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(Possibly, not always. There's much research to be done on the topic.) Extreme physical, sexual and emotional abuse beginning in early childhood. A young child, anywhere from birth to about 3 or 4 years old, whose personality is not yet fully formed and solidified, is faced with being utterly dependent on the on the person/people who are abusing her/him. The child learns to cope by splitting into one or more parts/alters that deal with the abusers and the abuse, e.g., one might deal with the anger and fear, and another might be a happy, playful child that loves the abusers because s/he doesn't have to think about or remember the other things they do to her/him.
Although much ado is made about MPD (now called Dissociative Identity Disorder) - and I do not want to downplay the seriousness of it - it's really just a fancy coping mechanism. However, once the child's mind learns how to "split," it becomes the primary (superordinate) coping mechanism, so the usual coping skills, e.g., managing anger and stress, denial, establishing boundaries, etc., don't develop and are not learned. Splitting is fast, becomes second nature, and is a lot easier than dealing with anger, betrayal, fear, etc., which is why it becomes problematic as the person grows into adulthood.
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Did Alice Cooper have a multiple personality disorder?
No, Alice Cooper did not have a multiple personality disorder. The persona he created on stage was a character he portrayed as part of his performance as a rock musician, separate from his real-life persona as Vincent Furnier.
What is it called when someone has two different personalitys?
Having two different personalities is referred to as dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder. It is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct and frequently altering identities or personality states in the same person.
How rare is it to have multiple personalities?
Dissociative Identity Disorder (formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder) is a rare condition, with a prevalence thought to be less than 1% of the general population. It is often associated with a history of severe childhood trauma or abuse. Treatment typically involves therapy to integrate the different personalities into a cohesive sense of self.
How many people have multiple personality disorder?
Partly that they really DO NOT KNOW what it is that is why they keep changing names, relabeling and recatorizing it. They want to put multiples in a unique box and demand they live up to the diagnosis. The truth is that every multiple is different with ONE common denominator which is trauma in early childhood. Because every person is unique no multiple is alike. They cannot merely "tag" a person and say THIS IS YOUR PROBLEM! I can appreciate a more "scientific" point of view of the functioning of the human brain done by Dr. Fredrick Schiffer of Harvard. His study of the human brain actually proves that it is possible for two distinct personalities to develope in early childhood on both sides of the brain, thus creating a "separate" personality of right-brain, left-brain thinking, responses and developmental behaviors. Researchers are more objective in this study than therapists who love to take on such absurd notions that multiples are MENTALLY ILL and must be CURED of some disease or disorder. But in fact, those that suffer trauma and disassociated from it are relatively easier to convince that they should "control" such impulses themselves rather than treating the alters individually. This is why therapy takes TOO LONG in most cases. The "disassociator" is required by therapists to STOP DISASSOCIATING and TAKE CONTROL of themselves rather than BECOMING other people. They are doing MORE DAMAGE THAN GOOD because if one "disassociates" how can they be IN CONTROL when they "disappear"? Disassociators are NOT in control, period and research has proven the parts of the brain SHUT DOWN while other parts continue to function. It really is a fascinating study. You might want to pick up the book OF TWO MINDS by Dr. Schiffer. GOOD LUCK!
What medical disorder in which the myelin in the CNS has been destroyed?
Multiple sclerosis is a medical disorder in which the myelin in the central nervous system has been destroyed, leading to impaired nerve function. This can result in a variety of symptoms including vision problems, coordination issues, and cognitive deficits. The exact cause of multiple sclerosis is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve an abnormal immune response targeting the myelin.
What is the old name for multiple personality disorder?
Split personality disorder and multiple personality disorder are both old names. It is now referred to as dissociative identity disorder.
What is the duration of Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder?
The duration of Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder is 1500.0 seconds.
When did Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder end?
Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder ended on 2009-04-12.
When was Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder created?
Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder was created on 2009-02-27.
Can a split personality have a split personality?
A person can have multiple personalities. It is the person who has the disorder and not the personalities who have the disorder.
Why was multiple personality disorder renamed to dissociative identity disorder?
Multiple personality disorder was renamed to dissociative identity disorder to better reflect the understanding that the condition involves a fragmentation or dissociation of identity rather than the presence of multiple separate personalities.
What disorders involves the turning off of consciousness such as a multiple personality disorder?
The type of disorder is dissociation. There are many kinds of dissociative disorders. One of these is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). The old name for this was Multiple Personality Disorder.
What is the scientific name for spit personality?
multiple personality disorder. btw, not schizophrenia.
Can multiple personality disorder be caused by drinking alcohol?
No
What percentage are diagnosis with Multiple Personality Disorder yearly?
12%
What is the nanda nursing diagnosis for dissasociative identity disorder or multiple personality disorder?
ineffective coping
What is relapse rate for multiple personality disorder?
A total guess. 78%
