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Dissociative Identity Disorder with Robert Oxnam

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From the outside, Robert Oxnam (19:51) had it all. He was successful in high school and college, earned a PhD, had a thriving career and was married with two children. What was completely hidden from everyone was the inner torment he was experiencing. In 1990, Robert was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID), a condition associated with post-traumatic stress due to severe physical, sexual, or emotional abuse during early childhood. Robert and Trevor discuss his initial denial of his diagnosis and how over time, Robert came to realize that his eleven identity states could interact to overcome the painful memories of his childhood abuse – from being held over a pot of boiling water to being locked in an ice box. Robert turned to art-making as a creative outlet and now is a successful sculptor, painter, photographer, and author. Robert also speaks openly about his illness and the abuse that caused it, hoping to inspire others to feel as if they are not alone.

Robert Oxnam’s Story: https://bit.ly/2HwiCpG
The Secret and Life-Changing Impact of Early Childhood Abuse: Dissociative Identity Disorder: https://bit.ly/2HGGgyR
“A Fractured Mind” by Robert Oxnam: https://amzn.to/2CqHMBS

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anxiety, coping skills, depression, LGBTQ friendly, life skills, mental health, mental illness, Personality Disorders, psychiatric conditions, psychiatric disorders, resieliency, social issues, stress, trauma

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