Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD), is a mental disorder characterized by the maintenance of at least two distinct and relatively enduring personality states.

DID involves a lack of connection among a person's sense of identity, memory and consciousness. People with this disorder actually do not have more than one personality but rather less than one.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), is a mental illness characterized by a long-term pattern of unstable relationships, distorted sense of self, and strong emotional reactions. Those affected often engage in self-harm and other dangerous behavior. There is research showing that BPD runs in families.

DID, is characterized by a person's identity fragmenting into two or more distinct personality states. It is thought to be a complex psychological condition that is likely caused by many factors, including severe trauma during early childhood (usually extreme, repetitive physical, sexual, or emotional abuse).

DID causes issues with self-identity, which is split between several identities. All of us have different "parts" to our personalities. Sometimes, people confuse dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder, and schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia does mean “split mind,” but the name was meant to describe the ‘split’ from reality that you experience during an episode of psychosis, as well as changes in thoughts, emotions, and other functions.

DID, on the other hand, does cause a split or fragmented understanding of a person’s sense of themselves, it is really more about fragmented identities than many different personalities that develop on their own. The disorder is accompanied by memory gaps beyond what would be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.

Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that causes hallucinations (sensations that aren’t real) and delusions (beliefs that can’t possibly be true, in addition to other symptoms like jumbled thoughts, jumbled speech, and difficulties expressing emotions.

Occurrences of DID have been recorded for hundreds of years, yet intense skepticism has endured. The disorder has been extensively studied, but results are often contradictory. It remains difficult to diagnose, no clear cause is identified, and treatment is effective but also challenging. This confusion has left many people to wonder what multiple personality disorder is and whether it is real.

Currently, there is no cure for DID. But with treatment, it is possible to alleviate symptoms and reduce disruptions in the ability to function in daily life. Treatment usually includes a combination of oral therapy and medication.

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Food for thought!