1. Dissociative Identity Disorder

3. It is a condition marked by a temporary disruption in one’s memory, consciousness, or self-identity.

4. It is the MOST EXTREME kind of dissociation

5. A Person who is under control of one identity is usually unable to remember some of the events that occurred while other personalities were in control.

6. The different identities, alters, may exhibit differences - in speech, mannerisms, attitudes, thoughts, and gender orientation etc. - in "physical" properties such as allergies, right-or-left handedness etc.

9. Dissociative fugue

13. Caused by an innate ability to dissociate easily>>>nature

14. Caused by extreme stress

15. Caused by an influence of other relatives with dissociative symptoms or disorders

16. Caused by extreme and repeated trauma that occurs during important periods of development during childhood.

18. Drug therapy---relieve some specific coexisting symptoms, such as anxiety or depression.

19. Several periods of psychiatric hospitalization may be necessary to help the person through difficult times

21. Depressants

22. Stimulants

23. Antipsychotic medication

24. Anxiety medicationchlorpromazine carisoprodol

26. They must know how to balance and lessen the extent their alters impact their lives

27. They can live normally if they take the proper medication for combating strong emotions

28. In general, there is no evidence that a person with a dissociative disorder is going to be any more violent or dangerous to others than any other person with any kind of mental illness.“I do freelance writing and artwork and sing original songs in local coffee shops and outdoor fairs. I do excellent work but have a very hard time promoting myself. I’m fortunate to have been married to my husband for almost twenty-three years now. He has provided me a stable life, a nice home and a wonderful yard where I can commune with nature.” KrissErickson is a victim of DID But seems to lead a normal life…

29. Feel like more than one person

31. People with DID are of above average intelligence, and highly creative

32. Switching is the process of shifting from one alter to another.

33. Four times as many women are diagnosed as men.

34. The average person diagnosed with DID spends 7 years in the mental health system before being properly diagnosed, due to misdiagnosis and lack of training on the part of therapists to spot the disorder.

37. Famous People With DID Adam Duritz, lead singer of Counting Crows Herschel Walker, former NFL star running back Nina Simone, singer and pianist

39. The movie embellishes the life of a shy young graduate student, Sybil Dorsett suffering from dissociative identity disorder as a result of the psychological trauma she suffered as a child.

40. Sybil gradually recalls the severe child abuse through therapy

41. She developed 13 alters: Here are some…

43. A psychiatrist tries to help Eve White integrate her split personalities.The real Eve Chris Costner Sizemore has written at some length about her experiences as the real "Eve.“ In her 1977 book I'm Eve, she revealed her true identity. She has also written a follow-up book, A Mind Of My Own.

44. The Real “Eve”- Chris Sizemore The 3 personalities The Movie… Eve White Eve Black Jane