Br J Psychiatry August 2021 PMID 33023686

Dissociative identity disorder: out of the shadows at last?

Antje A T S Reinders, Dick J Veltman

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Peak: 21 in Oct 2020
across 5 sources since Sep 2020

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What people are saying

The collective discussions reveal a consensus that the publication marks a turning point in recognizing DID as a valid diagnosis rooted in neurobiological and trauma-based research. Phrases like 'out of the shadows at last' and references to increased publication views underscore the perceived significance and impact of this work, with many participants engaging critically through references to scientific studies and debates about controversy and legitimacy.

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Most posts strongly support the idea that DID is a legitimate and serious psychiatric condition, with some highlighting the neurobiological evidence and historical trauma links, and others emphasizing that the disorder is finally gaining recognition.

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The discussions demonstrate high curiosity, with many users referencing the published article, neurobiological research, and debates about diagnosis and etiology, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

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Several discussions involve detailed references to scientific evidence, neurobiology, and sociopolitical debates, suggesting deep involvement and critical analysis of the subject.

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The frequent mention of the article's reach, views, and the shift in clinical and societal perceptions reflects a perception that this publication is influential in advancing understanding and acceptance of DID.

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Michael Salter
@mike_salter · X

The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReinders and many others. Wondering if all the very vocal, often scornful DID sceptics will ever admit that they were wrong? https://t.co/8cqntlQoZa https://t.co/lPiG0M3d35

Oct 28, 2020 · 62 likes · 24 shares · 18,704 followers View post →
Carlos Mirapeix.
@psicopeix · X

Ha llegado el momento de sacar el Trastorno Disociativo de las sombras y considerarlo como un trastorno psiquiátrico de primer orden. https://t.co/kvl4mYiQwD

Aug 10, 2021 · 23 likes · 7 shares · 4,339 followers View post →
Sanne Terlingen
@SanneTerlingen · X

Voorstel in de British Journal for Psychiatry vandaag. Hou eens op met de discussie dat DIS een omstreden diagnose is. Neurologisch onderzoek ondersteunt dat DIS wordt veroorzaakt door ernstig trauma. https://t.co/VfLQGzkuES https://t.co/uY1sNs7IqF

Oct 7, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 5,822 followers View post →
Simone Reinders
@AATSReinders · X

It looks like #dissociativeidentitydisorder #DID is coming "Out of the shadows at last"! The Editorial in @TheBJPsych has: - more than 10.000 abstract views! - almost 15.000 HTML and PDF views! https://t.co/gLL5l5f7TL

Feb 4, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 409 followers View post →
Simone Reinders
@AATSReinders · X

Thank you @TheBJPsych for accepting my Editorial entitled "Dissociative identity disorder: out of the shadows at last?" for publication!"

Sep 11, 2020 · 7 likes · 409 followers View post →
FND Portal - is no longer on X
@FndPortal · X

@CeraGibson Fair take. FWIW, the characteristics of DID and the known neurobio of it are consistent and validated by broader neuroscientific knowledge re: dissociation, trauma, and embodiment. https://t.co/yu8kTkjICv

Dec 6, 2024 · 5 likes · 6,929 followers View post →

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FND Portal - is no longer on X
@FndPortal · X

@CeraGibson Fair take. FWIW, the characteristics of DID and the known neurobio of it are consistent and validated by broader neuroscientific knowledge re: dissociation, trauma, and embodiment. https://t.co/yu8kTkjICv

Dec 6, 2024 · 5 likes · 6,929 followers View post →
Sam / Dan (It / Any)
@CamtheTiredSimp · X

@SquabblingShake @NyteMason @nr1lesliefan Anyway https://t.co/SxycHe81dl

Sep 5, 2024 · 367 followers View post →
Sum
@divaninaltinda · X

RT @kasratweets: original quote about dreams is from "Dreams in dissociative disorders", full text is available at: https://t.co/XpaAgRSF9Q…

Aug 10, 2024 · 1 share · 36 followers View post →
kasra
@kasratweets · X

original quote about dreams is from "Dreams in dissociative disorders", full text is available at: https://t.co/XpaAgRSF9Q the quotes about etiology of DID are from "Dissociative identity disorder: out of the shadows at last?" available at: https://t.co/UP2kOPdBUW

Aug 2, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 12,434 followers View post →
Dissociatively Jess*
@identity_diss · X

"Dissociative identity disorder: out of the shadows at last?" https://t.co/IxD0FBTK1F #didosdd #dissociation #cptsd #csa #dissociativeidentitydisorder #psychology #MentalHealth

