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The presence of two or more distinct identities or personality
states (each with its own relatively enduring pattern of perceiving,
relating to, and thinking about the environment and self).
At least two of these identities or personality states
recurrently take control of the person's behavior. Inability to
recall important personal information that is too extensive to be
explained by ordinary forgetfulness. The disturbance is not due to
the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., blackouts or
chaotic behavior during Alcohol Intoxication) or a general medical
condition (e.g., complex partial seizures). Note: In children, the
symptoms are not attributable to imaginary playmates or other
fantasy play.
Dissociative Identity Disorder is also referred to as Multiple
Personality Disorder.
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