Dissociative Identity Disorderonce known as

(Multiple Personality Disorder)

Presented by

Kristina Mason

Jason Graefen

The Many Faces of Me

Presentation Objective

What the disorder is Diagnostic Criteria 300.14 DSM IV

TR Diagnostic Features (signs and

Symptoms) from other sources Video clip Dissociative identity

disorder Treatment

Video

“It is very real**Caution!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

=x4EOw8wPBN8

What is Dissociative Identity Disorder?

Two or more distinct identities or personality states

Lack of connection with thoughts, feelings, or identity related to a trauma that has occurred

May be coping method for dealing with the trauma or trauma’s

Crying Inside

Signs and Symptoms

“Disagreements” among their personalities

Different states have different names Frequent gaps in memory Nightmares, flashbacks, aggravated

startled responses, and suicidal or aggressive behaviors

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Signs and symptoms continued

Mood swings or Depression, mood swings, sleep disorders, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, alcohol and drug abuse, compulsions, and eating disorders

amnesia, time loss, trances, and out of body experiences

Self persecution, self sabotage, and violence

Age, sex, and race, people and even animals

Switching

Physical Signs

DSM IV states: scars from self inflicted injuries or physical abuse, headaches, irritable bowl syndrome, self mutilation, and suicide.

The Others

How is Dissociative identity disorder diagnosed?

No distinctive tests

The DSM IV states….

Possible causes due to trauma or sexual and physical abuse

Treatment

Psychotherapy with hypnotherapy

If not treated: possible to abuse of substances, suicide, domestic violence, poor relationships and criminal activities

Can You Really See Me?

References

American Psychiatric Association. DIAGNOSTIC AND STATISTICAL MANUAL OF MENTAL DISORDERS. Arlington: American Psychiatric Association, 2000. Print.

WebMD. "Dissociative Identity Disorder." WebMD.com. WebMD LLC, 2008. Web. 14  Oct. 2009. <http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/      dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorder?page=4>.

NAMI. National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI, Mar. 2000. Web. 14 Oct. 2009.  <http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Dissociative_Identity_Disorder_(formerly_Multiple_Personality_Disorder).htm>.

MaxP0wer25. It is very real**Caution! Youtube.com. N.p., 22 Dec. 2007. Web. 14 Oct. 2009. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4EOw8wPBN8>.