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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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LondonIsFalling
LondonIsFalling

what do you do if one of your alters is suicidal? i dont want to tell my therapist or psychiatrist in fear that theyll lock me away again.... but when this specific alter is in control i end up with self inflicted cuts and people telling me i was saying i was going to kill myself.. and an odd sense of depression or sadness..... im at a loss..

john12as
john12as
usually therapist work with alters in agreeing to some kind of contract preventing self harm...but of course, this means you will need tools and strategies that allow them to express their pain in healthy ways....but this is a long term solution.

If you really believe your alter is in control and don't have the ability to negotiate with him/her/it...and you believe you are in immediate danger, then taking a few days in a hospital is not a bad idea.

Cutting is like a form of self medication, much like heroin addict trying to treat anxiety. There are many ways to treat trauma and process emotions in healthy ways.

I recommend you look at this website on CPTSD:
http://pete-walker.com/13StepsManageFlashbacks.htm
ashashappire
ashashappire
Trigger Warning


If all else fail a self inflicted cut and certain other things will keep you alive especially if in tough environments.
MagnusGrey8
MagnusGrey8
I've had this happen before as well. The best thing for you to do is communicate politely with the alter and you definitely should tell your therapist. They will be able to help. Remind your alter as well that if they did do something like that then they'd be killing you and and other alters as well. Communicate as best you can with them. Communication is key in D.I.D. Trust me, I know.