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NATIONAL MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DAY
National Multiple Personality Day on March 5th has two separate approaches to recognizing this day.
Multiple Personality Day
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first strategy takes an inward examination of our own personalities.
This approach sees the day as a way to explore personality traits and
examining the roots of those traits. Each one of us shows a different
side of our characters at other times and in different places. Sometimes
our personalities appear to be altered, depending on whom we are with
and what we are doing. With these things in mind, the day focuses our
thoughts on our own personality traits.
The other view of the observance aims to raise awareness of the disorder. Multiple Personality Disorder is better known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). It is characterized by at least two distinct and relatively enduring identities or dissociated personality states that alternately control a person’s behavior. Someone with DID will experience memory impairment for important information not explained by ordinary forgetfulness. While the disorder affects less than .1 to 1 percent of the population, its impact is profound for that community and their family. The continued need for treatment, support, and research remains.
How to Observe Multiple Personality Day
While there are two ways to approach this day, you can choose to recognize both.
- Start by exploring your personality traits. T
- ake a personality test and learn more about your personality.
- Invite a friend to take the test with you and compare your results.
- Learn more about Dissociative Identity Disorder. Please find out how it affects a person and how it is treated.
- Attend a seminar or read up about the disorder.
- Show support for those with the disorder by sharing your newfound understanding.
- Use #MultiplePersonalityDay to post on social media.
National Multiple Personality Day History
National Day Calendar continues to research the origins of this multi-faceted day.
Multiple Personality FAQ
Q. How common is dissociative identity disorder?
A. Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is rare. It affects less than 1% of the population.
Q. What are some signs of DID?
A. Only a doctor can diagnose DID, and it can be difficult to diagnose.
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