Dissociative Identity Disorder: What is it and the Available Treatments

We all had at some point in our childhood a moment that we at the time thought was just horrible, terrifying. However, did you know that a true traumatic occurrence in childhood could lead to a personality disorder? The personality disorder I am speaking of is most commonly known as Multiply Personality Disorder, but is now known by medical professionals as Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Multiple Personality Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, or DID is more then likely caused from severe traumatic event that happened early in childhood. Also according to Merck.com some other factors that may cause a person to develop Dissociative Identity Disorder are stress, as well as "an ability to separate one's memories, perceptions, or identity from conscious awareness; abnormal psychologic development, and insufficient protection and nurture during childhood." According to medical professionals most people with DID have between 8 and 13 distinct personalities. There are usually the personalities of the actual person, a child, a protector, the risk taker, and so on.