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Dissociative Identity Disorder

Also called: DID, Multiple Personality Syndrome, Multiple Personality Disorder, Split Personality Disorder

- Summary
- About dissociative identity disorder
- Potential causes
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment and prevention
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Tahir Tellioglu, M.D., APA, AAAP

Questions for your doctor regarding DID

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to dissociative identity disorder (DID):

  1. What is DID?

  2. What causes DID?

  3. How common is DID?

  4. Do I have any symptoms of DID?

  5. I have frequent periods of amnesia. Does this mean I have DID?

  6. Are you certain that my symptoms are not caused by another mental health condition?

  7. How many personalities can a person with DID have?

  8. How many personalities do you suspect that I have?

  9. What are my treatment options?

  10. Which type of treatment will likely be most effective for me?

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Review Date: 03-13-2007

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