| Another person existing inside
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Amnesia for childhood
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| Referring to self as "We" or "Us"
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Blank spells |
| History of depression or suicidal behavior |
Childhood history of physical, sexual, emotional, or psychological abuse |
| Multiple past diagnoses (e.g.: major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, substance abuse) |
Strong attacks of shame or guilt; feels he/she is a burden and is reluctant to ask for help; feels others do not want to be troubled with seeing him/her |
| Different handwriting styles
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Phobia or panic attacks |
| Hearing voices |
Feelings of unreality
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| Self-mutilation or self-injuring behavior |
Reports being able to turn off pain or "put it out of my mind" |
| Family history of dissociation |
Abusive relationships in adulthood
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| Noticing that objects are missing
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Objects present that cannot be accounted for |
| Sexual difficulties |
Substance abuse |
| Being told by others of unremembered events |
History of nightmare and sleep disorders |
| Anorexia or Bulimia |
History of unsuccessful therapy |
| Coming out of a blank spell into a strange place |
Seizure-like episodes |
| Flashbacks (visual, auditory, somatic, affective, or behavioral)
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Described by significant other as having 2 personalities or being a "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" |
| Reports of odd changes or variations in physical skills or interests |
School problems |
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