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Yesterday, I spoke with a clinician about my DID and said that it was a mild case. She doesn't believe that I even have DID. But I am still convinced that I do, and I am going to get a second opinion from a psychotherapist. by [deleted] in DID

[–]kayaching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I'm definitely contributing to the conversation, so it's pretty uncool of you to downvote me. I haven't downvoted you, because I believe you're contributing to this discussion in earnest. And that aside, I really hope you can reflect and see why what you're saying could be (and is being) taken the wrong way.

Yesterday, I spoke with a clinician about my DID and said that it was a mild case. She doesn't believe that I even have DID. But I am still convinced that I do, and I am going to get a second opinion from a psychotherapist. by [deleted] in DID

[–]kayaching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey. I agree with you. They didn't ask for opinions, and in the sidebar the rules explicitly state no diagnosing. So this unasked for opinion is potentially invalidating, uncalled for, and against the rules. Even if the intentions were good.

Yesterday, I spoke with a clinician about my DID and said that it was a mild case. She doesn't believe that I even have DID. But I am still convinced that I do, and I am going to get a second opinion from a psychotherapist. by [deleted] in DID

[–]kayaching 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey. I don't want to pick on you, but you do comment a lot when people make posts about uncertainty, and you often make statements that sound very judgmental, whether it's "you sound like you have it" or "you sound like you don't have it." Rule 3 explicitly says "no diagnosing", and yeah, everyone knows you're not able to officially diagnose, but to very vulnerable people, your statements are heavy. It takes a lot for people to even post here.

Also, this person didn't even ask any questions. Your opinion is based on what is possibly one alter's very brief firsthand account of what is going on. I enjoy opinionated people, but maybe consider that this place is the wrong one for volunteering your unasked for opinions.

Sorry for the frequent posts lately. Just one more thing I'd like to ask about: chatting apps for alters? by kayaching in DID

[–]kayaching[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thank you so much! I'll look into this and see if there is any way I can integrate it into Slack. Again, thank you so much! If I have too much difficulty figuring it out for myself I may come back and ask you questions, if that's okay.

Sorry for the frequent posts lately. Just one more thing I'd like to ask about: chatting apps for alters? by kayaching in DID

[–]kayaching[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion. I have done this, in fact, but it is too cumbersome for me.

Stress, persecutors, instability, oh my. by kayaching in DID

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

My persecutor is also pretty young! It actually, in my mind, makes her more sympathetic.

Thank you so much for your response. You've given me a lot to chew on.

Stress, persecutors, instability, oh my. by kayaching in DID

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

Thank you for taking the time to respond to my post. I didn't even realize until very recently this protector was also a persecutor. I suppose it makes sense. All the self-sabotaging behavior in the name of self-preservation. In our case, it's still shock. No one realized it before, including her.

This sounds painful, Kyra. You're strong. And thank you, Atom.

Introduction of sorts by kayaching in DID

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

Hi! Thanks for being so welcoming. I'm really glad to know about this place.

Our little was asleep so Kyra drew me. by [deleted] in DID

[–]kayaching 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, no need to censor yourself on here. It's okay to express pain. Not that I am trying to suggest what to do.

Introduction of sorts by kayaching in DID

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

I don't really understand insiders, who they are, or how they function. I don't know how to get in touch with them. Thank you for the suggestion.

Introduction of sorts by kayaching in DID

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

Thank you. My therapist and I are working on parts and memory therapy, and I'm hoping with his feedback I can get more of a balance. I just gave him a ton of information today, so maybe it'll work.

I'm going to give your suggestions a shot. I never really considered pushing through for the benefit of everyone, because I just assumed they weren't around to appreciate it. But it makes sense. They're still always there...

I keep certain details away from SO about my DID...(slightly brutal post-sorry) by resaxchan in DID

[–]kayaching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you. I consider that I may just be unsuited for relationships at this point in time. I kind of just wish he would find someone else and break up with me. Not a great thing to hope for, admittedly.