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,...
Yesterday I felt miserable all day. Then I went shopping and as usual the shopping fairy came out. I had made her a list and she bought everything on the list and then some. I had socks on my list that they have at Wall Mart, they have the diabetic ones. Everything else was at the grocery store. I have no idea of everything she bought, but she spent $130. The shopping fairy had fun and that got me in a good mood.
I woke up this morning still feeling good. I felt well rested and comfortable and clear headed. I felt that way all day with no mental anguish. All of a sudden I'm sitting at the kitchen table having coffee and I'm depressed, I feel confused, but present. I didn't notice any trigger. I feel self destructive.
I want to hurt myself. I'm thinking of everything that can go wrong. Did I switch to a depressed part? Or am I truly crazy. I wish I could understand.
I woke up this morning still feeling good. I felt well rested and comfortable and clear headed. I felt that way all day with no mental anguish. All of a sudden I'm sitting at the kitchen table having coffee and I'm depressed, I feel confused, but present. I didn't notice any trigger. I feel self destructive.
I want to hurt myself. I'm thinking of everything that can go wrong. Did I switch to a depressed part? Or am I truly crazy. I wish I could understand.
The question is, do you have a plan when it happens, especially for times when self harm is involved.
Here is where you need a toolbox to fall back on with strategies to cope that are healthy.
Hopefully you have already spoken to the" team" about not harming the body or have some kind of contract.
Be safe and hope you will let us know what is working for you!
As a side note: rapid cycling of moods can be a symptom of other problems and should be talked to with doctor but it doesn't sound like that is your situation.