It has been suggested that the desperate efforts of traumatized victims to detach themselves from the experience of severe and prolonged abuse may contribute to

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Dissociative identity disorder, also known as multiple personality disorder, is characterized by a disruption of identity, memory, and consciousness. It is believed that this may develop in response to severe and prolonged abuse as a way for the victim to protect themselves from the trauma. The creation of alternate identities allows the individual to mentally escape from the abuse and dissociate from the experience.

It Has Been Suggested That the Desperate Efforts of Traumatized