What are the possible effects of split personality?
Are you asking about multiple personality disorder? It is now known as dual identity disorder. In the psychiatric world, there is a great deal of skepticism as to the validity of the diagnosis. The “disorder” is often viewed as a characterological problem rather than a true psychiatric diagnosis. I have seen several patients who claimed to have multiple or split personality as you call it. It was readily apparent that they were putting on a show primarily to avoid life’s responsibilities. Keep in mind that we all have personality states. When you are dress in your finest with hair done, makeup, jewelry, etc., you feel elegant & beautiful – like a princess. When you are in your jeans & a tee shirt you feel differently. These are personality states. I am sure you can think of many more examples. In my twenty five years as a psychiatric nurse, I have never seen a true dual identity disorder. You will find someone to give you the diagnosis if you want it. If you want it, you certainly need
