Misperceptions, realities, and websites about DID/MPD
It makes me feel sad when I realize there are so many people who have a preconceived notion of what DID is. People who saw the movie "Sybil" think that you have to be just like that particular character, or you can't possibly be multiple.
The fact is, there are as many different ways for multiple systems to work as there are people in the world. Its different for everyone.
Please check out this link for just a little bit of information:
http://www.kitsune.cx/blackbirds/layman/whatis.html
I was so relieved when my therapist decided to stick with me and help me figure out what was going on, especially when I was so sure she'd kick me out of therapy immediately. Instead, she went looking for information, even consulting with a therapist who knew a lot more about DID, and even found me a support group for people with dissociative disorders.
There is a wonderful website by a therapist who worked with DID:
http://www.goessoftlyishere.com/
Here is a helpful website for people who know someone with DID-- it does have a lot of good information on it:
http://home.inreach.com/jdcard/mpdfrnd1.htm#Words
I just found this website. Its straightforward and helpful:
http://www.kitsune.cx/~amorpha/what-is.html
Posted by pilgrim | Filed under:
AMEN! I wholeheartedly agree. I am DID myself. I have had problems with others with DID because I don't mainfest like them. I'm a Single-presenting. Everyone I know is a Multiple-presenting. It isn't a problem anymore. The one who mattered accepted me for who I was not what I was. I am also aware that many health professionals still discount the existence of DID. Awareness needs to be raised. I believe there is much more of it then anyone is aware of. I have worked hard for many years. I don't disassociate anymore however I did not "integrate". My people saw integration as murder. We live in a coop. I may not hear anything for months then whispers but no one is afraid to speak to me and tell me what is up.
I was unaware of this site until just moments ago. Your statement caught my eye on a search engine. I had to respond. I am thinking about writing a book to raise awareness.