DID Questions - Could be a Trigger for some

Orchids R Me wrote:TW

Hi Everyone,

I have some questions. These could possibly be a trigger for some people. Just as a reminder, I am a SO of someone who has DID.

First Question: I have talked with my new therapist about my partner who has DID. She told me that alot of the people she studied with in college, including alot of her professors, think that there is no such thing as DID and people are faking it. She didn't say she believed or not, just told me that. (As my therapist, she is concentrating on me and my healing.)



That is typical of biological mainstream psychiatry that knows little if anything about the brains response to trauma. The same system that gave rise to the notion babies don't feel pain, eugenics, lobotomies, (I could go on and on) for beginners past years. The professors can say anything they want, that's just how they were taught and are passing it on. The theory is that mental disorders are caused by chemical imbalances and these are the medications we prescribe to manage that. Its a profitable model that is to big to question. I don't want to go into a 80 paragraph rant, but mainstream psychiatry just isn't in the position to treat trauma disorders let alone acknowledge them. Its important to know where your therapist stands. If she does not believe in DID, or she does not know how to treat it that can do far more harm then good. When a person has a DD or other trauma disorder its very important an expert treat it. A therapist who does not believe it, or one who is skeptical but wants to see it herself just because, can set a person back far.


This has bothered me. I have seen my partner go into "trances" so far that I can't bring her out and have to wait till she comes out of them. I have seen her switch before my eyes. I really don't think she is faking it. People who believe it is fake upsets me. What do you think?



Its certainly is possible in DID. Trances or trance like states are normal for dissociative disorders and even serve PTSD. Switching can be immediate, and if the personality taking the place of the other on is very different it certainly is noticeable. Switching can involve ones eye rolling all the way back or ones eyes completely glazing over on a personality switch, similar if a person goes in or out of a trance like state. To those who don't know anything about DID it can look like faking especially if the switch between personalities is dramatic. I don't blame you. Having people discredit something that is real is very painful. But realize that people just don't know. I have seen say an Autistic child having trouble in public and people not know what is going on. I hate to say it but its a normal response But, in any case people must be open minded and respect the fact someone is struggling with an illness that's no fault of their own. Even if people are not understanding don't take it to heart. You have already found a place where people are understanding.


Second Question: Do you believe that an alter could be a demon? I have seen my partner display some qualities that have led me to believe one of hers could be, I don't know. How do you feel about this possibility in someone who has DID?

Orchids

Seangel wrote:Wow! Orchids, it's a huge advantage that she does believes in DID and has worked with people who has it.

I worked with two Ts that weren't sure about it's existence. They were good Ts, they focused on me. However, I do believe that I would've benefit so much if they've had had experience with DID because they would have given me better answers, better understanding of the situation.

I'm so happy you're working with a Therapist, and that she's experience with DID. Oh!!!! I'm really, really happy for you. :') Take care of your self, talk about what's important to you, and stay safe and healthy.

Warm hugs!!!!

Sea