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    Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), commonly referred to as multiple personality disorder, is characterized by two or more distinct personality states. The personalities may differ in age, gender, knowledge and memories. People with DID experience gaps in memory when switching between personalities, which is usually triggered by stress. Treatment focuses on working through past trauma, managing switches in personality, and integrating the personalities. While prevention is not possible, early identification and treatment of abuse or trauma can help manage symptoms and potentially prevent DID from progressing.

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    Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), commonly referred to as multiple personality disorder, is characterized by two or more distinct personality states. The personalities may differ in age, gender, knowledge and memories. People with DID experience gaps in memory when switching between personalities, which is usually triggered by stress. Treatment focuses on working through past trauma, managing switches in personality, and integrating the personalities. While prevention is not possible, early identification and treatment of abuse or trauma can help manage symptoms and potentially prevent DID from progressing.

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    Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), commonly referred to as multiple personality disorder, is characterized by two or more distinct personality states. The personalities may differ in age, gender, knowledge and memories. People with DID experience gaps in memory when switching between personalities, which is usually triggered by stress. Treatment focuses on working through past trauma, managing switches in personality, and integrating the personalities. While prevention is not possible, early identification and treatment of abuse or trauma can help manage symptoms and potentially prevent DID from progressing.

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    Dissociative Identity Disorder 1

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    Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), commonly referred to as multiple personality disorder, is characterized by two or more distinct personality states. The personalities may differ in age, gender, knowledge and memories. People with DID experience gaps in memory when switching between personalities, which is usually triggered by stress. Treatment focuses on working through past trauma, managing switches in personality, and integrating the personalities. While prevention is not possible, early identification and treatment of abuse or trauma can help manage symptoms and potentially prevent DID from progressing.

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    What is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

    • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is what people commonly


    refer to as multiple personality disorder. The key diagnostic
    criteria for DID is the presence of two or more distinct personality
    states or expressions.

    • The identities are distinct in that they often have a unique tone of
    voice, engage in different physical gestures (including gait), and
    have different personalities—ranging anywhere from cooperative
    and sweet to defiant and aggressive. Additionally, the identities
    can be of varying ages and gender, have different memories, and
    sensory-motor functioning.
    • The second main diagnostic criteria for DID is that there must be
    a gap in the recall of events, information, or trauma due to the
    switching of personalities. These gaps are more excessive than
    typical forgetting one may experience due to lack of attention.
    These personalities must not be a secondary effect of a
    substance or medical condition.

    • While personalities can present at any time, there is generally a


    dominant or primary personality that is present the majority of the
    time. From there, an individual may have several
    subpersonalities. Although it is hard to identify how many
    subpersonalities an individual may have at one time, it is believed
    that there are on average 15 subpersonalities for women and 8 for
    men (APA, 2000).
    • The presentation of switching between personalities varies among
    individuals and can range from merely appearing to fall asleep, to
    very dramatic, involving excessive bodily movements. While often
    sudden and unexpected, switching is generally precipitated by a
    significant stressor, as the subpersonality best equipped to handle
    the current stressor will present.

    • The relationship between subpersonalities varies between


    individuals, with some individuals reporting knowledge of other
    subpersonalities while others have a one-way amnesic
    relationship with subpersonalities, meaning they are not aware of
    other personalities. These individuals will experience episodes of
    “amnesia” when the primary personality is not present.
    History of DID
    • The first documented account of a person possessing “multiple
    personalities,” now known as dissociative identity disorder (DID),
    was written about a 20-year-old German woman who began
    speaking perfect French and spoke German with a French accent
    in 1791.

    • She had memory of everything she did while she was the “French
    Woman;” however, she denied all knowledge of the “French
    Woman” while carrying the personality of the German.
    • The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
    Disorders (DSM), defines dissociative identity disorder as “the
    presence of two or more distinct personality states or an
    experience of possession. The overtness or covertness of these
    personality states, however, varies as a function of psychological
    motivation, current level of stress, culture, internal conflicts and
    dynamics, and emotional resilience
    TREATMENT
    • Some medications may help with certain symptoms of DID, such
    as depression or anxiety. But the most effective treatment is
    psychotherapy. A healthcare provider with specialized training in
    mental health disorders, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist,
    can guide you toward the right treatment. You may benefit from
    individual, group or family therapy.

    • Therapy focuses on:

    • Identifying and working through past trauma or abuse.


    • Managing sudden behavioral changes.
    • Merging separate identities into a single identity.
    PREVENTION OF DID-IS IT POSSIBLE?
    • There’s no way to prevent DID. But identifying the signs as early
    in life as possible and seeking treatment can help you manage
    symptoms. Parents, caregivers and teachers should watch for
    signs in young children. Treatment soon after episodes of abuse
    or trauma may prevent DID from progressing.

    • Treatment can also help identify triggers that cause personality or


    identity changes. Common triggers include stress or substance
    abuse. Managing stress and avoiding drugs and alcohol may help
    reduce the frequency of different alters controlling your behavior.

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