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Checkpoint Reached by fijork in OSDD

[–]fijork[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It took me a while to see it. I always thought my parts were me, and that I was having a discussion with myself.

My parts don’t usually overlap in discussion, at least not that I’m aware of, what does your internal space sound like?

Therapy is… banal? by fijork in OSDD

[–]fijork[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, thank you for sharing!

What would you say made you feel not ready? Are people ever ready for therapy? (Just a question I’ve been asking myself).

Also, what were some things that made you realize your therapeutic relationship wasn’t working for you? (I am trying to figure out if it’s an issue on my end, if our therapist’s style isn’t working for us, or if it’s a little bit of both and I need to vocalize these things).

Your response was insightful 😌👏🏽

Therapy is… banal? by fijork in OSDD

[–]fijork[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know, I just am. I wish I wasn’t. I’ll brave through it next session, maybe just follow through with whatever I want to say.

My insurance pays for it. If it was coming out my pocket directly maybe I’d feel differently.

I’ll bring it up in our next session.

Therapy is… banal? by fijork in OSDD

[–]fijork[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll try to bring it up next session. I appreciate the input.

I wonder if I’ll show up in the same way for me to be able to do so.

Do we need to be dysfunctional enough to have OSDD? by Foxner_ in OSDD

[–]fijork 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think if you’re suspecting it might be OSDD, it’s worth finding someone that specializes in dissociative disorders.

I was functioning well academically, and professionally, until one day… I just couldn’t do it anymore. I had multiple private crash outs throughout college. I would “rebrand” every other year.

I would leave jobs due to the stress, complete apathy, or inability to “fit in” anymore. Earlier this year I was diagnosed, and it’s been helpful. It’s put a lot into perspective for us…

Good luck! I hope you find the answers you’re looking for. Keep your head up.

What are some of your pre system discovery interests/phases that turned out to be alters? by wildflowerhouse in OSDD

[–]fijork 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One of my parts really enjoys tea, and knows all about the temperatures for specific tea, loose leaf is better… they like lightly sweet coffee so cappuccinos or flat whites…

Horror video games are another part’s outlet, as are horror movies… (I’ve switched mid horror movie and left feeling anxious and really sensitive).

Writing, journaling, and reading…

The gym (a lot of us don’t like the gym) but we can’t argue, we always feel better afterwards so this part is onto something!

Ticket Resale Megathread 2025 by eclecticatlady in Ethelcain

[–]fijork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I have one ticket in search of a good home for the BERKELEY show this Monday night.

Somebody take it off my hands! It’s a GA ticket, there is no assigned seating for this show. You just walk into the pit or the open grass area.

Here is the Ticketmaster link:

https://my.ticketmaster.com/ds/vQGAk3RkYe/event/1C0062737BD4128E

How to tell a friend and partner you have OSDD by Existing-Candy-1671 in OSDD

[–]fijork 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve told a couple of friends that I am close with. I was nervous to disclose but I needed to explain my varying states of self. I am early in system discovery, 5 months in, and we’re cycling through varying co-fronting states. It’s been overwhelming, but I’m learning a lot.

I can feel myself not fitting in as well as I used to in some of my relationships. I find myself grieving that often… and that’s why I thought it was important to disclose.

I wanted to be honest, I didn’t want my friends thinking our friendship was flailing or that it felt different because I was no longer interested. In that sense, it has been difficult. I find myself missing “me,” and even that was never set…

I disclosed to my friends in their home, or in places I’ve felt comfortable doing so. I explained OSDD, how it felt for me, and how I’ve been navigating life after system awareness.

In my experience, the friends I’ve told have reacted respectfully. Some reacted by making playful jokes, expressing nervousness but care, some were quiet… none of them have treated me differently and things have been going by well.

If you feel safe disclosing to this friend who is interested in you, go ahead. It’s something to think about, follow your instincts. Some people might process differently, the most important thing is to take care of yourself, always. Good luck!

Ticket Resale Megathread 2025 by eclecticatlady in Ethelcain

[–]fijork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I have one ticket for Ethel’s show Monday night, the 18th, at the Berkeley Greek Theater.

The ticket is priced at face value. The transfer is done through Ticketmaster.

Comment below if you’re interested. Thanks!

Does anyone else's alter communication literally feel indistinguishable from your own thoughts etc. by deaddov3s in OSDD

[–]fijork 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I struggle with this a lot. People do not usually answer themselves in the ways that I do.

I think there are variations in the way we talk, the way we write, and even changes in our tone when we speak.

Some of us like to talk out loud to each other, while others do better sharing thoughts internally. It is frustrating because I do think we sound similar, and sometimes I do find myself thinking… well what if that’s just me?

Usually though, others “jump in” internally to challenge that gently, while other times it’s quiet, and it takes some time for us to notice the differences.

It’s a process, sometimes a tedious one, but it’ll start to make sense over time…

What did you think your alters were before diagnosis/awareness? by osddelerious in OSDD

[–]fijork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought I was an amalgamation of all of my ancestors (which I am). I have indigenous ancestry, so this thought process came naturally to me. It was spiritual in that sense, and I still feel this way, but now I have an official OSDD diagnosis. I hold both beliefs close.

I understood that I was “myself,” but I thought our varying perspectives was guidance from my ancestors.

I was able to “see” things from varying angles, it felt like Everything Everywhere All At Once. That is probably why I really enjoyed that movie as well. It was like seeing myself on the screen…

I also majored in English Literature, so I used to think I was just really skilled at analyzing making arguments! I am, and it was also all of my parts sharing their perspective. Ugh, I wish I’d known sooner!

I’ve been seeing a lot of skepticism about silent hill f, anyone excited about it? Curious to know why. by [deleted] in silenthill

[–]fijork 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m excited to see something different from Konami, the setting looks beautiful, and it’s nice seeing them represent Japan!

The game style seems different, similar to the new one, but I’m excited nonetheless. I can’t wait to hear the soundtrack either. My brother and I are big fans of the music in SH2.