Dissociative Identity Disorder or otherwise known as multiple personality disorder is a recognized mental disorder whereby the patient manifests at least two separate and distinct personalities. Usually, the patient is not aware and has little to no memory of the shift of personality. There are conflicting theories on how Dissociative Identity Disorder develops. One theory suggests that it may be caused by severe childhood trauma. Another theory suggests that the disorder is shaped by clinicians who inadvertently encourage patients to adopt multiple different roles and thus creates an alternative personality. In a dissociative personality disorder, which used to be called multiple personality disorder, two or more personalities succeed each other in the same person (Townsend, 2013). Whatever the cause of development, it is nonetheless recognized as a legitimate mental health disorder. Dissociative Identity Disorder has varied acceptance in society. Factors such as local culture, sp...
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