A Couple of Multiples: The Reality of Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder

Switching, Co-consciousness, & Coming Together with Dissociative Identity Disorder

Aug 27, 2024
Drew and Garden System share inspiring personal stories of navigating life with dissociative identity disorder. They discuss how improving internal communication has helped them purposefully switch between different identities. The journey from chaotic switching to co-consciousness is explored, highlighting the importance of a safe internal environment. They also touch on the transformative healing process, including the symbolic demolition of trauma and the creation of an empowering internal space. Their insights provide a unique perspective on living authentically with multiple identities.
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ADVICE

Identify Switching Triggers

  • Identify possible triggers that cause more switching.
  • This awareness helps develop more control over switching.
ANECDOTE

Creating Shared Internal Spaces

  • Garden System's parts were initially distant, making communication hard.
  • They tried different internal world spaces (cabin, gazebo, house) to bring parts closer.
ANECDOTE

Introjects and Trauma

  • Garden System's system had an introject, "Shadow Man," guarding a trauma-related house.
  • This introject's presence kept parts separated and prevented healing.
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