The Loneliness and Grief of a Traumatized Child
Shirley J. Davis Note from author: There are two sets of people to which this article is targeted; mental health professionals, and adult survivors of childhood trauma. There is an area of childhood trauma that few will write about, the emotions that young children feel when confronted with repeated...
The Rambling Thoughts of a Professional Insomniac
Shirley J. Davis I have spent almost my entire life unable to sleep unaided. Only if I take some type of medication will my thoughts and body slow down enough for me to sleep. Even as a very young child, I can remember lying awake at night listening to...
Great Article from The Harvard Review of Psychiatry
Shirley J. Davis I found this wonderful article on the internet from the Harvard Review of Psychiatry. You can find this article and many more at the following Link. ARTICLE SITE Harvard Review of Psychiatry Harv Rev Psychiatry. 2016 Jul; 24(4): 257–270. Published online 2016 Jul 8. doi: 10.1097/HRP.0000000000000100 PMCID: PMC4959824...
A Beautiful Piece of Amber
If you have ever wondered what it is like to live with a condition like Dissociative Identity Disorder, than I invite you to read this short story I wrote as a tribute to my therapist who retired in September 2016. One will immediately notice that the timing of the...
Dissociative Identity Disorder in a Nutshell
Dissociative Identity in a Nutshell Owned and Written by Shirley J. Davis Dissociative Identity Disorder in a Nutshell is a blog site dedicated to the dissemination of true and honest information about Dissociative Identity Disorder, a condition once called Multiple Personality Disorder. While I am not a mental health...
You Never Know What You’re Going Through-A Beautiful Message
Trenton Shelton You absolutely MUST see this video. I’m going to feature this young man’s videos as much as possible. He has some wonderful and wise words to pass on that will inspire and move you. Shirley It’s Not Over Till It’s Over!!!! Trenton Shelton...
A Big Thank You
Shirley J. Davis I wanted to write a note to all who read my blog to thank you for all the kind reviews you have left me and the interest in my work you have generated by spreading the news about what I am trying to do. My goal...
A Wonderful Message of Hope
A message from Shirley J. Davis This video by Trenton Shelton is wonderful! It is so uplifting I thought it would be important to post here on my blog. Please take time to visit, you won’t regret it! Wonderful Video by Trenton Shelton...
Four Reasons Dissociative Identity Disorder is Controversial Among Mental Health Professionals
Shirley J. Davis As any of you who have read this blog know, I live with a condition known as Dissociative Identity Disorder, what was once known as Multiple Personality Disorder. DID is a very controversial diagnosis among the professionals of the mental health field and I believe I...
Family Rejection: One of the Hazards of Getting Well
Shirley J. Davis One of the hardest parts of living with any mental illness is not being accepted by the people that most humans count on the most, our families. This is especially true if the mental health condition we are living with was caused primarily by severe trauma...
Dissociative Identity Disorder in a Nutshell: A First-Hand Account
[wpvideo EVpgBIqS] Shirley J. Davis I wrote this book as an attempt to reach out to others who live with DID to help them know that they are not alone, and that there is hope for recovery. Please click on the link below to find it on amazon. Thank...
How I practice psychotherapy with minimal intrusion from the DSM
I found this article and found it fascinating. Thank you for reading my blog, it means the world to me! Shirley J. Davis Source: How I practice psychotherapy with minimal intrusion from the DSM...