In this episode of Alphabet Soup, Steph brings together a series of short "Back to Basics" recordings exploring the foundations of dissociation, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD).

We cover:

• What DID is and how it develops as an adaptive response to early trauma • The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for DID • How OSDD differs from DID • Common signs of dissociation, including depersonalisation, derealisation, memory differences, and identity shifts • The difference between everyday dissociation and clinically significant dissociative disorders

Steph also reflects on the intersection of plurality with autism and ADHD, and why dissociative experiences deserve space within broader neurodivergent conversations.

This episode offers a grounded starting point for anyone wanting to understand dissociation beyond media portrayals — whether for personal insight or professional learning.

As always, this content is educational and not a substitute for individual clinical advice.

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Back to Basics- Exploring Dissociation