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i saw the challenge to spread positivity and
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
IK YOU DIDNT MEAN IT THIS WAY IDC
DRINK WATER
HAVE SNACK (WITH MEDS IF YOU NEED EM)
TAKE NAP
YOU ARE LOVED
YOU ARE ACCEPTED
YOUR FLAWS DO NOT MATTER FOR WE ARE BUT SIMPLE SOULS TRAPPED TOGETHER ON THIS PLANET
BE POSITIVE !!!!!!!!!
-🪿
OMMFGGGGG AHSKSGSJJDND YOURE SO SWEET AND DANG IT, cool anon would like to follow you :( absolutely no pressure to reach out but I would absolutely love to chat some more 💕
is it possible for 2 members to fuse (creating one alter), then less than a month-ish later, that fusion product.. splits?
I believe so, yes.
I remember reading in the Girl in The Green Dress, how her entire system of 2000+ fully integrated, and ended up splitting back into their parts when they took their father to court so that they could testify against him as individuals.
I haven't seen any direct research on the topic, but I would definitely guess it's possible - especially if something stressful/traumatic happened to cause the split again.
It's unclear from your question if you're saying they split back into their previous alters or whether they split into different identities from before, but it definitely sounds possible.
I'm really sorry I can't give any resources on this beyond recommending the latter half of The Girl in the Green Dress where she talks about her experiences with integration and final fusion.
holy shit oh my god do u have any advice/tips for someone with chronic pain (in the lower body area, legs etc) that lives in a two story house?
i usually use a cane when the pain is bad, but its super impractical around the house 😔
from yours truely, an extremely sore 🪿
Aaahhhaa my my, I LIVED IN A TWO STORY HOUSE WHEN I WAS DIAGNOSED, LET'S GO
Climbing up the stairs on hands and knees was often the only way I could get up..which is probably Not what you wanted to hear lol
Relying on handrails/leaning on them
Taking your time, and not being afraid to rest
...alternatively just saying fuck it and moving up as fast as possible to minimise the amount of time spent in pain ahhah
Sometimes just using the cane up the staircase can make it easier
Cane on one side, hand rail on the other moves the pressure into your shoulders and upper arms
Taking painkillers regularly / getting medical help with the pain
If you can afford it: regular non medicinal treatment, like physio, massage, acupressure/acupuncture can help make it less painful on the regular
Arnica cream helps with bruising and can help make pain lesssen
Using a TENS machine is a safe, non medicinal way of disrupting the pain signals from reaching your brain. It feels a little weird at first (like having ants crawl over your skin), but it really, really helps (especially when moving up the stairs)
I'd strap my knees constantly to help stabilise the knee caps and the joints, same with ankles.
If you get pain in your knees, squeezing your glutes, and making sure as much of your foot is on the stairs as possible can take the pressure off them as much
There's some really good resources online if you do some digging - looking at physiotherapist's suggestions especially.
We eventually had to move houses because I became too disabled to move around the house on good days, let alone bad days.. I really, really hope it doesn't get to that point with you. Sending love, 🪿
my old cat would have turned 20 today..
i miss him..so much..and he's been dead for..eight years...
...when someone starts vibing with a new name and you're just begging they're not an undiscovered alter and instead it's just someone we already know abt picking a new name
You're allowed to have fun with your system!!
I'm sick of seeing people implying you have to be depressed 24/7 to be legitimate: DID naturally lends itself to having members who are doing better than others (ANPs and EPs), and it lends itself to an outward happy disposition as a form of masking.
We're medically recognised and most of our system is severely depressed (recovering slowly) but we seem fine because our main fronters are meant to be happy and functional - we split that way!
You don't know what others a going through, and claiming over the internet that you do is disingenuous and unfair. Just because someone's smiling, joking and posting cheerful things mean they aren't struggling, and doesn't mean that their system isn't there.
That's one of the first things you're taught about mental illness, DID is no different
WHAT'S YOU GUYS' FAVOURITE HERMIT(S) ?!?!?@@?@!?!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAA A LISTT
we're pretty religious watchers of scar, grian, mumbo and smallish beans... started with grian and mumbo and slowly got roped into the rest of them... though we were watching scar when jellie got added into minecraft even if we weren't really watching hermitcraft at that point.... and we'll keep up with bdubs, impluse, cub, gem and joe pretty well too
scar, my beloved
I do hope you know, asking a system whether they like parts language or person language will often end in several different answers
I promise you my brain is full of bullshit and bees. I know random facts about the most obscure things but can't remember my own name most of the time.
🙃
I bet it's confusing talking to me because I'll sometimes refer to us, as..well, us but if in talking about myself I'll use "me/I".
"we're hungry" is a collective experience in the body (even if individual alters feel it differently)
Whereas "I'm bored" is an individual experience, specific to the alter fronting.
But sometimes I'll be talking and I'll say "we did x last week, I remember it really well!" Because...we, the body, did it, but I have individual experience with it.
