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Top 10 Myths about Mental Illnesses The Myth: Somebody who avoids social interaction is “antisocial”. The Myth: People with Dissociative Identity Disorder radically change their behavior and lose their memory of what has just been happening when they switch personalities. The Myth: All people with dyslexia are unable to read because they see letters in the wrong order. The Myth: Schizophrenic people hear voices in their heads. The Myth: Autism is a devastating disorder that will stop someone from ever being able to function in society. The Myth: People with ADHD are unable to pay attention to anything. The Myth: Somebody with selective mutism is either refusing to speak, or has been abused or traumatized in the past. The Myth: People who intentionally cut, burn, or otherwise injure themselves are either trying to kill themselves or looking for attention. The Myth: People with OCD are always obsessed with the danger of germs, and usually are very particular about neatness.