Is It Normal to Feel Terrified of Therapy with DID?
Yes, it is normal to feel anxiety or fear at the thought of attending therapy for DID or OSDD. Even when the therapist makes an effort to work with you…
Why Does Starting Therapy Sometimes Make Symptoms Worse at First?
Increased awareness. Starting therapy can sometimes cause DID and OSDD symptoms to feel worse because therapy often brings more attention to them. This can make symptoms feel more noticeable and…
Why Do Protector Parts Block Therapy — and How Can I Work With Them?
Protector parts may block therapy when they believe it could dysregulate the system. Often this happens because they assume therapy will immediately involve processing traumatic memories, which really could overwhelm…
What Is Behavioral Health Urgent Care, And When Should I Use It Instead Of The ER?
In the United States, behavioral health urgent care works similarly to medical urgent care. If you have ever gone to urgent care for an illness when you could not get…
How Can I Tell If A Therapist Is Truly Trauma-Informed Before I Start Therapy?
If you know what to listen and watch for, you can get clues about whether or not a therapist is trauma-informed. Listen for how they talk about safety, pacing, and…
What If My Therapist Doesn’t Believe DID Is Real?
If you have reason to believe you have Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and your therapist does not believe it is real, it may be time to look for a different…
How Do I Bring Up Dissociation Or DID With My Therapist?
If you want to talk with your therapist about dissociation or Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), starting with a list can help. For a week or two, jot down anything you…
What If Parts Of Me Don’t Want To Be In Therapy?
This is extremely common in dissociative systems. Often it is protector parts who resist therapy because they are concerned that therapy could destabilize the system. One common misunderstanding is the…
Is Trauma-Informed Therapy Enough for Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
A therapist who is specifically knowledgeable about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is ideal, but they are not always available. A trauma-informed therapist who is open to learning about dissociation and…
What Kind of Therapy Works for Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
Therapy for Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is typically trauma-informed and phase-oriented, with an emphasis on safety, stabilization, and careful pacing. Treatment often includes psychoeducation, skill-building, and gradual trauma processing rather…