Jul 3, 2024 · 4,278 followers View post →
Chuppa
@Chuppacadabra · X

@DavidPuder @JonathanShedler Dissociation. All the spectrum. (Thinking about N. McWilliams, B. Brandt, R. Loeweinstein ...) https://t.co/y11y6wt4tf

Apr 18, 2024 · 1,919 followers View post →
Albus Ferros
@AlbusFerros · X

@kon0poru Diagnostic controversé ne veut pas dire faux. Les consensus en sciences c’est rare. Dans tous les cas le syndrome est bien réel et en psychiatrie un diagnostic constitue déjà une forme de traitement. https://t.co/2Ij8LBK4YX https://t.co/y7GecRZnkM

Jul 3, 2023 · 4 followers View post →
Simone Reinders
@AATSReinders · X

RT @AATSReinders: It looks like #dissociativeidentitydisorder #DID is coming "Out of the shadows at last"! The Editorial in @TheBJPsych ha…

Nov 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 409 followers View post →
cøløvrchøîr
@colovrchoir · X

@exe_ozzy @PlagueLord420 @xxmothmanirlxx @Kelsomatic @pk_kenzie hey read this study https://t.co/D2abC7Kh1U

Oct 5, 2022 · 31 followers View post →
goulitry
@goulitry · X

@elypiloting @takeyourmedici https://t.co/HJTjKNYr52

Oct 4, 2022 · 25 followers View post →
goulitry
@goulitry · X

@rigidcorpse @fishsticks_dr @DiehardPizzer @pk_kenzie These were written in 2004 they are decades out of date, did is caused by severe childhood trauma and has been proven by, numerous brain studies https://t.co/HJTjKNYr52 this is a 2020 verified research paper from Cambridge

Oct 4, 2022 · 2 likes · 25 followers View post →
Dave
@dave_dave1414 · X

Sacado de: Reinders, A., & Veltman, D. (2021). Dissociative identity disorder: Out of the shadows at last? The British Journal of Psychiatry, 219(2), 413-414. doi:10.1192/bjp.2020.168

Sep 14, 2022 · 1 like · 16 followers View post →
SH4MR0CKSYS
@SH4MR0CKSYS · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

Jul 21, 2022 · 24 shares · 23 followers View post →
Chuppa
@Chuppacadabra · X

@tylerblack32 @jaunty_aphorism It should be your job to at least read more about it. https://t.co/JyQOdwq3N1

May 6, 2022 · 1,919 followers View post →
l'Arche de la Famille Ark
@Famille_Ark · X

@digilynx3 https://t.co/6q21ALVCWN https://t.co/HY818p0afh https://t.co/TfmL9bKLn3 https://t.co/rlpp9KZ9LJ

Mar 4, 2022 · 486 followers View post →
BJPsych Journals
@TheBJPsych · X

RT @AATSReinders: It looks like #dissociativeidentitydisorder #DID is coming "Out of the shadows at last"! The Editorial in @TheBJPsych ha…

Feb 5, 2022 · 2 shares · 13,386 followers View post →
Simone Reinders
@AATSReinders · X

It looks like #dissociativeidentitydisorder #DID is coming "Out of the shadows at last"! The Editorial in @TheBJPsych has: - more than 10.000 abstract views! - almost 15.000 HTML and PDF views! https://t.co/gLL5l5f7TL

Feb 4, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 409 followers View post →
macross76
@CampeJulien · X

@Iubie @SirRodrigue3 @alenaandco https://t.co/g3ECrEBLhn il parle aussi de 1,5 %

Jan 17, 2022 · 1 like · 13 followers View post →
Livia De Picker
@LiviaDePicker · X

RT @assoc1counsell: @GianGaleazzi @EikoFried @PloederlM @HengartnerMP @paola_DZN @rlaugharne1 @RichardBentall @AllenFrancesMD @matthewrbroo…

Dec 9, 2021 · 1 share · 840 followers View post →
Christine Forner
@assoc1counsell · X

@GianGaleazzi @EikoFried @PloederlM @HengartnerMP @paola_DZN @rlaugharne1 @RichardBentall @AllenFrancesMD @matthewrbroome @gikkos1 @cadoganhealthc1 https://t.co/JV1ivm7tgy DID is the ONLY diagnosis that has aetiology. Everything else is still theory.

