What is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly known as multiply personality disorder, is a coping mechanism that is made by the brain. DID is a disorder that develps during childhood, in order to protect a child from repeated childhood trauma

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About 1/2% to 2% of the World Population has DID

About 7% of the general population may have the disorder but remain undiagnosed

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Alters can have varying ages, race, sexuality, and gender. Some alters may be animals or other non-human identities.

Alters are fragmented parts of somebodys conciousness. You can think of alters like the "personalities" or "people" that share the host body. There is no "original" personality/alter.

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March 5 is Dissociative Identity Disorder Awarness Day!