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Still, there are also several things the show gets wrong about the condition.
What Does Moon Knight Get Wrong About Dissociative Identity Disorder?
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Nonetheless, the show has taken some dramatic liberties with its portrayal of the condition.
However, this points to another inaccuracy in the show.
Marc’s DID is triggered by his mother’s repeated and severe abuse.
Like real-life children who suffer extremetrauma, Marc creates other personalities to protect himself.
However, there are two things that are inaccurate about the show’s depiction of the creation of Steven.
Yet, “Moon Knight” indicates that Marc is older than this when his mother starts abusing him.
Second, in the scene where Steven first appears, young Marc seems to make aconsciousdecision to create him.
However, the creation of alters isn’t something people do on purpose.
But it’s also clear he regrets what he’s done at the god’s behest.
Clearly, Jake is an especially dangerous individual.
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However, once a person has been diagnosed, treatment typically involves long-termpsychotherapy.
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