Dec 9, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 2,362 followers View post →
EMDR-Hellas
@HellasEmdr · X

RT @ItsNotMe_Book: Dissociative identity disorder: out of the shadows at last? | The British Journal of Psychiatry | Cambridge Core #dissoc…

Aug 15, 2021 · 1 share · 82 followers View post →
Claudia
@LicClaudiadalc1 · X

RT @psicopeix: Ha llegado el momento de sacar el Trastorno Disociativo de las sombras y considerarlo como un trastorno psiquiátrico de prim…

Aug 12, 2021 · 7 shares · 444 followers View post →
Silvia Marí
@smariboned · X

RT @psicopeix: Ha llegado el momento de sacar el Trastorno Disociativo de las sombras y considerarlo como un trastorno psiquiátrico de prim…

Aug 11, 2021 · 7 shares · 422 followers View post →
Hipocrates Juniors
@hipocratesjrs · X

RT @psicopeix: Ha llegado el momento de sacar el Trastorno Disociativo de las sombras y considerarlo como un trastorno psiquiátrico de prim…

Aug 11, 2021 · 7 shares · 2,536 followers View post →
SATP
@Satpdifusion · X

RT @psicopeix: Ha llegado el momento de sacar el Trastorno Disociativo de las sombras y considerarlo como un trastorno psiquiátrico de prim…

Aug 11, 2021 · 7 shares · 1,107 followers View post →
MasterTerapiaUB
@MasterTerapiaUB · X

RT @psicopeix: Ha llegado el momento de sacar el Trastorno Disociativo de las sombras y considerarlo como un trastorno psiquiátrico de prim…

Aug 10, 2021 · 7 shares · 382 followers View post →
Clínica Persum
@clinicapersum · X

RT @psicopeix: Ha llegado el momento de sacar el Trastorno Disociativo de las sombras y considerarlo como un trastorno psiquiátrico de prim…

Aug 10, 2021 · 7 shares · 335 followers View post →
Pedro
@PedroLlanosR · X

RT @psicopeix: Ha llegado el momento de sacar el Trastorno Disociativo de las sombras y considerarlo como un trastorno psiquiátrico de prim…

Aug 10, 2021 · 7 shares · 91 followers View post →
Anabel Gonzalez
@ItsNotMe_Book · X

Dissociative identity disorder: out of the shadows at last? | The British Journal of Psychiatry | Cambridge Core #dissociativedisorder #dissociation #did https://t.co/Or6OXLVwbx

Aug 10, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 253 followers View post →
Carlos Mirapeix.
@psicopeix · X

Ha llegado el momento de sacar el Trastorno Disociativo de las sombras y considerarlo como un trastorno psiquiátrico de primer orden. https://t.co/kvl4mYiQwD

Aug 10, 2021 · 23 likes · 7 shares · 4,339 followers View post →
Dr Arshad Siddique
@DrArshadS · X

Dissociative identity disorder: out of the shadows at last? | The British Journal of Psychiatry | Cambridge Core https://t.co/wnUxMMjR06

Aug 8, 2021 · 27 followers View post →
Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library (BMHSL)
@uct_bmhsl · X

RT @TEWV_library: An article has recently been published on 'Dissociative identity disorder: out of the shadows at last?' https://t.co/vl7E…

Aug 2, 2021 · 1 share · 1,594 followers View post →
TEWV staff library
@TEWV_library · X

An article has recently been published on 'Dissociative identity disorder: out of the shadows at last?' https://t.co/vl7EOP4HfN

Aug 2, 2021 · 1 share · 784 followers View post →
Chuppa
@Chuppacadabra · X

@monster189 @cashkee V bistvu me spominja covid sceno. Cel kup dohtarjev klobasa bedarije. Ampak zdaj vsi skačejo zaradi tega, ker je veliko na kocki. Na področju psihiatrije se pa to dogaja že desetletja. Senzacionalizem, bedarije ... pa nikome ništa. V tujini je isto. https://t.co/JyQOdwq3N1

Jul 25, 2021 · 1 like · 1,919 followers View post →
Kairos
@kairosrhetoric · X

@gnarlyfem "A debunked mental health condition that isn't recognized by professionals"... Mkay let's see what the professionals you speak of have to say about this: https://t.co/YAkLlNKanK https://t.co/puYvti3KP5 https://t.co/x4Kl20BKOD https://t.co/puYvti3KP5

Mar 22, 2021 · 637 followers View post →
Kairos
@kairosrhetoric · X

@NotFrodo @MailOnline https://t.co/YAkLlNKanK (Neurobiological evidence regarding the aetiology of DID supporting clinical observation that it's a severe form of PTSD)

Feb 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 637 followers View post →
Kairos
@kairosrhetoric · X

@Gandalf06201819 @MailOnline https://t.co/YAkLlNKanK (Neurobiological evidence regarding the aetiology of DID supporting clinical observation that it's a severe form of PTSD

Feb 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 637 followers View post →
Kairos
@kairosrhetoric · X

