Multiple Personalities Support Group
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,...
Hello, there are four of us and we've been scared a lot lately. The world isn't very accepting of our disorder and it's been making us lose friends... I wish people wouldn't make me fight this war of ignorance, I hate being a product of a highly demonized disorder. I feel like I need to hide it in order to keep people in my life and it's such a struggle. I really need to be on disability for this and can't be, so I'm scared for my future. I'm not fully functional and am scared of being in the outside world...
welcome to the group. Sway is right, not many people understand or believe in DID. What's even more distressing is that some therapists apparently do not believe in it. And worst of all, many people seem to form their opinions based on what they've seen in shit movies that can sensationalise aspects primarily for shock value. It's understandable you feel the need to hide yourselves. Is there one of you that's more comfortable being in the outside world and can kinda become the outside world person until you're all able to spend time there without feeling intimidated or scared?
Kevin
Out of your alters/selves is there one who is stronger/a protector? Don’t feel bad if you have to lean on them, sometimes life is hard and you can’t go at it alone.
It is sometimes really scary with this condition. n sometimes fun. Sometimes I feel strong and sometimes a little kitten
!maybe that is true of everyone even without DID
I am not on disability and work, bout only part time. And I don't have a therapist.
I used to work full time and have a therapist.
Just saying all this to say, you can be or do whatever you need, there is no one sure thing.
It is scary and nervously and overwhelming. But also glorious and amazing and fascinating.
So, I hope you are OK, try to be brave, and find all the best things about yourself and the good things in life. And then eat some licorice or ice cream