Dissociative Identity Disorder Sméagol, from the movie Lord of the Rings, is a 589 year old hobbit creature who lives in the dark caves of the Misty Mountain, where his diet mostly consists of raw fish. He is lanky, pale, malnourished, and overall very sickly looking. We first saw Sméagol’s second personality when he was introduced to the “One Ring”. One day when Sméagol and his relative, Deagol, were fishing, they found the “One Ring” in the river. When Sméagol saw it for the first time, he automatically knew that he had to have it. This is the first time that we meet Gollum (in the movie). When Deagol refused to give it to him, Sméagol (acting as Gollum) strangled Deagol to death. After he was shunned by his family, he went off to live …show more content…
I would diagnose him with Dissociative Identity Disorder (also known as multiple personality disorder). Dissociative Identity Disorder is when two or more personalities coexist in one person (Weiten). The alternate personality usually displays traits that are unusual to the original personality (Weiten). Sméagol has two personalities that are very different from each other. Sméagol and Gollum. Sméagol is the nicer of the two personalities. He is shy, emotional, and he only wants to help his “master”, Frodo, with his mission to destroy the “One Ring”. Gollum is the nasty, violent personality that wants to kill Frodo and take the ring for …show more content…
I would most likely recommend that Sméagol attend individual therapy as well as group therapy, as long as it is a group of people specifically with dissociative identity disorder. I think it would be beneficial for Sméagol to understand that other people are going through similar situations then he is. Also people who are in this group therapy session that have dissociative personality disorder wouldn’t be as freaked out when Gollum makes his appearances. I think that it would take a long time, but eventually he would make good progress. I especially think that Sméagol would be open to trying something like this because all he wants is to be understood, and have friends. He is also willing and motivated to “get rid” of Gollum. In group and individual therapy, that could become a reality. Also, I think that it is important that Gollum gets individualized help as well. Sméagol is motivated to try therapy because Gollum is a nuisance and makes Sméagol unhappy. Overall, I think that with time, he could make great progress in
“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy of each other’s life” -Richard Bach. Far from the Tree by Robin Benway explores the meaning of family, and the impact that loved ones have on identity. The novel tells the story of three siblings who have three very different lives reunite after spending all of their lives separately. Grace, Maya and Joaquin grow dependant on one another, and unknowingly give and take values from each other that help them solve their own issues slowing being brought to light. With the help of his parents and siblings, Joaquin reveals a critical capacity for change as he leaves his old self behind and moves on to a better future with a loving family.
In “The Red Convertible” by Louise Erdrich the two main characters Lyman and Henry are brothers that have an amazing relationship with one another. In the beginning of the story Erdrich writes about how Lyman and Henry bought a gorgeous red convertible; and together they went on plenty of road trips and bonded over the car. On the other hand, the two siblings in Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” don’t have that same sibling bond. The siblings in “Everyday Use”, Maggie and Dee, are complete opposites. Dee is extremely vain, snobbish, and outspoken while Maggie is coy, insecure, and timid. Although Maggie and Dee aren’t as close as Lyman and Henry, they still have a very complex relationship in terms of being “close” to one another even though it seems as if they’re from two different planets. In the stories “Everyday Use” and “The Red Convertible”, the characters share one particular trait which is
Although JRR Tolkien is notorious for his numerous, and often seemingly irrelevant, minor characters - the necessity of an index of names in The Return of the King proves this without a doubt - one of the most crucial and fascinating characters of The Lord of the Rings physically appears in barely more than one-sixth of the novel. The character Sméagol, often referred to by his alter ego Gollum, on a basic level serves only to guide Frodo and Sam to Mordor, as well as to destroy the Ring when Frodo cannot. However, in the course of doing so, we are revealed, hint by hint, of the enigmatic and contradictory character who "hates the Ring and loves the Ring - just as he hates and loves himself" (Sibley 170). In The Lord of the Rings, JRR Tolkien uses the character Sméagol, forged from a collection of historical and historically mythological tales, as a foil for the central hero Frodo Baggins as well as the Christian example of hope, despite the powerful corruption of evil.
Personality disorders have always been viewed as a possible category for a psychological disorder. However, in the new edition of the DSM, it will be getting its own diagnostic category. In viewing personality disorder, one can only agree that it should have its own diagnostic category. The reason that these changes are being supported is because of the causation, diagnosis, and treatment of personality disorders.
