A severe dissociative condition involving the presence of two or more distinct personality states, typically resulting from severe childhood trauma.
From Latin 'dissociare' (to separate) + 'identitas' (sameness) + 'dis' + 'ordinare.' Formerly called Multiple Personality Disorder.
DID is the mind's extreme survival response to unbearable childhood trauma — the personality fragments to protect the core self. It's rare, real, and deeply misunderstood.
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