: The disorder is diagnosed more frequently in females, with a female-to-male ratio of roughly 1.75–1.9:1 .
DID is classified in the as a dissociative disorder involving a disruption in identity, memory, and perception. Dissociative Identity Disorder
: It affects approximately 1% to 1.5% of the global population. : The disorder is diagnosed more frequently in
: Patients often spend 5 to 12.5 years in the mental health system before receiving an accurate diagnosis, often being misdiagnosed with conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Dissociative Identity Disorder
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