Multiple Personality Disorder- is it real?

Question

I have trouble remembering my life before I was 18. I was emotionally abused but not abused in any other way. I just know that before I was 18 I had feelings about things and now I am always apathetic. It's almost as though I started my life over again as a totally different person who can hardly acknowledge their former personality. I am starting to wonder if I have a mild form of MPD and if I should try to "communicate" with my former self as if she is a completely different entity. Today I got an odd feeling that my former personality wants to communicate with me but is afraid to. I'm afraid that if I give into his urge that I'll just go completely crazy and turn into a schizo. What shall I do?

Answer 1

You could be growing up, or it could be something more deep-seated. Go with your instincts. If you think something's genuinely wrong, see a therapist.

Answer 2

Some believe that everyone is a multiple and that MPD is just a more severe form.  So for example, while a non-MPD might have several "parts" of themselves, they are aware of their behavior, compared with someone who is MPD who might have several "parts" and not be aware of their behavior.

However, in most cases, MPD (or DID as it is now called) results from severe physical or sexual abuse, where the child splits off "parts" of themselves to escape the abuse.  

It might be best to see a psychologist, if you are experiencing the things you report.

Answer 3

Some believe there is no such thing. Some drs think it might be an extreme form of Borderline Personality Disorder.

Answer 4

Hey,

I am sorry that you were abused.

Do you feel as if you had a 'little girl' in you?

Do you have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Look it up on Google. What happened to you in the past might be surfacing at this point of time in your life.

I am not exactly sure what's going on here but I'd suggest that you get help soon. Maybe see your doctor who might be able too refer you to a psychologist.

Take care.