Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): Understanding Symptoms & Facts

There is no such thing as multiple personality disorder. The condition's name was changed to Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) in the 1990s.

Symptoms of DID can vary from person to person, but some of the most common symptoms include:

- _Feelings of detachment from oneself or one's surroundings_

- _Difficulty remembering events or personal information_

- _Significant gaps in memory_

- _Changes in speech patterns or handwriting_

- _Changes in personality or behavior_

- _Episodes of amnesia_

- _Night terrors_

- _Suicidal thoughts or behaviors_

If you are concerned that your child may have DID, it is important to seek professional help from a mental health professional.