For my research paper, I chose to utilize a disorder known as “Dissociative Identity Disorder” (DID). This disorder is also coined as Multiple Personality Disorder. When defining the actual meaning of this disorder, it is defined as “a severe condition in which two or more distinct identities, or personality states, are present in—and alternately take control of—an individual” (1). Specifically, “DID is a disorder characterized by identity fragmentation rather than a proliferation of separate personalities. In addition, the disturbance is not due to the direct psychological effects of a substance or of a general medical condition” (1). Based off of this knowledge, I chose to look at two individuals who have obtained this disorder
People typically think of personality disorders as a simple concept, but they are truly a complex topic with several different classifications. The most major division of the types of personality disorders is into clusters, the first being Cluster A (Burton). Cluster A is comprised of odd, bizarre, and eccentric personality disorders, such as paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorder (Burton). Paranoid personality disorder is best described as a severe lack of trust, even in the people closest to the affected (Burton). Those with paranoid personalit...
Personality disorders entails a class of mental disorders that are characterized by permanent maladaptive rhythm of behavior, cognition, and inner experience. The latter have been defined in many circumstances and are markedly deviated from social culture. These behaviors occurs at early age, they are rigid and also associated to distress or disability. However, the definition may alter in accordance to other factors. There are several criteria for overcoming personality disorders from American Psychiatric Association and World Health Organization. When the fifth edition, the DSM-5, was compiled, it was determined that there was no scientific basis for dividing the disorders, so the multi-axial system was done away with. Instead, the new non-axial diagnosis combines the former Axes 1, II and III and include separate notations for the type of information which would have previously fallen into Axes IV and V.
Multiple Personality Disorder is a mental illness which most commonly has been referred to as Dissociative disorder or DID in recent years[1]. The illness commonly disassociated with schizophrenia finds a person experiencing two or more clearly differing personalities which will in habit assume control at some stage. Changing from one personality to another in a matter of seconds, the person will actually believe that they have more than one personality. DID can co-occur with other illnesses which include a range of anxiety disorders. The causes of DID are still not proven but it is thought to have occurred in response to a traumatic childhood experience[1]. The diagnosis is not constructed as a set test and so the mental health professional is required to test a patient using a mental status exam. The various symptoms of the illness can be treated through a range of treatments ranging from talk therapy to medications, but this does not always smooth out the outcomes resulting in a chaotic, imbalanced life. A great amount of controversy surrounds DID and is disputed by mental health professionals, some even believing that it does not exist[1]. Whatever the case, DID is displayed powerfully throughout the miniseries ‘Sybil’ in which a young emergency teacher finds herself with DID in response to horrific childhood memories[4].
This colossal dissociation of identity from a conventional cognizance embodies those with dissociative identity disorder, (DID; previously known as multiple personality disorder) in which two more diverse characteristics are said to interchangeably switch the person’s demeanor. Dissociative identity disorder is thought to stem from severe trauma mostly in the person’s early childhood (usually around the age 9), due to extreme cyclical sexual, physical and/or emotional abuse. The dissociative aspect is assumed to be a managing method, because literally each personality has its own mannerisms, voice, age, sex, and even race; by dissociating their selves from a situation or experience that are too painful violent to assimilate with their conscious self. Typically, the original personality denies any awareness of the other identities.
...inations or delusions, not multiple personalities (7). Without proper diagnosis the individual could experience additional problems.
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 what each personality has done or said.
What is Multiple Personality Disorder? Why do people get it? How is it treated? Multiple Personality Disorder, also known as Dissociative Identity Disorder, is the state of someone having more than 2 “personalities”. In most diagnosed cases, it’s often found that patients with MPD have had childhood trauma. MPD is treated with therapy, because there really is no treatment for it as of yet. It’s often said that hypnosis is the only treatment for MPD, but that’s not the case. In an article that identifies 12 cognitive errors people make about MPD, it says that “Ross, Norton, and
The unusual memoir, A Fractured Mind: My Life with Multiple Personality Disorder, is a powerful and inspiring story of Robert B. Oxnam’s struggle with a rare and terrifying illness. According to the 5th edition of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel, multiple personality disorder, also known as dissociative identity disorder is when two or more distinct personality states, or “alters” are present. Each of these “alters” can cause disabling or distressing disruptions of normal functioning and include unique memories and behavior patterns. This illness is the result of developing coping mechanisms for overwhelming experiences and traumatic events occurring early in the lifespan such as child abuse.
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.
According to Niccolo Machiavelli’s, The Prince, there are five traits that make up a successful leader. The five traits that are necessary in determining a leader’s success involve being feared, being virtuous, having the support of the people, having intelligence and the use of arms. In this paper, I will argue that the Duke Vincentio of William Shakespeare’s, Measure for Measure, is an ineffective leader because he loses virtue acting deceitful and spying on his subjects as a friar. Also, when he realizes that his people do not fear him, he allows for Angelo to come so that he can win their respect by becoming the better option of the two. It is portrayed by his constant presence in the play as the friar, that instead of earning the support of his people, he treats them as puppets and himself as the master puppeteer.