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Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is caused by long-term abuse during childhood and can also develop from other traumatic events like war, natural disasters, or kidnapping, according to Mayo Clinic. What are some of the causes of dissociative identity disorder? According to Mayo Clinic, the causes of DID are long-term physical, sexual, or emotional abuse during childhood. The Mayo Clinic also stated that DID can develop from other shocking, distressing, or painful events. These events are defined as war, natural disasters, kidnapping, torture, or extensive early life medical procedures.