«Yo soy tres». A propósito de un caso de trastorno de identidad disociativo

Abstract

Objective To present an update on dissociative identity disorder through the presentation of a case and a theoretical review of the concept. Clinical case A 17-year-old male admitted to the Acute Unit due to a suicide attempt, that during his admission manifested the coexistence of three subjective identities alternately, together with episodes of memory alteration and emotional instability. Results Both the clinical interviews and the evolution of the case confirm the existence of a Dissociative Identity Disorder with a traumatic basis in relation to highly stressful events in early childhood and a pathological establishment of attachment with the main caregivers. Conclusions Dissociative identity disorder is a complex psychopathology characterised by alterations in memory and identity. It is of interest to consider the prevalence of dissociative pathology in adolescent hospitalisation units, most of them linked to early traumatic experiences.