Movies
* Fight Club (1999): A classic. The protagonist, an insomniac office worker, creates an alter ego named Tyler Durden to fight back against the monotony of his life.
* Split (2016): A thriller where a man with 23 distinct personalities kidnaps three teenage girls.
* Black Swan (2010): A psychological drama about a ballerina whose obsession with perfection drives her to the brink of madness, leading to multiple personalities.
* Sybil (1976): A classic based on a true story about a woman with multiple personalities.
* The Machinist (2004): A dark and disturbing film about a machinist with insomnia who begins to unravel mentally.
* Mr. Brooks (2007): A successful businessman with a dark secret: a split personality that drives him to commit murders.
* Shutter Island (2010): A thriller with Leonardo DiCaprio as a U.S. Marshal investigating the disappearance of a patient from a mental institution on a remote island.
TV Shows
* The Good Doctor (2017-present): A medical drama featuring a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome who faces challenges in the medical world.
* Legion (2017-2019): A superhero series following David Haller, a man with schizophrenia who discovers he has powerful mutant abilities.
* The Sinner (2017-present): An anthology series exploring the psychological motives behind seemingly random crimes. The first season features a young mother who commits a seemingly inexplicable murder.
* United States of Tara (2009-2011): A comedy-drama about a woman with dissociative identity disorder and the challenges she faces in her personal and professional life.
* The Haunting of Hill House (2018): A supernatural horror series where the family members have haunting pasts and traumas that are reflected in their personalities.
* Bates Motel (2013-2017): A prequel to the classic film "Psycho," following the early life of Norman Bates and his troubled relationship with his mother.
Important Note: While these stories are entertaining and thought-provoking, it's essential to remember that DID is a complex mental health condition. These portrayals are not always accurate and can contribute to misconceptions about the disorder.