Analysis Of Dissociate Identity Disorder In The Movie Split, Kevin

Each individual has their own unique characteristic, this is what differs us from the rest. However, there are a select number of individuals who posses an extraordinary trait. This condition is normally characterized by the presence of at least two clear personality traits, which are referred to as alters. These alter of personalities produce multiple bodily functions, emotions, and reactions. This remarkable disorder is called, Dissociate Identity Disorder, or also acknowledged as multiple personality disorder. Medical Daily wrote that women tend to experience a higher risk to sexual abuse, therefore, the “women are nine times more likely to be diagnosed with DID”(Castillo), instead of men. However, in the movie, Split, Kevin (James McAvoy)

This personality is the one who assists with the kidnapping of the girls. However, Dennis suffers from a disorder that makes it easier to identify him. He has OCD, (obsessive-compulsive disorder), an anxiety disorder that produces repeated and unwanted feelings, images, sensations, and thoughts. Kevins personality was created to protect Kevin from his abusive mother. His cleanliness and OCD was a way to cope from his abusive mother who would constantly punish him for any mis placement and uncleanliness around their home. “The one way to avoid her attention was to keep everything spotless” (Split). These behaviors are shown when he walks into the girls bunkers, and tells the girls that the uncleanliness of the bathroom is unacceptable. Although he may appear to be the dominant of the personalities he was completely hidden until Hedwig overcame

This dissociative identity disorder therapy encourages communication of conflicts and insight into any problems. Problems helped by psychotherapy include difficulties in coping with daily life- Barry was the only personality able to cope with daily functions due to his sessions with Dr. Fletcher. The impact of trauma, and abuse was the reason Dennis's personality was created. Kevin’s (host body) created this personality to defend and protect him by assuring everything was tidy, and done properly. Psychotherapy can aid by controlling or eliminateting any troubling symptoms so the individual can improve and increase there health and properly heal. This was the form of therapy that Barry and Dr. Fletcher had. Another common form of therapy is called cognitive