i had a super hard time picking which one i wanted to use, so the ones in comments, i love as well, and i added a link to see them large, which i would highly recommend.
These are supposed to be portraying Dissociative identity
disorder...aka Multiple personality disorder. ONe of the scariest
disorders in my opinion.
Oh and since i am portraying multiple "egos" i am gonna play
along in TOTW, "alter ego"
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a condition in which a person displays multiple distinct identities or personalities (known as alter egos or alters), each with its own pattern of perceiving and interacting with the environment. In the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems the name for this diagnosis is multiple personality disorder. In both systems of terminology, the diagnosis requires that at least two personalities routinely take control of the individual's behavior with an associated memory loss that goes beyond normal forgetfulness; in addition, symptoms cannot be the temporary effects of drug use or a general medical condition.
What Is Dissociative Identity Disorder?
Most of us have experienced mild dissociation, which is like
daydreaming or getting lost in the moment while working on a project.
However, dissociative identity disorder is a severe form of
dissociation, a mental process, which produces a lack of connection in
a person's thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, or sense of
identity. Dissociative identity disorder is thought to stem from
trauma experienced by the person with the disorder. The dissociative
aspect is thought to be a coping mechanism -- the person literally
dissociates himself from a situation or experience that's too violent,
traumatic, or painful to assimilate with his conscious self.
What Are the Symptoms of Dissociative Identity Disorder?
Dissociative identity disorder is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct or split identities or personality states that continually have power over the person's behavior. With dissociative identity disorder, there's also an inability to recall key personal information that is too far-reaching to be explained as mere forgetfulness. With dissociative identity disorder, there are also highly distinct memory variations, which fluctuate with the person's split personality.
The "alters" or different identities have their own age, sex, or race. Each has his or her own postures, gestures, and distinct way of talking. Sometimes the alters are imaginary people; sometimes they are animals. As each personality reveals itself and controls the individuals' behavior and thoughts, it's called "switching." Switching can take seconds to minutes to days. When under hypnosis, the person's different "alters" or identities may be very responsive to the therapist's requests.
Along with the dissociation and multiple or split personalities, people with dissociative disorders may experience any of the following symptoms:
* Depression
* Mood swings
* Suicidal tendencies
* Sleep disorders ( insomnia, night terrors, and sleep walking)
* Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias (flashbacks, reactions to
stimuli or "triggers")
* Alcohol and drug abuse
* Compulsions and rituals
* Psychotic-like symptoms (including auditory and visual
hallucinations)
* Eating disorders
Other symptoms of dissociative identity disorder may include headache,
amnesia, time loss, trances, and "out of body experiences."
Some people with dissociative disorders have a tendency toward
self-persecution, self-sabotage, and even violence (both
self-inflicted and outwardly directed). As an example, someone with
dissociative identity disorder may find themselves doing things they
wouldn't normally do such as speeding, reckless driving, or stealing
money from their employer or friend, yet they feel they are being
compelled to do it. Some describe this feeling as being a passenger in
their body rather than the driver. In other words, they truly believe
they have no choice.
What's the Difference Between Dissociative Identity Disorder and
Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia and dissociative identity disorder are often confused, but they are very different.
Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness involving chronic (or recurrent) psychosis, characterized mainly by hearing or seeing things that aren't real (hallucinations) and thinking or believing things with no basis in reality (delusions). People with schizophrenia do not have multiple personalities. Delusions are the most common psychotic symptom in schizophrenia; hallucinations, particularly hearing voices in the person's head, are apparent in about half of people.
Suicide is a risk with both schizophrenia and dissociative identity disorder, although patients with multiple personalities have a history of suicide attempt more often than other psychiatric patients.
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DesShiznit 41 months ago | reply
This is amazing!!! These are totally awesome!! I don't think I could express the emotion the way you have. But, I wouldn't mind trying if you want to shoot me? I would love to be a part of your awareness project.
§• Loose Halyard •§ 41 months ago | reply
you are just taking it to the next level with this series...wow
Maxwell Edison* 41 months ago | reply
Great work !!!
Seen In World Of Disturbia
casualbrewery 41 months ago | reply
Phenomenal editing & representation of the disorder.
the|G|™ 41 months ago | reply
this 'disorder' series, in every single sense, is what constitutes a visual and conceptual revolution.
this series of pictures offer you an opportunity to gauge you own life against those who suffer.
and suffer, sometimes unto death.
these are pictures that beg questions.
and after looking, if you have no questions, for yourself or others, after you have seen these pictures.
then you have not looked. you have not read.
you should look again.
this is about you. me. your children. their children.
i have seldom seen a more powerful and important series of pictures on flickr.
or, for that matter, anywhere else.
beth has asked you to think; and if you did not, you should be ashamed.
a wholly wonderful series.
deserving of such praise.
the|G|™
a girl, dreaming her life away 41 months ago | reply
wow this is really strong
love your way to approach the topic
scarey6 41 months ago | reply
this is really really great. i love your idea and the way you executed it.
potihu 40 months ago | reply
ahhh ++ fav ++
julie arthur 40 months ago | reply
Fantastic!... amazing pictures and description. It's just opened my eyes to what others maybe going through.
You're right ... very scary ... but Thanks (O:X
Dark Art G 40 months ago | reply
Great work.
_MissAgentCooper 40 months ago | reply
very cool image!!!
bobbi smiles 40 months ago | reply
I am so in love with this entire series.... this one especially hits home, as I am pretty sure that one of my relatives suffers from this. Her doctors want her committed and she will not do it, although she is completely on the crazy side!
Your work is stunning!
JustCallMe_♥Bethy♥_ 40 months ago | reply
I'm sorry to hear about the relative who is suffering from it. It really sucks that in order to get the disorder under control, freedom must be taken away temporarily in some cases :( Very sad. I hope she overcomes this issue. I'm glad that you can relate to my work, that is my goal :)
puszka 39 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Aggressive Photographers, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
novel ocean 38 months ago | reply
this is brilliant
Jayneangela 37 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Mysterious Self-Portraits, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
this is just the most amazing work!
Godless photography 31 months ago | reply
Wow!! I love these pictures completely amazing!!! Great work!!
resolvestress 30 months ago | reply
These are FANTASTIC! So powerful! So real.
namhguolpyllom 27 months ago | reply
This is stunning. I'm doing a project on this disorder-- could I use some of these for my presentation?
mbeh! 14 months ago | reply
love this <3
should join this! http://www.flickr.com/groups/1969107@N22/