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Sybil Isabel Dorsett is perhaps the most famous case of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Dissociative Identity Disorder is the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states. Each identities has its own relatively enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and self (Smith, 1999). This case appears in a book by Flora R. Schreiber and was later made into a film (Sybil). Sybil seems to have experienced 16 separate personalities, two …

…Sybil repressed her memories in order not to deal with the pain that she went through as a child. Sybil used a defense mechanism (repression) that was very destructive to herself. The essence of my argument is that Sybil Developed a Dissociative Identity Disorder. The help of Dr. Wilbur gave her a helping hand to face her fears. The support of families and friends are very important to those who suffer from Dissociative Identity Disorder.