Author: Shirley J. Davis

Living with dissociative identity disorder (DID) comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to managing health and wellness. DID, formerly known as multiple personality disorder, involves the presence of two or more distinct identities or “alters” within one person. These alters may lead to having different dissociative episodes,...

One of the strangest and perhaps most harmful symptoms of dissociative identity disorder is dissociation. Possibly dissociation is strange because other people aren’t expecting to see it happen to you and harmful because you are not fully aware when you dissociate.   This article will focus primarily on dissociation...

If you are trying to focus more on your health and wellbeing this year then there are many things you can do. You may have heard and seen advice in the media about what is good and what is bad for you and your health. Whenever you want to...

Your health is not something that you should be neglecting, and yet there are so many people who do. While we understand that there is a lot to deal with in terms of your health, that doesn’t mean you can avoid it and just hope that it sorts itself...

By now, most of my readers out there have heard of repressed memories and perhaps false memories. Writing about both is the only way to clear your mind and the minds of many others of the worry that you may be making it all up because you have been...

Spending time with animals can be one of the most calming and rewarding experiences. Whether it’s playing with a dog, petting a cat, or caring for a horse, animals have a unique way of bringing comfort and relaxation. Many people who struggle with anxiety, high levels of stress, or...

There is a fairly new tool being used today. It is called telehealth (telemedicine). In this work we shall explore together the complexities of telehealth and then you can make your decision whether to use it or not.   What is Telehealth?   Forged in the time of COVID...

Dealing with the issues that surround dissociative identity disorder (DID) and complex trauma is very difficult. The memories, alters, and therapy tends to fill our days with never-ending trauma leading to burnout.   This article will focus on burnout with its signs and symptoms and ways to help yourself...

Whom do you see looking back at you when you look in the mirror? Is your body as you would like it to be, or do you always find fault with it? If not, you are in good company, as most people feel somewhat ashamed of their appearance.  ...

***Trigger Warning**** Strong talk about the death of perpetrators __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Many of us hope and pray for it, but we are little prepared when it happens, the death of someone who has abused us.   This article will take a glance at why it is so hard for...

If you want to care for your body, one of the main things you should be aware of is when you have pain and what to do about it. This is something that you are going to need to think about for sure if you want to look after...

If you want to care for your body, one of the main things you should be aware of is when you have pain and what to do about it. This is something that you are going to need to think about for sure if you want to look after...