Dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder, is a severe condition characterized by two or more distinct identities or personality states that alternately take control of an individual's behavior accompanied by memory loss. It results from extreme and repeated childhood trauma such as emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. Symptoms include impulsivity, mood swings, anxiety, and amnesia. While there is no medical test, diagnosis involves evaluating symptoms and medical history to rule out other causes. Treatment focuses on psychotherapy but the disorder cannot be cured. People with DID are also at risk for suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, and repeated victimization.

1. Alternative
Final
Stefanny Amorim

2. What disorder did I choose and why?
I chose to do DID because i found it to be the most interesting mental disorder we
have talked about
I watched plenty of YouTube videos on people who actually have DID ( example
Autumn Asphodel) and i was fascinated about their disorder

3. What is D.I.D.
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a severe condition in which two or more
distinct identities, or personality states, are present in—and alternately take
control of—an individual.
The person also experiences memory loss that is too extensive to be explained by
ordinary forgetfulness.
also known as Multiple Personality Disorder

4. Causes
DID results from extreme and repeated trauma that occurs during important
periods of development during childhood
trauma often involves severe emotional, physical or sexual abuse
An important early loss, such as the loss of a parent, also might be a factor in the
development of DID. In order to survive extreme stress, the person separates
the thoughts, feelings and memories associated with traumatic experiences
from their usual level of conscious awareness.

5. Symptoms
Behavioral: impulsivity, self-destructive behavior, or self-harm
Mood: anxiety, feeling detached from self, or mood swing
Psychological: altered consciousness, depression, or flashback
Also common: amnesia or blackout

6. Diagnosis
How is DID diagnosed?
If symptoms are present, the doctor will begin an evaluation by performing a
complete medical history and physical examination. While there are no
laboratory tests to specifically diagnose dissociative disorders, the doctor
might use various diagnostic tests—such as X-rays and blood tests—to rule out
physical illness or medication side effects as the cause of the symptoms.

7. “Complications”
DID is serious and chronic (ongoing), and can lead to problems with functioning and
even disability. People with DID also are at risk for the following:
Suicide attempts
Self-injury
Violence
Substance abuse
Repeated victimization by others

8. Specialists
Clinical psychologist: Treats mental disorders primarily with talk therapy.
Psychiatrist: Treats mental disorders primarily with medications.
Psychoanalyst: Uses psychotherapy to treat mental disorders.

9. Treatments
cannot be cured!
Therapies: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Family therapy, Psychotherapy

10. Interested towards the project/ disorder

11. Confused about how it works

12. too many names and ethnicity to choose
from

13. excited to be talking/ learning about
something i enjoy

14. exited but tired after i saw all the work

15. I got really into the project/characters

16. exited to had learn something new

17. tired of all the work