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Worked with a client who was diagnosed with DID. She later denied it was true and denied the severe abuse and trauma she experienced. The diagnosis was confirmed by several reputable providers, we documented distinct identities in our interactions with her. The abuse and trauma was also well documented and proven.

Could this be one identity becoming dominant or protective by suppressing the others and the trauma?

I worked with children diagnosed with RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder. Natalia displayed classic behaviors of a child with RAD. Appearing mature sometimes then very child like, sexualized behavior, poor boundaries, defiant, agreeing to things so people will like her, getting close to people quickly.

Has she every been diagnosed with RAD? Has she had a full psychological evaluation?

Um, I asked if she was diagnosed with RAD. You took this personally. I saw her on Dr. Phil, she comes across as mature for her age, so yes you could say intelligent.

I would say someone who has had to learn very quickly to adapt to her surroundings to survive, much like many children who grew up in eastern European orphanages. A predictor for RAD.

RAD isn't a bad diagnosis it actually explains so much of her behavior given her history and how she was so easily manipulated by her adopted mother.

But getting an accurate assessment and diagnosis is key to getting the right treatment and resources.

You can't treat RAD the same way you treat Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ODD or schizophrenia.