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Dissociative identity disorder is a diagnosis described as the existence in an individual of two or more distinct identities or personalities, each with its own pattern of perceiving and interacting with the environment. At least two of these personalities are considered to routinely take control of the individual's behavior, and there is also some associated memory loss,...

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alwayshoping1
alwayshoping1
I have seen on here that getting to know the other parts of you by doing what they like and stuff is the best way to get them to want to help but what if you don't know what they like or anything? I don't see the new therapist until next week and I don't want to wait to see her.
omii
omii
I'm not sure that I would necessarily do what the others wanted in order to get their help. I think it is more a matter of getting to know who they are, what their needs and wants are, what their goals are, etc. A very good way to learn about them is to begin a communication journal. Keep a notebook and pens (colors are great for the kids) in a handy place. All those who desire can write/draw in the journal and as you read it later, you learn about them. You may be surprised at how many and how much they will write in order to be seen.

Therapy for DID is a very long, difficult journey, so I would urge you to take it slow. It can be very emotionally exhausting which is part of why a therapist can be helpful. If you go too fast, it could possibly be even more painful due to triggers. It is excellent that you have a therapist. I hope s/he is knowledgeable about DID and dissociation or at least willing to learn.

I wish you luck with your new therapist and hope s/he is the right match for you.

Peace
alwayshoping1
alwayshoping1
thank you for responding, I truly appreciate it. I will do this, I had never thought about crayons as well for the kids, I have recently started journaling again and had seen where things I haven't wrote are in there, I assume that it is from the others. I also see that something I didn't write is on here and that you messaged me/them? so truly thank you for being willing to talk and respond. :)
stephanietram
stephanietram
and stickers!
deleted_user
deleted_user
also bubbles, match box cars, jacks - small little things that do not cost too much maybe? Also, one thing I did as my parts would not write in my journal was to have drawing paper or coloring pages available. If you have a printer there are many sites that have free coloring pages to download or just print.