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Dissociative Identity Disorder DSM-IV-TR Criteria for Dissociative Identity Disorder A. The presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states (each with its own relatively enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and self).

Tara Occupation: Working mother, artist (paints nursery room murals) Hobbies: Trying to remain normal Quirks: Dissociative Identity Disorder Personality Type: Loving mother Strength: Her Family Endearing Traits: Her courage to never give up Tara

Alice Occupation: Homemaker Hobbies: Baking, playing the piano (not well) Quirks: The only Alter who believes in God Strength: Helps around the house Weakness: Alcohol Annoying Traits: Perfectionist, wants a baby Alice

Buck Occupation: Motorcycle enthusiast Hobbies: Annoying Traits: Beer, motorcycles, "***** bars", fighting Quirks: Thinks he got his "junk" blown off during the Vietnam War Strength: Good at shooting Weakness: Alcoholic Annoying Traits: Rudeness Buck

T “Crate” Occupation: Teenager Hobbies: Smoking pot, getting some action, and stealing from the local drug store Quirks: Smokes pot Gives morning-after pills to Kate Personality Type: Hypersexual and vulgar teenager Weakness: “Crate” Annoying Traits: Likes to cause trouble,Enjoys overspending Inappropriate seductions Selfishness T

Criteria continued B. At least two of these identities or personality states recurrently take control of the person’s behavior. http://youtu.be/YBCEeLl_RxQ

Criteria continued C. Inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. D. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., blackouts or chaotic behavior during alcohol intoxication) or a general medical condition (e.g., complex partial seizures). Note: In children, the symptoms are not attributable to imaginary playmates or other fantasy play.