Multiple personality is a psychological disorder in which patients exhibit different personality traits and behavior patterns. This article will explain how to identify multiple personalities and their symptoms.
1. Methods to determine multiple personality
Multiple personality usually requires diagnosis by a professional doctor. Doctors will judge whether you have multiple personality based on the following aspects:
(1) Whether the patient has experienced severe trauma or abuse;
(2) Whether the patient has memory loss Or a case of split consciousness;
(3) Whether the patient has two or more different personalities;
(4) Whether the patient has different voices, thoughts or feelings.
2. Symptoms of multiple personality
(1) Memory loss: Patients may be unable to recall certain events or things that happened during a time period.
(2) Split consciousness: The patient may feel that he is in an "external" state and is disconnected from the surrounding environment.
(3) Different personalities: Patients may show different personalities, languages, accents, postures, etc.
(4) Auditory and visual hallucinations: Patients may hear or see sounds and images that do not exist.
(5) Anxiety and depression: Patients may feel uneasy, frustrated and helpless.
(6) Self-injurious behavior: Patients may engage in self-injurious behaviors, such as cutting or burning.
3. Treatment methods for multiple personality
Multiple personality requires long-term psychological treatment and drug treatment. Psychological treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy and family therapy. Medications are primarily used to control symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and hallucinations.
Multiple personality is a psychological disorder that requires diagnosis and treatment by a professional doctor. Symptoms include memory loss, dissociation of consciousness, different personalities, auditory and visual hallucinations, anxiety and depression, and self-injurious behavior. Treatment options include psychotherapy and medication.