Diagnostic Criteria/ Associated Features
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Movies/Celebrity
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Criteria A:
Must have two or more distinct identities
In some cultures it is seen as a “possession”
Criteria B:
There is a gap when attempting to remember such as important personal information and traumatic events that may not be seen as the “normal” way of forgetting
Criteria C:
It causes impaired awareness which interrupts their functioning and daily lives
Criter D:
In different cultures and religions it is not accepted to behaving in what they refer a “disruptive” manner
Criteria E:
The disorder is not associated to any substance abuse or medical conditions
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder?
100
Anna sat in her living room, staring at the scattered art supplies on the coffee table, unsure who had placed them there. Moments earlier, she had been in the kitchen making tea, but now, holding a paintbrush she didn't recall picking up, her hands trembled. The voices inside her mind were familiar yet distinct, each with a different tone and a name she struggled to remember. As she looked in the mirror, her reflection seemed foreign, her eyes carrying an intensity that didn’t feel like her own. Occasionally, hours would vanish, leaving her disoriented and surrounded by unfinished drawings or notes written in handwriting she didn’t recognize. The gaps in her memory felt like deep chasms, fragments of herself tucked away out of reach.
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder?
100
In this science-fiction movie, Will Smith's character possesses a tool that causes symptoms of dissociative amnesia
What is Men in Black?
200
Criteria A:
Presence of persistent or recurrent experiences of depersonalization, derealization, or both
depersonalization- sense of detachment from oneself (outside observer of oneself).
derealization- feeling that the exterior world is unreal or odd. Individuals or objects in reality are seen as being unreal, dreamlike, foggy, lifeless or visually distorted.
Criteria B:
During the depersonalization or derealization, reality testing remains intact. The person has the insight that it is only a change in perception, not actual reality.
Criteria C:
Symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
Criteria D:
It is not associated with substance abuse or medical conditions
Criteria E:
The disturbance is not better explained by another mental disorder, such as schizophrenia, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, or another dissociative disorder.
What is Depersonalization/ Derealization Disorder?
200
After waking up in an unfamiliar park, Jenna felt a wave of confusion wash over her. She couldn’t recall how she had gotten there or even what she had done that morning. The last memory she had was sitting in her living room two days ago, reading a book. Everything in between was a complete blank as if those moments of her life had simply vanished. As she struggled to piece together the lost time, a deep sense of anxiety set in, making her question whether she would ever retrieve those missing fragments of her past. It wasn’t the first time this had happened, but it was by far the most unsettling.
What is Dissociative Amnesia?
200
In this movie, the main character Jack, struggles with perpetual deja vu caused by depersonalization/derealization disorder.
What is Fight Club?
300
Criteria A:
Unable to remember basic information
Usually is found within those who have experienced severe trauma
Criteria B:
There is a gap when attempting to remember such as important personal information and traumatic events that may not be seen as the “normal” way of forgetting
Criteria C:
It causes impaired awareness which interrupts their functioning and daily lives
Criteria D:
Other disorders were ruled out
Key coding note:
F44.1 with dissociative fugue: when one wanders off and completely forgets past life and associations.
What is DISSOCIATIVE AMNESIA?
300
Jane often feels as if she’s watching her life unfold from a distance, like a spectator rather than a participant. When she looks in the mirror, her own reflection feels unfamiliar, as though she's seeing someone else entirely. Everyday sounds, like the hum of traffic or people talking, seem muffled or distorted, making the world around her feel surreal and dreamlike. During conversations, she struggles to stay present, her thoughts drifting as if her mind is wrapped in a fog. Though she knows she’s physically there, a persistent sense of detachment follows her, making even the simplest tasks feel disconnected from reality. Despite her awareness of these sensations, she finds it difficult to shake the feeling that nothing around her is quite real.
What is Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder?
300
In what movie did this actor display symptoms of dissociative identity disorder?
What is Split?