What do you think about the movies, media , news lableing or making light of those with multiple personalites?

Answer 1

Very misleading. DID (disassociated identity disorder) is more common than most people think and only the rare and more extreme cases people with DID cannot cope without therapy. Most of us give no indication that there's anything different about us.

Answer 2

Well, honestly it is sad (though not surprising), but the movies and television tend to make fun of any disease, disorder or malady a person can suffer from and the worst offenders in my mind are the Farrelly Brothers whose movies are both tasteless and offensive.

If you like movies that deal a little more accurately with mental and physical disorders, I reccommend checking out a movie by the writer listed below.

As for the media, they are just trying to sell television ads and newspapers.

Answer 3

It's typical of the ignorance and misunderstanding that breed fear or generate mockery. Movies and media have completely distorted the situation. I suffer from depersonalisation disorder myself (as it is now known) and it's no laughing matter, but nothing to be afraid of either. I've learned to live within my limitations thanks to support of friends.