Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder) Alter Identities in D.I.D. : differences from Alter Egos Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder) http://traumadissociation.com/alters

What is an Alter Ego? Starts within 1 month of trauma Lasts from 3 days to 1 month Distress and/or functioning impaired Many different symptoms possible, including Intense reactions to trauma reminders/thoughts Avoiding trauma reminders/thoughts/discussion Sleep problems Often angry/irritable Negative emotions On edge/easily started Posttraumatic Stress Disorder sometimes follows Source: DSM-5

Alter Identities Alter Egos cause: cause: repeated trauma

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