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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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some questions

alwayshoping1
alwayshoping1
these are the two questions I have. one when I switch back to me, I have a horrible headache, Tylenol doesn't even begin to touch it. is this normal and what can be done for it? next question is since I have found out the diagnoses, I am switching more frequently and they are introducing themselves to my mom and kids, it is really upsetting them, how can I help them with this? and is it "normal" to switch so quickly like that? and my last question is I am having more frequent nightmares again since finding out, is this "normal"? sorry for so many all at once and this being so long. thanks for actually taking the time to read it and respond!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sometimes I get a headache but only if there has been rapid switching. Maybe just a cold washcloth on you head where it hurts the most. HHHMM - your little alters coming out to you family - Are you giving them as much information of your disorder that is appropriate for their age. My system from day one was always very careful about coming out around family. The littles would come out when I would play with my outside kids and that was ok. It is so hard at first. It will be better when you establish some rules if you can and maybe give them a certain time of the day that they can come out. Sometimes switching is rapid but for me that usually means my system is in a bad state like a crisis either inside or outside. Do you have a good T - I think that is the KEY to surviving. Don't know if I helped much - good luck and remember recovery takes a long time - especially if the abuse went on a long time.
john12as
john12as
It is completely normal not to feel normal.

Consider that what you're experiencing is not uncommon and you're going to be OK... You have begun a journey of healing.... Slowly you will learn to cope with symptoms and you will move forward on this road to health. You are in the right place, we are here to support you.
I think the strategies shar suggested are a good place to start... You will learn other strategies here and can try out different ones until you find what works.

You're going to make it!