Dissociative Identity Disorder

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Do you remember the main character of Fight Club? What about the villain Harvey Dent from Batman, who developed the criminal personality known as Two-Face after having acid thrown in his face during a trial or Alex Mason from Call Of Duty: Black Ops, seemed to become two different people after being brainwashed in a Russian prison camp. Maybe your favorite childhood character was Launch from the anime and manga Dragon Ball, who changed from a sweet and caring person to an angry criminal and vice versa every time she sneezed. These media characters all had the same disorder called Dissociative Identity disorder. Many believe that Dissociative Identity disorder was a made up diagnoses for it is often shown in movies and other media from comedy or suspense, but there are people who suffer from this disorder daily and when properly educated on this subject, you can begin to see and learn that this disorder is not always the comic relief it is usually used for in your favorite movies or television shows. Dissociative Identity disorder, DID, is a disorder in which a person experiences a variation of changes in one’s memory, identity, feelings, actions, or conscious. Dissociate identity disorder was perviously known as Multiple Personality Disorder until 1994 where the name was changed to give a better understanding of the condition. It was felt that Multiple Personality Disorder name was more characterized by the separation of identity than the growth of separate identities. It is very rare in life, and is thought to originate from severe trauma during early childhood by the person with the disorder. The aspect of dissociative is thought to be a mechanism for coping. A person with dissociative identity disorder is literally separati... ... middle of paper ... ... better and gain more control. In conclusion, Dissociative Identity disorder is a very rare and interesting disorder for those who observe it. For the patients however, it can be a very confusing and terrifying experience. DID is not always the over dramatic way Hollywood movies may define it as, and is a lot more serious than one may expect. Luckily treatment can help one with this disorder, teaching how to control it and live through life with this disorder. There is also a way for observers to help prevention. Dissociative Identity disorder is usually developed by traumas, or abuse that one has gone through in life. So if you know of someone who is being physically, emotionally, or sexually abused, talk to someone and let them know. There are many trusted adults that can help solve the issues. Also Early treatment is the best way to start a road to recovery.

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