Living with Multiple Personalities

Dissociative Identity Disorder, previously known as “multiple personality disorder”, is a mental disorder in which a

Multiple Personality Disorders (MPD), or what has been re-classified, Dissociative Idenitfy Disorder (DID), is a deliberating and frightening illness for the DID individual; as well as their friends and family. The meaning of DID (Dissoiative Idenity Disorder) usually means that a person has more than two self-states or identities, which often times appear like entirely different personalities. When one is under the control of one identity, the person usually is unable to remember some of the events, but is able to keep other personalities in control.

As a person without the disturbing disorder, I could only read about stuff and think whether MPD is real. But then, with so many accounts on people having multiple personality disorder, and then experts giving out their diagnosis whether they are still confused or not, I still believe there are people really with MPD. But then, we cannot discount the possibility that criminals can fake to have another personality and they are compelled to do the criminal act they did, right? I also cannot help but sympathize

In chapter 15 of Exploring Psychology, the author discuss the basics of psychological disorders. Within this assignment, the psychological disorder of my choosing is Dissociative Identity Disorder. The commonality of the disorder is rare. Although we’ve disassociated ourselves in some form or the other with our ability to daydream, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is more severe and is usually linked to trauma. Formerly the disorder was known as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD). Individuals who suffer from this disorder usually have more than one aspect of themselves or personalities, whom he or she is completely unaware of. Sufferers of the disorder have to deal with a variety of symptoms such as memory loss, depression, anxiety, hallucinations, black-outs, impulsiveness, and perception of being detached from the self. The severity of the trauma is usually extreme, repetitive, and long-term. The individual may have an extensive history of physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse.

Multiple Personality Disorder is a condition that many people probably have not heard of. Among those who have heard of it, there are even less who actually know what it is. However, according to Piper (1997) there were about 6,000 cases diagnosed in North America alone in 1986. Some experts estimate that multiple personality disorder, or MPD, affects 5 to 10 percent of the population, or about 100 million people worldwide. For such a widespread disorder, the public's lack of knowledge about it is pretty shocking. One explanation for this lack of knowledge could be the fact that many people, fueled by the beliefs of many noted psychologists, do not believe the

The therapist would use techniques such as free association and dream analysis. Free association is when the therapist attempts to unearth thoughts from Ellen’s unconscious in order to lend insight into her distress. Overall, the therapist would use techniques to interpret Ellen’s dreams and memories in order to reduce Ellen’s anxiety.

Dissociative Identity Disorder is a severe psychological disorder characterized by at least two or more distinct personalities or different identities. The different personality states are said to occur spontaneously and involuntarily and function more or less independently of each other. The person suffering from the disorder also experiences memory loss that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. Many people who experience this type of behavior are unaware that they have more than one personality because they can not remember anything that is happening while one of the mind alters are

Multiple personality Disorder, (MPD) was first recognized in the 1700’s but was not understood so therefore was soon forgotten. Many cases showed up during the years, but was overlooked, or misdiagnosed as either schizophrenia or psychosis. Many in the medical profession did not believe that a person could have more than one personality in a body, unknowingly, even after the 1950’s. In 1993, records show that three to five thousand people were being treated for MPD, compared to the hundred cases reported ten years earlier. The disease is commonly found in adults who were abused mentally, physically, emotionally, and or sexually as children, between birth to eight years of age. The child uses a process called disassociation to separate himself/herself from the abusive situation. This is when the child makes up a personality to take control of the mind and body. During abuse, usually there is a personality for every emotion and feeling when the abuse is taking place. Symptoms of the disease include: amnesia, hallucinations, depression, and suicidal thoughts, and tendencies, and there can be anywhere from two to over a hundred different personalities. Usually each personality will fall into one of the following categories: host, core, child, teenager, artistic, adult, animals, intimate members, self-helpers, persecutor, rescuer and helper. The child is usually under the age of twelve, with according behaviors,

The first thing that I learned is what normally causes MPD. MPD is normally caused by extreme abuse and trauma. Some other causes could be extreme disasters or an extremely important person lost at a young age. The mind doesn’t know how to handle this extreme trauma, and it tries to take it out of the person’s life. Another thing this book taught me was that there are memory blocks between the personalities. With the little bit that I knew about MPD I never thought that there were memory blocks. I always thought that the person knew that they had it, and they would get into fights with those personalities. The person could live their whole life with MPD, and never even know that they have

Sexual molestation, beating, neglect, burning, and verbal abuse. All of these horrible happenings are believed to be linked to a condition known as Multiple personality disorder (MPD). Multiple personality disorder, also known as dissociative identity disorder, is a mental illness in which a person has two or more identities or personalities. Single personalities randomly take control of the individual's behavior. Usually, the sufferer gives the personalities their own names. These multiple personalities almost always have characteristics that greatly differ from the person's primary identity. A person with this disorder always experiences some amount of amnesia. Most of the time the individual forgets

Though the individual may or may not be aware that the other personalities exist, they will have knowledge of their amnesic episodes because of the gap in their memories in which they had no awareness. Despite the extremely rare occurrence of DID, because of its unique characteristics, it is well-known in society through many of its portrayals in media. A famous example is the novella, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, written by Robert Louis Stevenson, which portrays a character possessing two distinct personalities that are in conflict, one that is evil and the other that is good. Because of the increased interest in DID generated by Jekyll and Hyde, the split personality seen within this character has become almost symbolic of the multiple personalities seen in DID. There have been many other instances where multiple personalities have been portrayed in popular culture. It can become quite exaggerated at times concerning the symptoms and how the disorder develops in the first place, but there is an underlying truth behind how serious of an illness it can be. If there’s one thing Hollywood and popular media has

Multiple Personality Disorder, or Dissociative Identity Disorder, is a very real disorder that is depicted in the movie “Split” directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The main character in the movie is a man named Kevin. As the movie plays out it is very easy to see that something is off with this guy. The story unfolds and includes him playing the part of many different personalities, all completely different from the other. It really makes for a strong, interesting movie. The audience is intrigued throughout the entire thing because of the sudden twists and turns and the eager await of a new personality change that could alter the story. Shyamalan did a very good job in expressing how this disorder

MPD/DID “is an illness that is characterized by the presence of at least two clear personality states, called alters, which may have different reactions, emotions, and body functioning” than can lead to “time and memory lapses and blackouts” . This illness is “is thought to be an effect of severe trauma during early childhood, usually extreme, repetitive physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, which produces a lack of connection in a person 's thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, or sense of identity”.

Dissociative Identity Disorder, commonly referred to as Multiple Personality Disorder, exists as a bizarre mental disorder in which a person acquires two

This research paper aims to explore the mental disease known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder. I explore the meaning, symptoms, and effects of DID. My research describes those diagnosed with DID and the probable reasons of why they have the disorder. This study also explains the many different treatments and the effects those treatments might have on a person that has the disorder. I include a research study done on someone diagnosed with DID, the method used to help treat her, and the results of her treatment. Lastly, I state my opinion on DID and the methods I believe with help people prevent, treat, and cope with