Chris Costner Sizemore

Chris Costner Sizemore (April 4, 1927 – July 24, 2016) was an American woman who was the subject of a popular autobiography, The Three Faces of Eve, which detailed her experiences living with dissociative identity disorder (DID).

Early Life

Born in Edgefield, South Carolina, Sizemore's early life was marked by traumatic experiences, which some psychologists believe may have contributed to the development of her DID. Her condition was initially diagnosed as hysteria by her local doctors.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Sizemore's case of DID, previously known as multiple personality disorder, was one of the most famous of the 20th century. She was reported to have had 22 distinct identities, which would take control of her behavior at different times. These identities included Eve White, Eve Black, and Jane, the three personalities featured in The Three Faces of Eve.

The Three Faces of Eve

The Three Faces of Eve was a book written by her psychiatrists, Corbett H. Thigpen and Hervey M. Cleckley, which was later adapted into a film of the same name. The book and film brought public attention to the condition of DID and sparked widespread interest in psychology and psychiatry.

Later Life and Death

In her later life, Sizemore worked as an advocate for mental health awareness and understanding. She passed away in 2016 in Ocala, Florida.

Legacy

Sizemore's case has had a lasting impact on the field of psychology, contributing to the understanding and treatment of DID. Her story continues to be studied in psychology and psychiatry courses around the world.

See Also

• Dissociative identity disorder
• The Three Faces of Eve
• Corbett H. Thigpen
• Hervey M. Cleckley

External Links

• Official Website