Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a mental health condition where a person has two or more different identities or personalities living inside them. Each one may have a different name, age, voice, or way of thinking. Sometimes, the person doesn’t even remember what the other identity did — like missing time, forgetting conversations, or finding things they don’t remember buying.This usually happens because of serious trauma or stress in childhood, like abuse or emotional pain. The mind, to protect itself, creates different parts to handle the pain. These “parts” or identities come out during stress or in different situations.In India, people often think of such behaviour as “bhoot-pret” (ghosts), black magic, or spiritual issues. But DID is not possession — it’s a real medical condition, and it needs care and understanding, not fear.People with DID are not dangerous or mad. They are survivors. Their brain found a way to cope when life was too difficult. Some personalities may act like a child, some may be very strong and protective, and some just try to manage daily life.With the right help — usually through therapy with a trained psychologist — people with DID can understand themselves better, manage their identities, and live healthy lives.It’s time we talk about mental health with kindness, not judgement. DID is not drama — it’s a sign that someone went through something very hard… and is still standing.