Yes, people with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) can experience hearing voices or internal dialogue. However, it's important to distinguish between the phenomenon of hearing voices in DID and the experience of hearing voices associated with conditions like schizophrenia.
In DID, individuals may have multiple distinct personality states or identities, often referred to as "alters." These alters can have their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Sometimes, the communication between alters can involve internal dialogue, which may be perceived as hearing voices or having conversations within the mind.
These internal experiences are unique to DID and are distinct from the auditory hallucinations experienced by individuals with schizophrenia, which are unrelated to the presence of distinct personalities or identity states.
It's essential to remember that DID is a complex and often misunderstood disorder. If someone is experiencing symptoms that suggest DID or any other mental health concern, they should seek professional help from a mental health specialist, preferably one with experience in dissociative disorders, for proper evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.