Can Alters in DID/OSDD Be Demons?
Can Alters in DID/OSDD Be Demons? Why They Can Feel That Way Often triggered by other people’s interpretations, some people who have DID or OSDD worry that they are possessed…
Distrust of Self as a Survival Strategy
Why You Don’t Trust Yourself (And Why That Made Sense) Many trauma survivors doubt their thoughts, second-guess their decisions, or feel like they can’t rely on their internal experiences to…
Avoidance as a Trauma Survival Strategy
Why avoidance gets misunderstood Avoidance is typically viewed as a problem and something to “fix.” People may judge themselves as procrastinating or be use harsh self-talk such as, “I’m avoiding…
Why Do Some Parts Resist Being Known or Identified?
Many people have noticed that when they try to understand their internal system, parts go quiet. You may have a sense that a part is present, but if you try…
Subtle Forms of Communication in DID
Many people expect system communication to be verbal, conversational, and clear. It may not be, especially early in recovery. When communication isn’t as expected, people may assume their system isn’t…
Why It Can Take Time for Communication to Develop
Many people with DID or OSDD expect system communication to develop quickly, be obvious, and feel like conversations. Communication often doesn’t happen that way initially. When it doesn’t, people can…
What Counts as System Communication in DID
Why this question matters Many people expect system communication to look like conversations they have with people outside their systems. They may imagine internal conversations, distinct voices, or obvious back-and-forth…
Training Coping Skills So They Work Under Stress
The problem: when you know your skills but can’t use them Many trauma survivors have experienced knowing coping skills but not being able to access or remember them when needed.…
Why Problems With Regulation Can Cause Severe Physical Symptoms
Why Problems With Regulation Can Cause Severe Physical Symptoms What “regulation” actually means Regulation refers to how the nervous system adjusts and stabilizes. It includes arousal (energy level), activation of…
Why Your Body Can Malfunction Without Structural Damage
Why Your Body Can Malfunction Without Structural Damage Why this can be so confusing When you are experiencing real physical symptoms, such as unexplained pain or temporary paralysis, it can…