Do you know someone with MPD? What are the symptoms? What are he doing, is he being hysterical and not knowing what his alter(s) did like, he just black out? I really need informations about MPD...tnx!
2007-01-06 04:59:43 · 9 answers · asked by dandan 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes, in every way.There is usually one 'alter' that is very good at their chosen field of work.I believe it's because they can totally focus.A casual friend might not even notice there is anything wrong.One thing I've observed...if you ask them a question not known in the experience of the present personality, they may go silent..then you wait for the answer, but have to ask again.Now it can be answered.They have 'switched'.Most often there is one alter that is angry--actually, full of rage.That is because most, if not all, have DID because of severe emotional/sexual trauma at an early age--before age 9, when the personality becomes more 'fixed'.An absence of support also is a factor.I'm saying this as a lay person with experience with such a person, not as an expert in psychology.You are welcome to email me if you think I can help...if you have a personal situation--not just for an article etc.
2007-01-06 05:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by potterlike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not really called Multiple Personality Disorder anymore. Clinicians now call it Dissociative Identity Disorder. The symptoms are:
Patient has two or more distinct personality states or identities.
Two or more of the personalities repeatedly have control over the behavior of the patient.
Common forgetfulness does not explain why the patient can not remember personal information that is important.
The behavior is not caused by a medical condition or substance abuse.
These symptoms above are based on the Diagnostic Statistical Manual IV and only apply to adults- not children.
2007-01-06 05:17:07 · answer #2 · answered by enigma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the current terminology is Dissociative Identity Disorder as of the DSM IV. (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), published by the American Psychiatric Association, Washington D.C., 1994, the main diagnostic reference of Mental Health professionals in the United States of America.) It was formally multiple personality disorder. All diagnostic criteria can be found here.
This condition is very rare although does happen and can only be diagnosed by a highly trained professional! If you suspect that someone you know is struggling with something that may look like this please insist that they get help immediately. There are many more probable causes but just as serious. For reference there is nothing visually different that would set these people apart from others.
2007-01-06 05:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by looneybinexpress 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They really do. But you can tell when talking to them that something is slightly off. THey won't keep eye contact with you. Hollywood has really made this condition more crazy than the truth, because a lot of times, MPD is only within the brain of the person. I would look it up on wiki or some other site that can give you better info than any yahoo answers.
2007-01-06 05:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by Kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up Sidran Press on the Internet for information on Dissociative disorders..
Dissociative disorder can exist for a person who appears normal. However, it won't be helpful for you to attempt to "diagnose" a person; this can only be done by a professional. Many conditions may share common symptoms.
The most helpful thing for you to do is seek some help for yourself in a stressful situation. Go find a counselor at school or university or at a health clinic and talk about your concerns.
I wish you well.
2007-01-06 06:15:05 · answer #5 · answered by stonybearwinter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Multlple Personality Disorders are very rare. But often stress can bring it on, it's not something a lay person should diagnos or try to deal with one your own, he needs a professional diagnosis and help, call a crisis line in your area explain to them every thing that has been happening it's anonymous and they will guide you in the right direction. You sound like a caring person but you can only do so much so reach out and get the right information for your friend. Good luck
2007-01-06 05:05:36 · answer #6 · answered by Pearl N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally, one minute they can behave like the regular next to you fellow, then become insainly aggressive, then burst into tears or laughs just because all of these within a matter of minutes apart and for no aparently reason.
2016-05-22 23:11:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they look normal. They act normal, in what ever personality they are in at the time.
2007-01-06 05:03:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can look NORMAL ... after some time spent with them you will begin to feel something is just "not right" about them...
2007-01-06 05:04:14 · answer #9 · answered by hefnergang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