Hi, I have friends who have DID but I knew them from the hospital...in your case I would wait for them to say something and go from there...I know sometimes u just feel well i can start talking anyways..but it's better if they speak out about something or their parts and then take it from there..u don't want them to feel like they are scrutinized...it's nice to be supportive and gentle and kind in your approach and i know they would all appreciate it..Listening always helps...

This is an excellent site for people with DID and their supporters. I have added the direct supporters page which will hopefully give you some ideas. Hope it helps

http://www.pods-online.org.uk/partnersandsupporters.html

Everyone with multiple personalities is different. For example, I prefer to call it reactive dissociation or multiple personalities rather than DID or MPD. Others would hate those terms.

I think the best thing to do is to ask your friend how you can best offer support and caring.

Sometimes people get really fascinated with multiples and ask them if they can "switch" or ask, "am I talking with someone different now?" And for a lot of us that feels pretty disrespectful.

Just letting your friend know you're there can be plenty.

I would say don't treat her any differently then you did before unless you where mean or something because you didnt understand. I always hated how when I told people they treated me different like I was wierd or mental crazy whatevers. I'm still the same friend. For some people knowing they have DID there alters might open up to you hoping for acceptence. So be a friend to all of them let her/him know you love every one in there.