Dissociative Identity Disorder is a severe form of disassociation and is believed to be a coping mechanism. In the case of this disorder, the dissociation manifests as multiple personalities within one person. Each personality has distinct traits, physical ticks, postures, likes and dislikes, similar to an entirely separate person. Previous to 1994, “Dissociative Identity Disorder” was known as “Multiple personality Disorder”, a less appropriate title.
This complex disorder remains fairly uncommon, and the causes are not completely understood, however, there are many similarities between cases leading psychologists to believe they contribute to the disorder. It is believed that this disorder is a coping mechanism for persons who have …show more content…
Commonly, switching between the identities may take only seconds to minutes. In some extreme cases, switching may take up to days but this is far less common. Triggers for switching can be as minimal as a feeling, r as large scale as a traumatic event. Dissociative Identity Disorder is a coping mechanism, a way for the body and mind to manage through problems and stresses of life. Usually, the personalities switch when the individual is being exposed to stress, a way of protecting the individual, a different personality will “handle” the problem. Another cause for switching could be internal conflict between the multiple personalities, or states, within the individual. Every case is slightly different between how the personalities interact, or remain oblivious. In some cases the personalities are in conflict with each other either at separate times, or one sees the other through hallucinations. During these conflicts it is not uncommon for a host to participate in self-injurious behaviors such as self-mutilation or suicide in attempt to harm another personality. Not all personalities or hosts can understand that the states share the host and in harming the individual no matter which personality is out, harms all …show more content…
In most cases, Dissociative Identity Disorder is created as a coping mechanism for childhood trauma. When reminded of that trauma later in life, it is common for states to switch in order for the individual to better cope. In some cases, when the individual is under extreme stress the state switch may be so fast that the individual becomes confused and
This complex disorder remains fairly uncommon, and the causes are not completely understood, however, there are many similarities between cases leading psychologists to believe they contribute to the disorder. It is believed that this disorder is a coping mechanism for persons who have …show more content…
Commonly, switching between the identities may take only seconds to minutes. In some extreme cases, switching may take up to days but this is far less common. Triggers for switching can be as minimal as a feeling, r as large scale as a traumatic event. Dissociative Identity Disorder is a coping mechanism, a way for the body and mind to manage through problems and stresses of life. Usually, the personalities switch when the individual is being exposed to stress, a way of protecting the individual, a different personality will “handle” the problem. Another cause for switching could be internal conflict between the multiple personalities, or states, within the individual. Every case is slightly different between how the personalities interact, or remain oblivious. In some cases the personalities are in conflict with each other either at separate times, or one sees the other through hallucinations. During these conflicts it is not uncommon for a host to participate in self-injurious behaviors such as self-mutilation or suicide in attempt to harm another personality. Not all personalities or hosts can understand that the states share the host and in harming the individual no matter which personality is out, harms all …show more content…
In most cases, Dissociative Identity Disorder is created as a coping mechanism for childhood trauma. When reminded of that trauma later in life, it is common for states to switch in order for the individual to better cope. In some cases, when the individual is under extreme stress the state switch may be so fast that the individual becomes confused and