What is UDD?
UDD stands for Unspecified Dissociative Disorder. It's a diagnosis that's given to those who have symptoms of various dissociative disorders but don't fit the criteria of a specific one. In the diagnostic report usually the psychiatrist will write down which specific symptoms the patient experiences.
What symptoms includes our UDD diagnosis?
DPDR (Depersonalisation and Derealization)
Dissociative amnesia for traumatic events
Dissociated parts (alters)
Is UDD the same for everyone?
Not in the slightest. While even people with DID/OSDD experience things differently even though they have the same diagnosis, for people with UDD it can be even more different from person to person, as UDD doesn't have set symptoms but is rather a differential diagnosis that puts together a combination of symptoms, which makes it even less likely for people with a UDD diagnosis to experience the same symptoms.
Does UDD always include alters?
No, it's not always the case. As I stated before, UDD covers a variety of symptoms of dissociative disorders and so having UDD doesn't necessarily mean having alters.
If you have any questions, you're welcome to leave a comment. Just be nice and respectful.
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