@trajon2000 @MailOnline Irrelevant ppl talking out of their ass yet again... Here are some facts. Take your time getting back to me with your sources. https://t.co/YAkLlNKanK (Neurobiological evidence regarding the aetiology of DID supporting clinical observation that it's a severe form of PTSD

Feb 9, 2021 · 3 likes · 637 followers View post →
Kairos
@kairosrhetoric · X

@MartinKeyworths @MailOnline Neurobiological evidence regarding the aetiology of DID supporting clinical observation that it's a severe form of PTSD: https://t.co/YAkLlNKanK

Feb 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 637 followers View post →
Alex
@alex15mu · X

@OhNoPodcast hey I listened to your latest podcast and found some of your depiction of DID to be somewhat frustrating - as someone with DID who respects your work I'd appreciate it if you read further on this. See supplementary material here: https://t.co/kYQctiJ2Fy

Feb 9, 2021 · 3 likes · 153 followers View post →
Harry J Zeit MD
@HarryZeitMD · X

" ... given the available neurobiological evidence, it is time to move DID out of the shadows and to consider it as a mainstream psychiatric disorder." https://t.co/TGDKsi8jRf

Jan 6, 2021 · 2,098 followers View post →
Dhs
@Shrinkwrap37 · X

Really like this article.. "DID is a severe form of PTSD" https://t.co/xzZ6e3PMjr

Dec 3, 2020 · 1 like · 718 followers View post →
Kintsugi
@walkingpath82 · X

Dissociative identity disorder: out of the shadows at last? https://t.co/q9NEDHT8cL

Nov 23, 2020 · 175 followers View post →
Sym
@SymphonicColle1 · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

Oct 30, 2020 · 24 shares · 5 followers View post →
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@DlDsystem · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

Oct 30, 2020 · 24 shares · 178 followers View post →
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@safesecretplace · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

Oct 29, 2020 · 24 shares · 23 followers View post →
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@TheDollhouse123 · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

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RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

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@Celestobliv · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

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Em
@ThroughSapphire · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

Oct 29, 2020 · 24 shares · 23 followers View post →
Kairos
@kairosrhetoric · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

Oct 29, 2020 · 24 shares · 637 followers View post →
Tim Moreau
@jtmoreau23 · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

Oct 29, 2020 · 24 shares · 69 followers View post →
Amira
@manicghosts · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

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Robyn
@xRobyn_N · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

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@wellspokentweet · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

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Scarlett Franks
@scarlettrfranks · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

Oct 29, 2020 · 24 shares · 4,071 followers View post →
Jake Carlo
@YrSignal · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

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@Altostrata · X

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Oct 28, 2020 · 24 shares · 6,580 followers View post →
Zoë Olsen
@zofer11 · X

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Oct 28, 2020 · 1 like · 854 followers View post →
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@user02837491917 · X

RT @mike_salter: The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReind…

Oct 28, 2020 · 24 shares · 324 followers View post →
Michael Salter
@mike_salter · X

The last few years have been a tipping point for research into the dissociative disorders thanks to the work of @AATSReinders and many others. Wondering if all the very vocal, often scornful DID sceptics will ever admit that they were wrong? https://t.co/8cqntlQoZa https://t.co/lPiG0M3d35

Oct 28, 2020 · 62 likes · 24 shares · 18,704 followers View post →
Graham Davey
@GrahamCLDavey · X

Dissociative identity disorder as a severe form of PTSD Dissociative identity disorder: out of the shadows at last? https://t.co/gY7OMVDpX7

Oct 15, 2020 · 3,767 followers View post →
Frans (Victor Hugo)
@FransPietersma · X

RT @SanneTerlingen: Voorstel in de British Journal for Psychiatry vandaag. Hou eens op met de discussie dat DIS een omstreden diagnose is.…

Oct 8, 2020 · 1 share · 2,766 followers View post →
Sanne Terlingen
@SanneTerlingen · X

Voorstel in de British Journal for Psychiatry vandaag. Hou eens op met de discussie dat DIS een omstreden diagnose is. Neurologisch onderzoek ondersteunt dat DIS wordt veroorzaakt door ernstig trauma. https://t.co/VfLQGzkuES https://t.co/uY1sNs7IqF

Oct 7, 2020 · 8 likes · 1 share · 5,822 followers View post →
Simone Reinders
@AATSReinders · X

Thank you @TheBJPsych for accepting my Editorial entitled "Dissociative identity disorder: out of the shadows at last?" for publication!"

Sep 11, 2020 · 7 likes · 409 followers View post →
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