Dissociative identity disorder in Movies

[Gizmo]

As someone who has been diagnosed with Dissociative identity disorder I find the way they sometimes portray this disorder in the movies a bit wrong. Take the movie Split for example James McAvoy plays someone who has DID but it certainly isn't portrayed the right way. "The film “Split” depicts a violent kidnapper with dissociative identity disorder. Experts say it’s not an accurate portrayal of people living with the illness.".

So how do you feel when you see someone have DID in a movie when they haven't got it in real life?

 

[Shree]

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is often portrayed in movies, though sometimes inaccurately. Films like Split (2016) and Fight Club (1999) showcase characters with multiple personalities, but these portrayals can exaggerate or misrepresent the condition. DID involves distinct identities, but it is often misunderstood, leading to dramatic or sensationalized depictions. Real-life DID is complex, often rooted in trauma, and requires careful, professional treatment.

 

[Deep]

As someone who has been diagnosed with Dissociative identity disorder I find the way they sometimes portray this disorder in the movies a bit wrong. Take the movie Split for example James McAvoy plays someone who has DID but it certainly isn't portrayed the right way. "The film “Split” depicts a violent kidnapper with dissociative identity disorder. Experts say it’s not an accurate portrayal of people living with the illness.".

So how do you feel when you see someone have DID in a movie when they haven't got it in real life?

Inaccurate portrayals can be frustrating, reinforcing stigma. Authentic representation matters, as real DID experiences differ from exaggerated movie depictions.

 

[Ciri]

I think it can be frustrating and misleading to see DID portrayed that way. I have't watched that movie but I have watched other movies where they try to make it seem dangerous or sensational, which isn’t how most people with the disorder experience life. It spreads stigma and misunderstanding, so I wish portrayals were more accurate and humanizing.