Becoming a therapist has always felt like a calling for me. Since high school, I’ve been fascinated by mental health and human behavior. My own experiences with anxiety and depression led me to pursue this path, and over time, I realized I had a natural ability to make people feel comfortable and understood. It became clear that this was the work I was meant to do, and its been an incredible journey ever since.
Today, I want to talk about a complex and often misunderstood condition: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder, DID is one of the most severe dissociative disorders. As the name suggests, dissociation involves a disconnect—a sense of being removed from the present moment or feeling as though things aren’t real. While this isn’t the same as psychosis, it can be profoundly unsettling.
Unfortunately, the concept of having multiple personalities has been sensationalized and exploited by Hollywood, leading to inaccurate portrayals in movies, television, and pop culture. This has not only spread misinformation but also reinforced stigma around this complex and deeply challenging disorder, reducing it to a dramatic plot device rather than an authentic representation of lived experiences.