Previously called multiple personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder is a mental disorder where a person displays multiple distinct identities or personalities.
The components that appear to contribute to the formation of a dissociative identity disorder include an overbearing stress; the capacity to put consciousness separate from memories and ideas; atypical psychological growth, and the lack of care and protection during childhood.Merck Manual: Dissociative Identity Disorder
Symptoms
- Headaches
- Distortion of place and time
- Depersonalization
- Depression
- Amnesia
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Dissociative Identity Disorder Causes and Symptoms
- MayoClinic.com: Dissociative Disorders: Signs and Symptoms | Causes
Dissociative Identity Disorder Prevention
- MayoClinic.com: Dissociative Disorders: Prevention
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Fast Facts
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Former name
Multiple personality disorder
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Disorder type
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A controversial condition
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Linked to epilepsy
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Average age presents itself
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Identities possible
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