Dissociative Identity Disorder -

: The disorder is diagnosed more frequently in females, with a female-to-male ratio of roughly 1.75–1.9:1 .

: 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

DID is classified in the as a dissociative disorder involving a disruption in identity, memory, and perception. : The disorder is diagnosed more frequently in