Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a severe dissociative disorder that involves a disturbance in both the memory and identity of an individual. The individual uses defense mechanisms involving splitting, idealization, devaluation, denial and/or taking on the personality of another in order to cope with trauma experienced in childhood.

• 9 times more women than men receive therapy for DID
• 97% of the individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder have been physically and/or sexually abused
• an individual with Dissociative Identity Disorder develops an average of 8 - 13 personalities
• There are three factors which determine if a person has Dissociative Identity Disorder:
  • Two or more personalities exist within the individual - each is dominant at certain times.
  • The dominant personality determines the individual's behaviour.
  • Each individual personality is complex and integrated with its own unique behaviour patterns and social relationships.

When I was doing research for DID stuff, there wasn't much to go by. In my hometown there was no books on Dissociative Disorders in the library, interlibrary loans and local bookstores. I had to rely on internet and friends who helped me find books to read and other supports to find. I hope this will be helpful for you.

Soaring On Enchanted Wings - MPD/DID Resources, Information and Links

TygerWolfen's Den
I am pleased to add this link to this page because of couple of reasons. First of all, Tygerwolf is my friend and secondly, they have did a wonderful job providing the resources, the knowledge and the experience in it better then I can.

International Society for the Study of Dissociation
The International Society for the Study of Dissociation (ISSD)is the only international nonprofit professional society that promotes research and training in the identification and treatment of dissociative disorders, provides professional and public education about dissociative disorders, initiates international communication and cooperation among clinicians and investigators working in the field of dissociation, and promotes development of local component groups for study, education and referral.

Christian Society for Healing of Dissociative Disorders
Professional group for therapists and professionals working in this field.

You Hurt My Hurt By Gossoftly

Keeper's Corner

Shattered Selves
Excellent Webpage! Excellent information on MPD/DID on a personal level. Also has good definitions of Multiple Personality Disorder. Have a look at it. It will help an non-multiple what it is like to be a multiple.

SplitAngels - MPD/DID

Mosaic Minds
Mosaic Minds, Inc. seeks to provide an online clearinghouse of information for those whose lives are impacted by "Dissociative Identity Disorder" (DID), formerly called "Multiple Personality Disorder" (MPD).

NEEDID
A Network to Explore and Express Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and other trauma related Dissociative Disorders.

MPD/DID Information Pages

Wolves In Sheep's Clothing

Resources for MPD/DID

Also, check out other MPD/DID articles and resources on Multiple Treasures' website.