DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER
(D.I.D)
What Are the Symptoms of Dissociative Identity
Disorder?
Dissociative identity disorder is
characterized by the presence of two or more distinct or split identities or
personality states that continually have power over the person's behavior. With
dissociative identity disorder, there's also an inability to recall key
personal information that is too far-reaching to be explained as mere
forgetfulness. With dissociative identity disorder, there are also highly
distinct memory variations, which fluctuate with the person's split
personality.
The "alters" or different identities
have their own age, sex, or race. Each has his or her own postures,
gestures, and distinct way of talking. Sometimes the alters are imaginary
people; sometimes they are animals. As each personality reveals itself and
controls the individuals' behavior and thoughts, it's called
"switching." Switching can take seconds to minutes to days. When
under hypnosis, the person's different "alters" or identities may be
very responsive to the therapist's requests.
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