Do I have dual personalities?

Question

Do I have dual personalities? (Split personality disorder?)

It's not major but I think I might...

Sometimes I think stuff like:
- nobody likes me
- I should be alone forever
- I'll never find anyone
- I like being alone all the time in dark places
- I hate everyone/I want to hurt people
- {Other negative things... just a slew of negative thoughts one after the other}

But then other times, completely random change in mood/thoughts:
- I want to go out and meet everyone
- I want to do well in life
- Today is a great day
- Everything is good.
- {Other positive thoughts}

Do I have dual personalities or bi-polar disorder do you think? I just took a first year psychology course and my symptoms seem similar to those of split personality/bi-polar patients. Once I finished the course, I realized that I may have some kind of condition like this. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance. :)

Answer 1

Its possible but only a Psychologist can tell you. You should schedule an appt. Maybe you just need to see a counselor or need medication for some depression. Its nothing to feel bad about. I am the exact same way as you described. I have my very high days and very low days. I effexor in the daytime and klonopin at night and it really helps me but only a psychologist should tell you if you need medicene or what he thinks a good recovery plan would be for you. Good Luck hun.

Answer 2

You could have bi-polar, sometimes called manic-depression. However, it depends on the severity of the symptoms that you've listed. You may not have anything and be quite normal.

Like the others have said, only a quilified professional could tell you. Let me rephrase that: only a "good" professional can tell you.

When people go to classes, such as the ones that you are talking about, more often than not, they come out thinking they have the diseases that they have been studying.

Answer 3

Ok, listen to me...
You don't have Multiple Personality Disorder. This is a serious disorder in which a person has more than one personality (usually over ten) where each identity does not have any recolection of the other's actions or mentallity.

You just have a simple self-esteem issue. Some days you are feeling low in confidence and you don't want to see anyone, don't feel like talking to people, and being a loner. In other times when you are feeling high in confidence in yourself, you want to whole world to see, meet new people, and have fun. Just think about it

I used to think I had two personalities but in the end its just about self-esteem.

Answer 4

I didn't think split/dual personalities was a real disorder.
It could be bipolar disorder. Did you have these negative thoughts before you took the course?
You could be depressed, and have some good days. Either way, it wouldn't hurt to talk to a therapist. If you are bipolar you may need medication. Severe depression needs medication too. Better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 5

well i do not think that you are dual person i would never think that of any body you sound like you need a good friend some one that you can trust and Eleen on when you need it most of all i no some one that has this kind of problem and with some help from friends and family around they some times can help you i would like to bee your friend that you can trust and bee there for you some times your doctor can help you to and under stand what you are going throw as well . with you finding out that you have simpler condition then you are the one that no,s what is going on people should not put you down they should they should bee under standing if you want to bee on your own then that is up to you and if you just feel like you just want a friendly chat then you can email me any time you want to from spyder

Answer 6

I have Dissociative Identity Disorder, the correct name for split personalities and bipolar. What you're describing really seems much more like bipolar to me, it sounds like you may be rapid cycling if it changes so suddenly. My guess is bipolar with rapid cycling, not DID, but do talk to a psychiatrist.

Answer 7

nah i had the same thing, its depression

Also, its so much better if you talk to someone about your feelings, especially your parents. its very unhealthy to be depressed which i have been for about 2 years. I actually got the courage to get help and i went to a psychiatrist. he helped me alot, he listeneed towhat I had to say and what was problems in my life.

he also perscribed me some meds to relax and its been pretty good so far.

Answer 8

Sarah, sit back and think about yourself. Ask yourself "Alice" do I feel that I have multiple personalities. If "Mary answers yes, believe her.

Seriously though. There is no one on this site qualified than can answer your question. If you have concerns, set up an appointment with a professional.

Answer 9

u could possibly be bi-polar or just have deppresion issues just something u could easily take meds 4

Answer 10

Me too! Maybe everybody is like this!