It has been suggested that the desperate efforts of traumatized victims to detach themselves from the experience of severe and prolonged abuse may contribute to

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The severe and prolonged abuse can lead to the development of dissociative identity disorder (DID) as a way of coping with the trauma. DID is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities, which may or may not be aware of each other. This helps to detach the victim from the traumatic experiences and enables them to continue to function in their everyday life.

It Has Been Suggested That the Desperate Efforts of Traumatized