If you are new to your realization of having DID, what I’m going to talk about today might be difficult to hear: You are an alter and not any more valid or “real” than the other alters in your system...
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...
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 condition...
If you are a survivor of extended childhood trauma, you learned to maximize your safety through certain behaviors. You might have learned: You likely even believed that you deserved to be treated so...
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...
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 no longer have alters, then, yes. DID systems can...
“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 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...
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...