Popular films are full of characters exhibiting symptoms indicating serious psychological disorders. In the movie “The Machinist,” the main character exhibits many symptoms, indicating more than one disorder. This essay will discuss the character's background, symptoms, and actions in an attempt to provide a proper psychological diagnosis. It is important to remember that filmmakers do not strictly follow the DSM criteria, but any diagnosis found in this essay will be as accurate as possible. Anderson's film (2004) tells us that the name of the "client" is Trevor Reznik. He is a single white man and, although not specified, appears to be around 30 to 35 years old. There is no indication of a sibling, no information regarding her father, and although there is evidence of a normal relationship with her mother, she is now deceased (Anderson, 2004). Additionally, Anderson (2004) informs the audience that the client appears to be of average intelligence and was employed as a skilled worker in a machine shop. He lives alone and had an ongoing romantic relationship with a prostitute, until an argument led to his breakup (Anderson, 2004). There does not appear to be any alcohol or drug abuse in the client's life, he has no real friendships, and his relationships with co-workers have become strained over the past year (Anderson, 2004). An altercation with his employer resulted in the loss of his job and the client also experienced considerable weight loss over the previous year, in addition to suffering from severe insomnia (Anderson, 2004). A year ago, the client was the driver involved in a hit-and-run car accident, in which a child was killed (Ander...... middle of paper ......al troubles Mental Health: DSM-IV-TR (4th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association. Psych Central: Treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Mental Disorders, Depression, ADHD and Psychology Retrieved May 24, 2011 from http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx18t.htmHalgin, RP and Whitbourne, SK (2010). 6th ed. Boston: McGraw-).Traub, CM (2009). Retrieved May 24, 2011 from http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/treatment-ptsd. .asp.