Episode 15: Dissociation Nation: Population… Complicated (DSM Dive: Dissociative Identity Disorder/Multiple Personalities)

Welcome to today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, where we’re diving into the world of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), aka the whole “multiple personalities” thing. It’s time to clear up the confusion once and for all. We’ll start with the DSM criteria, the official checklist that makes you wonder if mental health professionals ever take a coffee break (they do- I asked my mom). But seriously, DID is way more complex than what’s on that list, and we’re here to unpack it, no fluffy jargon required. Next, let’s talk about how the media loves to dramatically butcher DID. From movies where people just *randomly* switch personalities like it’s a party trick, to the whole “multiple personalities = instant villain” trope, it’s usually far from the truth. So grab a seat, maybe a snack (and no judgement if you need a little break after this one), because we’re about to break down the truth behind DID- minus all the dramatic nonsense. Let's get into it.

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