Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a mental health condition where you have two or more separate personalities that control your behavior at different times.
In controlled studies, non-specialised treatment that did not address dissociative self-states did not substantially improve DID symptoms, though there may be improvement in patients' other conditions.
If you have DID, you may find yourself doing things you wouldn't normally do, such as speeding, reckless driving, or stealing money from your employer or friend.
You can have multiple identities that function independently if you have dissociative identity disorder (DID). Severe and repetitive childhood trauma often causes DID.
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a rare condition in which two or more distinct identities, or personality states, are present in—and alternately take control of—an individual.
Dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder, is a condition that involves the presence of two or more distinct identities.
DID often co-occurs with other emotional conditions, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), and a number of other personality disorders, as well as …
One of the most common symptoms of DID is hearing voices, most often within the mind. Because of this, many individuals with DID are unsuccessfully treated with medications for schizophrenia or other …
DID is complex—but with the right knowledge, clinicians, caregivers, and communities can play a meaningful role in healing. This on-demand session clarifies DID’s clinical realities, reduces stigma, …