Multiple Personality Day

Multiple Personality Day is an American holiday designed to raise public awareness of multiple personality disorder. This disease was discovered relatively recently, so there are no complete data on its nature yet. Psychiatrists are actively working in this area to determine the exact causes that lead to the disorder and to develop effective treatments. It is celebrated annually on March 5.

History

Personality disorder is now commonly referred to as dissociative identity disorder (DID). Experts have shared some information about this condition. An approximate clinical picture includes: gaps in memory, brain deterioration (information is remembered very poorly or not remembered at all), a person feels that they live separately from their body, gradually the personality completely falls apart, and the patient cannot understand who they really are or what to do. Without psychiatric help, people with DID slowly go insane, suicidal thoughts appear, and in most cases, these thoughts are acted upon. Death is perceived as the best way to end the torment.

The disease was first identified by Louis Vivet in 1885. Three years later, a full examination of a patient with this diagnosis was performed. After the discovery of schizophrenia in 1906, it began to be attributed to most patients with various mental disabilities, including DID. Today, multiple personality disorder is treatable, with some patients known to be cured completely with certain therapies. However, the experience of relapse has also not been fully studied.

Interesting Facts

• The symptoms of multiple personality disorder are very similar to many other syndromes and diseases, which is why it can only be accurately diagnosed in 2% of all cases.
• Treatment at the clinic often involves the use of methods and medications used to treat schizophrenia and other personality disorders. It is considered successful in 45% of cases.

How to Celebrate

If your acquaintances or friends exhibit the symptoms described above, try to pay more attention to them and communicate with them more often. People with such illnesses need to feel needed in this world. Try to arrange a consultation with a psychologist or psychiatrist, and don’t ignore the problem.

Share information about Multiple Personality Day on social networks. Ask other users if they have encountered DID or a similar disease in their lives.

When is Multiple Personality Day in 2025?

Multiple Personality Day is observed on March 5 each year.

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