When There is Music Without the Sound

Noise. Music without the sound is noise. And that’s what I hear. I could easily get distracted right now. Perhaps I already am. Music is literally playing in the background but in my mind there is no sound.   I haven’t been myself today. I don’t know who I’ve been. I wish I could shake […]

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My Mental Illness And Why I Write About It

My mental illness and why I write about it

          I’ve been writing about my mental illness since 2009. Why do I do it? Why do I write about my mental illness when most people do not like to discuss it and prefer to keep it private? Why do I keep coming back, post after post, willing to share the […]

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Forcing an Alter to Switch in Dissociative Identity Disorder

Choosing which alter to come forward

Should a loved one or a friend ever be allowed to force a switch in someone with dissociative identity disorder (DID)? What does forcing a switch mean? Let’s go back to basics first. In DID, a switch is when a person changes from one alter ego state to another, or, in very loose terms, from […]

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Understanding Persecutory Alters in Dissociative Identity Disorder

An angry, persecutory alter who is angry at the system

          Persecutory alters are something that can exist within a dissociative identity disorder (DID) system. We, ourselves, live with this kind of alter. We can feel threatened, taunted, and condemned by this kind of alter. We are harassed with negative messages in our head, screaming that we deserved the abuse and the […]

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What Are Opposite-Gender Alters in Dissociative Identity Disorder

What are opposite-gender alters and how do you get along with them?

Curious phenomenon how those of us with dissociative identity disorder can have opposite-gender alters. Read on to find out how and why.   https://bit.ly/2lyPq7A

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