Dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder) is thought to be a complex psychological condition that is likely caused by many factors, including severe trauma during early childhood (usually extreme, repetitive physical, sexual, or emotional abuse).

What is schizophrenia? A condition in which the senses, thought, and movement are dulled. The excessive and sometimes bizarre symptoms of schizophrenia, including hallucinations, delusions, and loose associations.

Dissociative identity disorder, formerly referred to as multiple personality disorder, is characterized by a person’s identity fragmenting into two or more distinct personality states.

Trauma doesn’t make someone have schizophrenia, whereas for almost everyone with DID I’ve ever heard about, it is a reaction to the trauma.” Schizophrenia is classified as a psychotic disorder and managed primarily through drugs, whereas DID is considered a developmental disorder that is more responsive to …

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often have a strong fear of abandonment, struggle to maintain healthy relationships, have very intense emotions, act impulsively, and may even experience paranoia and dissociation.

What are the symptoms of quiet BPD?

1. mood swings that can last for as little as a few hours, or up to a few days, but no one else can see them.
2. suppressing feelings of anger or denying that you feel angry.
3. withdrawing when you’re upset.
4. avoiding talking to others who have upset you and cutting them off instead.

I became a very insecure, needy, shameful, and protective person. These effects often emerge early. Researchers have found that even young children with mothers suffering from BPD display “a shameful and incongruent sense of self,” heightened fear of abandonment, and difficulties creating stable relationships.

You might also experience BPD without having any history of traumatic or stressful life events, or you might have had other types of difficult experiences.