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Originally Posted by RubyRae
I have never heard of it being an actual diagnosis but rather just a term that was coined by someone to describe systems with 100+ alters.
Although I have read different definitions, that's the one I have seen most often.
I'm not sure where it originated but am assuming it's because the word poly means many.
IDK though for sure.
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I located the origins of the therapy model but not the diagnostic manual for the disorder. thanks for your reply, sent you a pm.
update on my search ........diagnostic manual I am now looking into is the PDM (Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual)