Shirley Ardell Mason

Along with Billy Milligan and Kim Noble, Shirley Ardell Mason, in other words known as Sybil, takes place as a widely known individual who got diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Shirley Mason became the main character in a famous movie along with a book, called Sybil. As Wikipedia states, the name Sybil Isabel Dorsett was given to the main character in order to protect Shirley Ardell Mason’s identity, but during the remake of the movie in 2007, Mason’s name appears at the conclusion of the movie (Wikimedia). Wikipedia also states, “Her true identity largely unknown in life, after her death it was determined that Shirley Mason was the real name of ‘Sybil Isabel Dorsett’ who has sixteen separate personalities (Wikimedia).” Shirley…

Before meandering about with this speculation it is important to consider the case of Shirley Ardell Mason. Although not the first documented case of dissociative identity disorder, the story of Shirley Mason is irrefutably one of the most influential. Born in Dodge Center, Minnesota in 1923, Shirley Mason was an American commercial artist best known for having her life documented in the 1973 best-selling book, “Sybil.” In her childhood, Mason was subject to continual sexual abuse. She had many…

The second case is about personality and identity. A 75-year-old former college art teacher, Shirley Ardell Mason, was one of the world's most famous psychiatric patient - the real-life model for "Sybil," journalist Flora Rheta Schreiber's 1973 best seller about a woman so abused as a child that she developed 16 personalities, including women with English accents and two boys (Miller). After Mason's death, the case is still in the spotlight with three documentaries and at least as many books in…

Last year, I had the opportunity to meet and listen to one of The University of Georgia’s greatest running backs in history, Herschel Walker. Being the UGA fan that I am, I was a little star-struck when meeting the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner. He worked with a medical agency touring Department of Defense locations while promoting the ideals of seeking mental health care when needed. Mr. Walker cared so deeply about advocating to apply for treatment, he went as far as self-disclosing with our…

Grand Central Publishing released Flora Rheta Schreiber’s book Sybil. Through the book Dr. Wilbur, Sybil’s therapist psychoanalyses Sybil’s sixteen different personalities. The book went through all the different personalities and what is the cause of her dissociation. After her analysis was complete Dr. Wilbur thought a book should be written, this was when Flora was introduced into the picture. Flora had had previous work as a journalist and editor of varying psychiatric papers and articles.…

Dissociative Identity Disorder in Fight Club Fight Club, a movie directed by David Fincher, sheds light on the characteristic traits and symptoms of Dissociative Identity Disorder through the character portrayed by Edward Norton. Edward Norton, the protagonist of the story is seen throughout the film talking to a friend and engaging in chaotic and risky behavior which were influenced by his friend. This is seen throughout the movie where they made a Fight Club and started embarking on projects…

are nine times more likely to be diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. Women have a greater chance to be diagnosed with DID because they are more likely to be sexually abused as children. In order for the person to cope with the extreme stress the individual separates the thoughts, feelings and memories that connect with traumatic experiences from their conscious. Dissociative identity disorder may also be inherited. Stress or a reminder such as a sight or a sound of the trauma can…

As you already know I am Sybil’s psychologist. I have been working closely with her for a period of almost a decade. You already know Sybil was clinically diagnosed with numerous psychological disorders in which required vigorous therapy. I however wanted to explain the events that had led up to my diagnosis and your rather sudden departure. When Sybil first came to see me she was unable to recall how she arrived here. Earlier the same day Sybil had returned to her conscious self and awoken in…

includes concerns about the school environment, the quality of academic instruction, the curriculum, and bullying as well as lack of faith in the school 's ability to cater to their child 's special needs. Some parents homeschool in order to have greater control over what and how their children are taught, to better cater for children 's individual aptitudes and abilities adequately, to provide a specific religious or moral instruction, and to take advantage of the efficiency of one-to-one…

If You Ain’t Got Love by Mason Jennings encompasses the theme of total love, appreciation, and adoration between parent and child. In the song, Jennings recounts a time in his own life where the life of his child was threatened and he expresses his unwavering love and care toward his child. He sings about how when his child was born they had a heart condition, and he sat with his baby all night long. In the lyrics he says, “I 'm never gonna give you up” referring to how he has committed to love…