1. Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality Disorder)
Alter Identities in D.I.D. : differences from
Alter Egos
Dissociative Identity Disorder
(Multiple Personality Disorder)

2. 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

3. Alter Identities Alter Egos
cause:
cause: repeated trauma

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