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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The Importance of Self-Care When Grieving

Self-care is always needed in order to maintain good mental health.  But there is never a time when self-care is more needed than when you are in the grieving process.  The picture and article below draws on the thoughts and comments of bloggers like myself and offers practical and useful suggestions on how to successfully cope […]

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5 Tips on How to Journal Consistently

5 Tips on How to Journal Consistently

I would be lost without it. It goes everywhere I go.  I learn my thoughts among its pages and find my word between its lines.  There is no doubt, my journal is a treasure. Journaling has become my friend, a safe space, and a form of self-care. It is my  “me” time. I have heard from […]

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