Q&A With Shirley Davis, Author of Dissociative Identity Disorder Digest

Tell us a bit about Dissociative Identity Disorder Digest.

Dissociative Identity Digest is a brain storm idea I’ve had to raise awareness of Dissociative Identity Disorder. I wish to end the stigma attached to this very misunderstood problem, and to help those who live with it not feel the isolation they now must endure. It will be a bi-annual digest full of real information and helpful topics.

What gave you the idea for your business and how did it start?

I live with DID myself, and I know just how horribly difficult it can be to dig through the information out there to get to the truth. Either the things that have been written are highly triggering or too technical for the ordinary person to understand.

What’s your favorite thing about your job?

The feedback I get from people when they read the articles I have written that are full of helpful information. They are extremely happy to have finally found someone they can relate to and understand. I find this very gratifying.

What are your keys to making yourself productive? I am highly motivated to help others.

I realize I may never get rich doing what I do, but it is very important to my self-esteem that I keep writing and speaking about Dissociative Identity Disorder and other mental health issues.

Tell us one long-term goal in your career.

I am working hard to become a PhD in psychology within the next few years. Along the way, I hope to keep writing my digest and keep speaking out on these issues.

What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned through the course of your career?

To watch out for folks who want to sensationalize the issues I have worked so hard on throughout the years involving DID. There are many.

What advice would you give to others aspiring to succeed in your field? Keep writing. Keep speaking.

Don’t allow turn downs for your work or negative feedback to dissuade you from doing your work. Humans learn best from their defeats and their failures.

What are your favorite things to do outside of work?

Reading books and fooling around on social media.

Name a few influential books you’ve read and/or websites you keep up with that you’d recommend to readers.

I enjoy books by Pearl S. Buck. She was an inspired writer who lived herself with a family member who had a mental health condition. I highly recommend the blog site
David Wise is a super fellow who writes about his struggles with mental health issues.

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