Psychology
Psychology What Is DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder)? DID is a mental health condition where someone has two or more separate identities or “personalities” living in the same body. These identities—often called “ alters ”—can take turns being in control. It’s like different versions of the same person, each with their own voice, memories, and way of seeing the world. It’s not just about mood swings or being forgetful—it’s much deeper than that. What Does It Feel Like? Imagine losing time, like full-on hours or days, and not remembering what happened. Or feeling like you’re watching yourself live your life, like a movie you can’t pause. Sometimes, people with DID will find things they don’t remember buying or hear someone say, “You said that yesterday,” but they don’t recall it at all. And then there are the different “selves”—each one might have their own name, age, style, and way of talking. One might be outgoing and confident, while another is shy or protective. They all exi...
