Dissociative Identity
Disorder
Psychology II
Brittany Blanford
Cody Brummer
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About D.I.D.
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Dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly called multiple personality
disorder, 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.
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One of the most controversial psychiatric illnesses with no clear consensus
regarding its diagnosis or treatment
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At least two or more distinct identities are present in a case of D.I.D.
Connection To Schizophrenia
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In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the
developmental and personality disorders fall under the category of Axis
II disorders
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D.I.D. has a more clear cut way of identifying itself in a person compared
to schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is identified in many different subtypes.
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D.I.D. and schizophrenia show different symptoms with rare similarities
Connection To Schizophrenia
Differences
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Schizophrenia
Anxiety
Emotional blunting
Depression
Intellectual deterioration
Sleep Disorders
Social Isolation
Mood Swings
Disorganized speech and behavior
Suicidal Thoughts
Delusions
Auditory and visual hallucinations
Hallucinations
Statistics
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Affects between 1 and 3% of general U.S. population
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7% of general population are undiagnosed
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Is diagnosed more in North America than any other part of the world
U.S.
Population
Diagnosed
Causes
S Many experience physical, mental, and sexual abuse
S Is also biologically passed through relatives
S Environmental and biological factors
Symptoms
S Depression
S Mood swings
S Suicidal thoughts
S Sleep Disorders
S Anxiety
S Alcohol and drug abuse
S Auditory and visual hallucinations
S Eating disorders
Diagnosing
S At least two or more distinct identities that have noticeable thoughts
about the environment and self.
S Different identities are taking control of the person's behavior at
different times. Recalling the events is hard when switching between
them.
S Recalling important personal information is difficult for the
individual. Personal info too general to be forgotten by ordinary
forgetfulness has been shown.
S Has been proven to not be the result of blackouts, alcohol
intoxication, or partial seizures which are typical symptoms od DID
Treatment
S Psychotherapy is the treatment of choice for individuals
suffering from any type of dissociative disorder.
S Medications are not recommended
S Self-help support groups
Examples
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Tony is diagnosed with D.I.D. He has at least 53 known personal
identities. Richard and DD are two specific named identities. Tony can’t
remember what happens when the other identities take control. Here we
see his identity changes take place.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iHJfIH20TY
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Holly talks about her personal experiences of dealing with alters.
(Identities) She is the author of Dissociative Living. She specifically talks
about an alter that threatened to kill her, and how she learned to have
gratitude for the
alter.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi4oxWBXuFw
Sources
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http://www.medicinenet.com/dissociative_identity_disorder/article.htm
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http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/dissociative-identity-disorder-multiplepersonality-disorder
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http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx18t.htm
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http://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/dissociative-identity-disorder/treatment-ofdissociative-identity-disorder-did/
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www.youtube.com