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Uncertainty about symptoms is common. DID doesn’t offer physical evidence in the way a broken bone or eczema do. Many people with DID or OSDD question their experiences, especially when…

“Making it up” implies intention. That means making a decision to pretend. This is different from having doubts, which are common early in the recovery journey for DID and OSDD.…

Being able to influence or delay switching does not mean that your DID is fake. How do you explain the times when you switch without intending or trying to? Many…

No, worrying that you are faking for attention does not mean that you are. This is a common worry among people who have DID or OSDD. Many people with DID…

If you are wondering if therapy is actually working, consider these questions: Has communication within your system improved? This might look like being able to communicate with more parts of…

Many people who have an unknown dissociative disorder have been in therapy for years with little progress to show for it. Sometimes, they report they’ve made progress in some areas…

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…

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…

It can feel hard to trust your own judgment when your decisions, perceptions, or reactions have been questioned, overridden, or dismissed over time. If you learned that your judgment led…

Dissociation can make it harder to trust your internal experiences because it affects awareness, memory, and continuity. You may not always have access to the same thoughts, feelings, or information…