What is a possible nursing diagnosis for the psychiatric disorder of Dissociative Identity Disorder?

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or an experience of possession, along with recurrent gaps in the recall of everyday events, important personal information, and/or traumatic events. Given this complex presentation, a diagnosis of Disturbed Personal Identity is particularly fitting. It directly addresses the fundamental disruption in sense of self that individuals with DID experience, as their identity is fragmented into multiple identities or personality states.

This diagnosis encompasses the core difficulty faced by individuals with DID, highlighting the challenges they encounter in maintaining a cohesive and stable sense of identity. These individuals may face significant impairments in their ability to function, affecting their self-perception and interpersonal relationships.

While other options such as Risk for Self-Harm or Impaired Social Interaction are relevant issues that individuals with DID might face, they do not encapsulate the primary concern related to the disorder itself. Similarly, while anxiety may coexist with DID, it is a symptom rather than a primary diagnosis focusing on the identity disturbance intrinsic to the condition. Thus, identifying Disturbed Personal Identity as a nursing diagnosis directly addresses the unique aspects of Dissociative Identity Disorder.