Multiple Personality Disorder

Multiple Personality Disorder, now known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), is a mental health condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual. These identities may have their own names, ages, histories, and characteristics, often resulting from severe trauma during early childhood, such as abuse. People with DID may experience gaps in memory and a sense of losing time. Treatment typically involves psychotherapy aimed at integrating the separate identities and addressing the trauma underlying the disorder, helping individuals to achieve a more cohesive sense of self.