Does Dissociative Identity Disorder Exist

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true; however their are other factors that come into play. A person with Dissociative Identity Disorder is intentionally suppressing this memory. When they become aware of their alternate “personalities” most will remember what had happened during their fugue and will recall the memories they were suppressing. Charles Raison compared this to swiss cheese. He says having Dissociative Amnesia or fugue is like having holes in your memory (Charles Raison) . One can remember only certain things. The brain is considered one of the most complex organs of our body. Some people believe the world may never completely know how the brain works. It is unique for everybody. People will argue one will never fully understand Dissociative Identity disorder because the world does not understand the brain. There has been enough studies and surveys taken to make the statement Dissociative Identity Disorder does exist. It is true the brain is a complex organ but the studies are not limited. We continuously find new information. This does not mean Dissociative Identity Disorder does not exist. It means we need to further the studies of this disorder. Many psychologist who believe someone has …show more content…

The argument is made a person may be fabricating their state of unconsciousness. This may be true; however, there are symptoms that make it clear a person is unconscious for a period of time. An individual may not be aware of their surroundings. They will seem often confused and may not know what time it is. A person going through hypnosis is experiencing a state of unconsciousness.They will not remember where they were at or the things they had done. They are in a completely different state of mind (Uses Of Hypnosis with Dissociative Identity Disorder 1). It is true that a person may be lying about their state of unconsciousness; however, this is found in all people who were diagnosed with Dissociative Identity

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