All DID Symptoms Fall Into 2 Categories
The DSM lists only two criteria for DID, but they explain a lot. This video unpacks how memory problems and identity disruptions create the wide variety of DID symptoms.
How DID Gets Misdiagnosed as Schizophrenia
https://youtu.be/qeXNMQKBzbw Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is frequently misdiagnosed as schizophrenia. One reason for this is that some mental health professionals continue to refuse to accept that DID is a real…
What Helped You Then Leaves You Vulnerable Now
https://youtu.be/GOzm8z23yMo If you are a survivor of extended childhood trauma, you learned to maximize your safety through certain behaviors. You might have learned: to not ask for things or to…
What is Dissociation?
https://youtu.be/I_CMTNOSkig Dissociation is something of a confusing topic. Like many things, dissociation can happen across a spectrum. Not all dissociation is abnormal, pathological, or something to worry about. In fact,…
Does DID Ever Go Away?
https://youtu.be/xL77Siaxj1g A common question is “Does DID ever go away?” I think the answer depends on how you define “go away.” If a person’s definition of “go away” is to…
7 Huge Triggers for Trauma Survivors
https://youtube.com/shorts/-d0FOLkYEto Any number of things can be triggers, from things like smells to anniversaries. Janina Fisher, in her workbook Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma, specifies seven things as “huge”…
This One Word Can Trap You
“Shoulding on yourself” might seem small, but it can fuel shame, trap you, and hijack your energy. This video explores how changing your language and perspective can free up your healing journey.
Why Therapy Might Not Be Helping and What You Can Do
Why do some people spend years in therapy with few results? Explore reasons progress can stall, including missed dissociation, lack of safety, and poor therapeutic fit.
Why Your Scary Parts Are Actually Trying To Help!
Some parts of a DID system can seem frightening or destructive, but they formed to protect you. This video shows why recognizing their good intentions is the first step toward change and cooperation.