Dissociative identity disorder (did) is a mental health condition where you have two or more separate personalities that control your behavior at different times. Sometimes they stay into adulthood. When you have did, you have two or more separate identities called “alters.” they control your behavior at various times
Each alter has its own personal history, traits, likes, and dislikes. Do these parts ever go away Dissociative identity disorder is typically treated with therapy and/or medication
They may also find themselves in different places from where they last remember being and have no idea why or how they got there They may not be able to recall things they have done or account for changes in their behavior They may be told they said or did things that they cannot remember. If you or someone you know is struggling with symptoms of did or related trauma, seek help from a qualified mental health professional experienced in treating dissociative disorders
Recovery is possible, and support is available. Why do we develop did how does did begin Why does the mind split like that Most often, the answer points to trauma in early life
One part may hold the pain while another keeps functioning
