Dissociative Identity Disorder earlier recognized as the multiple personality disorder is a state where an individual’s identity is split into two or more distinctive personalities that alternatively control the individual. The accuracy of the disorder is disputed but can be confirmed by independent evidence. Individuals suffering from DID mostly show post-traumatic symptoms like nightmares and startle responses. Research identifies that the disorder is common among biological relatives of people with DID than in the overall population (Dell, & O'Neil, 2010).
The DSM diagnostic category for Dissociative Identity Disorder are Dissociative Amnesia, Dissociative Fatigue, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and Depersonalization Disorder. Dissociative …show more content…
Those who suffer from DID normally experienced severe abuse particularly during childhood. The abuse can be physical and sexual cruelty. DID could take a while to be diagnosed even if one has had it since childhood. It has also been proven that this dissociative disorder mostly effects women but this disorder is very rarely seen in men. DID is a survival technique when presented with a tough situation that has no physical escape, a child may learn to “go away” in his or her head. The child would use this ability as a defense against the emotional and physical torment or fear of that torment. “By dissociating, thoughts, feelings, memories, and perceptions of the trauma can be separated off in the mind. This allows the child to function normally. This often happens when no parent or trusted adult is available to stop the hurt, soothe, and care for the child at the time of traumatic crisis.” (Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute, 2010)
For a doctor to diagnose dissociative disorders they have to first look at patient’s personal history, the doctor may preform tests to rule out other possible conditions for example head injury or brain disease, as these are things that can cause symptoms such as a memory loss and a sense of unreality. To be diagnosed with DID the patient must meet the DSM diagnostic criteria for the disorder by experiencing significant memory loss, displaying at least two or
The DSM diagnostic category for Dissociative Identity Disorder are Dissociative Amnesia, Dissociative Fatigue, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and Depersonalization Disorder. Dissociative …show more content…
Those who suffer from DID normally experienced severe abuse particularly during childhood. The abuse can be physical and sexual cruelty. DID could take a while to be diagnosed even if one has had it since childhood. It has also been proven that this dissociative disorder mostly effects women but this disorder is very rarely seen in men. DID is a survival technique when presented with a tough situation that has no physical escape, a child may learn to “go away” in his or her head. The child would use this ability as a defense against the emotional and physical torment or fear of that torment. “By dissociating, thoughts, feelings, memories, and perceptions of the trauma can be separated off in the mind. This allows the child to function normally. This often happens when no parent or trusted adult is available to stop the hurt, soothe, and care for the child at the time of traumatic crisis.” (Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute, 2010)
For a doctor to diagnose dissociative disorders they have to first look at patient’s personal history, the doctor may preform tests to rule out other possible conditions for example head injury or brain disease, as these are things that can cause symptoms such as a memory loss and a sense of unreality. To be diagnosed with DID the patient must meet the DSM diagnostic criteria for the disorder by experiencing significant memory loss, displaying at least two or