25 Overview of current status 2:40 Diagnosed with DID later in life 5:40 What are you currently working on? 10:22 Influential people 15:33 Have you ever had a 'Sliding Doors' moment? 25:00 Has dissociation been an obstacle? 27:35 Managing when things get difficult 33:20 Any TV show, film or book that you return to? 37:45 Impact of life changes 38:38 Current projects 40:30 Things in the future 44:24 What's the most important lesson learned? 48:05 Thank you, Amanda!