UNRAVELING THE CAUSE OF DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER (DID) THROUGH REGRESSION

Abstract

Regression means getting into the story. Regression Therapy derives its name from its method i.e. recovering and reliving past experiences cathartically. In the context of a person’s present lifetime, this work is called Inner Child work. With associative re-living, associative catharsis happens and the physical body validates the experience because thoughts can be disputed but not the bodily experiences. Then the awareness comes to the client followed by understanding of the root cause of the presenting problem (here we may safely say that ‘diagnosis’ is realised after the therapy!). The aim of the current case study was to explore the underlying causes of "blacking out" episodes triggered by emotional stress especially because the client reported of having gaps in her memory. Regression method was used with help of emotional and somatic bridges. The regression unraveled the split of personality (DID) which was being used as a defense to deal with the stress. While taking case history and exploring her sub conscious mind dissociative symptoms had been observed but the understanding and clarity to the client is important. The client, a 24-year-old female, was in class 3 when she blacked out for the first time because of the ongoing fight between her parents and this became her way of dealing with stressful situations till it was discovered (at current age). Self-help techniques were taught to rewire the brain and to address the body memory. Mind is very powerful and works in many ways for survival, one of them being dissociation. The study highlights the efficacy of regression therapy in solving the mysteries of the mind.