Stuck in Trauma Time
https://youtu.be/PGpEF5hW5is Some members of a dissociative identity system are stuck in trauma time. This means they are experiencing old traumas of the past as if they are still happening right…
Are You an Alter?
https://youtu.be/x_A8NQg3FS0 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…
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.