Dissociative identity disorder, previously called multiple personality disorder, is usually a reaction to trauma as a way to help a person avoid bad memories. Dissociative identity disorder is characterised by the presence of two or more distinct personality identities. Each may have a unique name, personal history and characteristics. Clinical psychologist Anele Siswana unpacks the condition on POWER Weekend Breakfast with Pabi Moloi and Mvangeli Nzuza.