The Influence Of Dissociative Identity Disorders

Dissociative Identity Disorder, previously referred to as Multiple Personality Disorder, is a psychological illness that has raised a lot of controversy and led researchers to question its validity. This disorder has been recorded as early as the 1800’s, but has recently been given more attention to by clinical researchers because of its diagnosis rates. The brain is a very complex organ and certain traumas can lead to the occurrence of this illness. Dissociative identity disorder is an illness in which individuals develop two or more very different personality states. In this paper, I will explain the causes of dissociative identity disorder, outline the symptoms, and elaborate on the

Dissociative identity disorder is called a multiple personality disorder up until 1994 when they changed the name to give us a better understanding of the condition. Some people believe that patients with DID can become easily hypnotized and their symptoms are iatrogenic, "meaning they have arisen in response to therapists' suggestions. Brain imaging studies, however, have corroborated identity transitions in some patients." Usually a primary identity will carry the individual's name and is passive, dependent, guilty, and depressed. When an

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a severe condition in which two or more distinct identities or personality states are present in, and alternately take control of an individual. People who suffer from DID often have no recollection of what they have done or said while under the influence of the alternate personalities. Friends, family, and the person with the disorder often have a hard time dealing with DID, because of the sporadic nature of the personalities. DID is a serious disorder that affects a person’s long-term and short-term memory, their own identity, and their self-control.

According to the (American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders pg 519) Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states that recurrently take control of the individual’s behaviour

My topic of choice for this research paper is Dissociative Identity Disorder or DID. This appellation is rather new; therefore, most are more familiar with the disorder's older, less technical name: Multiple Personality Disorder or MPD. When first presented with the task of selecting a topic on which to center this paper, I immediately dismissed Dissociative Identity Disorder (which for the sake of brevity will be referred to as DID for the remainder of this paper) as a viable topic due to the sheer scope of the disorder. However after an exhaustive examination of other prospective topics, I found myself back at my original choice. There are several reasons why I chose DID. The foremost of which is the widespread fascination of this

The DSM-5 defines dissociative identity disorder (DID) as the occurrence of a minimum of two different personalities and maybe more than two. It also clarifies that the switching between the distinct personalities can be observed by the individual who is suffering from dissociative identity disorder or witnessed by others. (Barlow, 2014, P. 1). This disorder used to be known as multiple personality disorder, which is more recognized and understood to people without a psychology background. This disorder can be quite intense to including the different identities have different names, backgrounds, and memories. Dissociative identity disorder is fairly common in clinical residents.

By definition, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a disorder that was formerly known as multiple personality disorder and involves “two or more distinct identities or personality states that recurrently take control of the individual’s behavior, accompanied by an inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness” (Kahn & Fawcett, 2001). In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013), DID falls under the category of dissociative disorders, which are characterized by their disruption of different parts of life, such as consciousness, memory, identity, and emotions. Other disorders that are considered dissociative disorders

“Dissociative Identity Disorder is defined as a dissociative disorder in which a person has two or more distinct, or alter, personalities” (Nevid, Rathus, and Greene 572). Dissociative Identity Disorder is formally known as Multiple Personality Disorder. A person who has been diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder has two or more personalities that are within one person. Each personality has its own specific qualities, memories, mannerisms, and sometimes different speaking voice (Nevid, Rathus, and Greene 201). Some people’s multiple personalities are aware of each other and in other people, the personalities are not aware of the others. There may be one dominant personality in a person but this is not always the case (Nevid, Rathus, and Greene 202).

Dissociative Identity Disorder is characterized by a disruption and or discontinuity in the normal integration of consciousness memory, identity, emotion, perception, body representation motor control and behavior. Dissociative symptoms can potential disrupts every area of physiological functioning (Association, 2013).

Previously called Multiple Personality Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder occurs when multiple, distinct identities control a single person’s behavior. These identities frequently inhibit the body. Once they leave, though, there are no memories left of the actions that partook while the other identities were in control. Through the years, the report of Dissociative Identity Disorder has increased. Nevertheless, this mental disease continues to raise skepticism.

Dissociative identity disorder has always fascinated me. The rare disorder has fewer than 200,000 cases per year. Unfortunately, my fascination with the disorder started because of my great grandmother who suffered from it. The horror stories my grandmother and mom would tell me were unbelievable. I remember in her final years of her life she seemed very empty. No life left in her at all. I can only hope for most people it didn't end for them in any way similar. There is a very common misconception about the disorder. I hope to gain more knowledge from my research on the condition. I will be discussing causes, symptoms and treatments for this disorder.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID for short and popularly known as multiple personality disorder) is one of the more fascinating and simultaneously terrifying of the formal mental disorders. Probably due in part to DID’s fantastic, almost unbelievable nature, it is also one of the more controversial disorders that has been formally included in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). In the most recent DSM, DSM-5, the signature criteria for DID is the “disruption of identity characterized by two or more distinct personality parts… (that) may be observed by others, or reported by the patient” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). This disorder manifests as an individual displaying distinct and often radically

that when a person is under stress, their personalities can appear to switch. This mental illness can

The treatment of dissociative identity disorder can be very challenging. The purpose of most treatment is the integration of all the personalities into one coherent personality. The process starts by identifying the functions of each personality and then helping each personality confront, develop coping skills, and work through the trauma that led them to this disorder. There have been few studies that have empirical data on the treatment of dissociative identity disorder. One study that was able to produce results was able to integrate the personality of the individuals for 2 years after the treatment. These patients also reported few symptoms of substance abuse or depression and reduce the use of medication. On the other hand, patients who had not achieved full integration or relapsed through treatment continued to express symptoms of dissociative identity disorder and a number of other disorders (Ellason & Ross, 1997). Many therapies, such as psychotherapy, that deals treatment through addressing trauma can be effective because of its integration with the root of dissociative identity disorder.

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