Will Graham is a fictional character created by author Thomas Harris. He is the protagonist of Harris's novels "Red Dragon" and "The Silence of the Lambs" and has been portrayed in film and television adaptations, most notably by Hugh Dancy in the TV series "Hannibal."
In the stories, Will Graham is a criminal profiler with an exceptional ability to empathize with and understand the minds of serial killers, which allows him to effectively track and capture them. He experiences intense and vivid empathy, often imagining himself in the minds of the killers, which takes a toll on his mental and emotional well-being.
Throughout the series, Will's character goes through significant psychological struggles due to his unique empathic abilities and the traumatic nature of his work. He experiences symptoms like nightmares, anxiety, and a dissociative-like state called "pure empathy," where he temporarily loses touch with reality.
While Will Graham is depicted as a deeply complex and troubled character, he does not have a specific diagnosed personality disorder in the context of the books or TV series. His experiences are more a product of the psychological toll his work takes on him rather than a defined personality disorder.
It is important to recognize the distinction between fictional characters and real individuals. Personality disorders are complex and serious mental health conditions that require professional assessment and diagnosis by qualified mental health professionals. In the case of fictional characters, their behaviors and traits are often exaggerated or altered for dramatic effect and storytelling purposes.