DID vs. BPD: How to tell them apart, or tell when both are present?

Recently I met a patient who reported a history of dissociative identity disorder. This was the first time I've met a patient who had this as an actual diagnosis. He states this diagnosis was made by another medical professional after they witnessed a dissociative episode. The patient experiences a dramatic change in behavior during these episodes, including changes in his speech and mannerisms, and he becomes very angry, evil, or grandiose; episodes may last minutes to hours, and he... DID vs. BPD: How to tell them apart, or tell when both are present?
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