4 Facts About Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

Dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder) is thought to be a complex psychological condition that is likely caused by many factors, including severe trauma during early childhood (usually extreme, repetitive physical, sexual, or emotional abuse). We made a video to explore some facts about DID. Let us know if you find these facts relatable, or helpful. Do help share this video to bring awareness to the public about DID.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder). (2018). Psychology Today. Retrieved March 21, 2018.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder). (2018). Web MD. Retrieved March 21, 2018.

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[CharaViolet]

wow what a coincidence I've been really interested in knowing more about DID recently!

[Psychgo]

We finally did a video on DID as per request. Could you guys help share this video to bring more awareness to DID?

[DissociaDID]

Our whole channel is dedicated to educating people about Dissociative Identity Disorder, and this is such a sweet and calming video explaining our disorder. Thank you for you putting this video together in such an empathetic and thoughtful way. DID is surrounded by negative stigmas and it's so refreshing to see something so calm, kind and accurate illustrating our life. However, Integration or becoming one personality is not the only way, or even the most common way to heal 💗 There is a lot more to DID than this video suggests! You can find more information about it on our channel! 😄💜

[SkeletonMurderer]

Integration is not the end goal for alot of systems in therapy. For many they want the alters to learn to cooperate with them and each other better.

[brimstned]

DID is showing up everywhere on YouTube for me recently and I'm not mad about it because it's so interesting

[winnieputusha]

This is one disorder I’ve never really understood. It’s one of the most fascinating! Amazing video.

[writenamehere]

Not every system wants to integrate completely and sometimes it's even healthier for them if they don't.

[jacksepticeyetrollface]

Could you do a video about the difference between sexual and romantic attraction?
Edit: *gassp* yay you will do it! Thank you!

[incenigent]

Hmm, I don't know if I'll ever truly understand D.I.D. It's very complex, and I feel the only ones who truly know it are the sufferers themselves. I can only hope to learn more, and I thank you for sharing this with us all.

[hudsonjoseph]

I’m gonna leave a few critiques because i really enjoyed this basic over view. One thing that bothers me is alienating depersonalization and derealization as just a DID thing. Or emphasizing that DID people experience this a lot and its unique to them. Regular people experience these symptoms to a lesser extent which should be brought up. Often sufferers of DID i talk to feel lost, out of touch, and totally alone. So telling them these are just intense symptoms and not something totally new or weird might help.

The only other thing that i see might be a bit iffy is the integration topic. Theres heavy debate about it and just talking about it triggers a LOT of DID sufferers (so thanks for not saying integration outright) my point is though maybe talk about the other final treatment of just teaching the alters to work together and be a team. Integration isnt the answer for a lot of sufferers its definitely not black and white and people are still learning about DID today.

The fragmentation segment was great and i think this video is a great overview of DID for people who have no idea what it is.

[beastboyrules]

I’ve been misdiagnosed with this, I actually have bpd but I do have these symptoms that treatment has change my life for the better ❤️
I’d love if there were more videos on bpd

[rebeccarhone]

I have diagnosed DID, and I was afraid this would be a horrifying video, but was glad to be proven wrong! Especially as you mention integration as the cure, as it is the only way to truly heal and undo PTSD. We are working towards full integration, and have done it quite a few times, and are aiming to one day be one whole person 💕 - Rachel

[locketdragon]

As someone who has DID I find it refreshing to finally see some actual facts on the disorder. Thank you for sharing this well needed information.😊

[joannejojo]

I cannot begin to tell you the distress this illness (and the preceding years of childhood assaults, rapes, beatings, etc), has caused me. It has taken 30 some years of therapy but I have finally, mostly, come out the other end. After so many years of illness I am even back at work, going to the gym, I have a small group of friends and living an almost 'normal' life....but still at a distance!

[bdudhjdk]

You guys should read the book"Pretty girl 13", it's about a girl who is camping with her class, and then she just suddendly appears in her home 3 years later. As you can probably imagine, this book is about DID. It's the best book i've ever read!

[XmaidenmonochromeX]

As a person with DID im really appreciative of this learning opportunity for not only people who dont know much but me as well!

[sensukii]

I had DID my emotions were numb. My short term memory was selective. Reality looked so fake. I had another perspective in my head. It was a surreal experience I will make a video describing my experience~ thank you for the board descriptions

[artvulture]

The thing is, did isn't just having a drastic personality change, they literally have different people in their heads. Different looks, names, sexualitys, and even ages (and of course memories lol)

Which BTW, they are just people, so your not going to get those dumb horror movie ideas

[belkadd]

Please make a video about how ovethinking and stress effect on one's mind

[millionsknives]

One of my favorite topics to research about. Oooo