Fragmented sleep, fragmented mind: A new theory of sleep disruption and dissociation

Fragmented sleep, fragmented mind: A new theory of sleep disruption and dissociation: Scientific research has shed new light on dissociative symptoms and dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder. This condition seems to arise most often when a vulnerable person meets a therapist with a suggestive line of questioning or encounters sensationalized media portrayals of dissociation. Research shows that people with rich fantasy lives may be especially susceptible to such influences.