Plus sometimes I'm so used to saying me/I that I slip up and say the wrong thing 🤣
[This post was directly inspired by @toxicity-2003, thank u]
Whoo! We have a proper recovery goal now beyond "let's stop wanting to die": functional multiplicity.
After many, many, hours of conversing with our therapist, we've come to the conclusion most of us don't want to lose the system - we view each other as family and it's our secret superpower when it comes to social interaction and managing our pain.
we've got a long long long way to go, but it's nice to know where we're going 😎
Normalising certain things can be dangerous - especially around mental illness and physical illness. A good example of this is how period pain has been normalised.
People with periods often dismiss their pain on the basis of "everyone gets a little pain", doctors dismiss painful periods, specialists dismiss them too as it's so normalised to have painful periods where it can be a symptom of severe chronic illness; endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, adenomyosis, even kinds of gynecological cancers can present as "a painful period"
Destigmatising painful periods (and honestly, pelvic health for all people) helps to push societal acceptance and awareness of the fact that those issues exist, and allows for conversation when problems arise.
I swear I'm gonna have epic muscles over my shoulders with the chair 🥴 welp, at least the hurt got moved this time.
Hey, I wanted to know your opinion on the film Split, specifically how accurate it is as i seem to find a lot of conflicting info from people who believe their experience is universal and i havent been able to read any of your book recommendations yet so i dont really have any other reference material, hope you understand i ask this is in good faith and curiosity :)
Mkay, I did my best to watch this and barely got more than twenty minutes in before fully blacking out. Instead, I read a few plot summaries, watched a few reviews and looked at clips because the whole film was too much.
I'm viewing this solely from a DID perspective - so will not be addressing where director M. Night Shyamalan uses certain film techniques to differentiate between alters (eg. actor changing clothing every time they switch).
Five Things Split Gets Right:
Multiple Alters: The film portrays the existence of multiple alters (personalities) within one being, which is a core aspect of DID.
Different Skills and Abilities in Alters: in many cases, alters have specific skills, abilities, or different handwriting, which is depicted in Split with alters showing unique behaviours, skills, and preferences. (I will come back to this regarding The Beast)
Amnesia Between Alters: The film shows how one alter may not always be aware of the actions of another, leading to memory gaps, a key feature of DID.
Fragmentation Due to Trauma: While the film doesn’t deeply explore the trauma backstory, there are mentions and implications of it. Severe childhood trauma causes the mind to dissociate and create different identities as a coping mechanism.
Switching Triggers: The portrayal of certain triggers causing a shift between alters is accurate in the sense that some individuals with DID may switch alters in response to stress, trauma reminders, or specific stimuli.
Five Things Split Gets Wrong:
Violent Alters: The film heavily focuses on a dangerous, violent alter, which perpetuates the harmful myth that people with DID are prone to violence. In reality, people with DID are not more likely to be violent than anyone else and are more often victims of violence than perpetrators.
Superhuman Abilities: The Beast in Split demonstrates superhuman strength and physical abilities. This is purely fictional and not reflective of DID, where alters may have different skills but do not possess supernatural abilities. The Beast is depicted as having extraordinary physical abilities, such as immense strength and heightened senses, which goes beyond the realm of reality. This alter is portrayed as the most dangerous and aggressive, leading to violent acts against others. - The characterisation of the Beast reinforces harmful stereotypes about DID, particularly the notion that people with the disorder have "evil" or violent alters. In reality, DID is not associated with increased violence, and alters are typically created as protective mechanisms due to trauma, not to inflict harm on others.
Over-dramatization of Switching: The switching between alters in the film is highly dramatic and visible. In real life, the switching process is usually subtler, and many people with DID are able to function in everyday life without overt or noticeable changes.
"Evil" Personality Trope: The film reinforces the idea of a single "evil" personality (DID media is known for this).
Extreme Fragmentation: While some individuals with DID do have many alters, the film's portrayal of 24 distinct personalities, each with vastly different characteristics, is highly exaggerated. Most people with DID have fewer alters, and the differences between them may not be as extreme as the movie suggests.
Split emphasises entertainment and horror over an accurate portrayal of DID, contributing to misunderstandings of the condition in popular media.
The movie amplifies the misconception that people with DID are prone to violence. By making the "Beast" a murderous and superhuman alter, Split reinforces the stereotype that those with DID can have uncontrollable, dangerous personalities. In reality, people with DID are no more likely to be violent than the general population. Most alters develop as a way to cope with past trauma, often to protect the individual, not harm others. This portrayal has fed into public fears, linking DID to dangerous behaviour. The "Beast" alter exhibits superhuman abilities like extreme physical strength and heightened senses, further distancing DID from its real-world manifestation. This portrayal turns the disorder into something fantastical and almost supernatural, blurring the lines between mental illness and science fiction. This kind of exaggeration has skewed public perception and made it harder for the general public to separate the fictionalized version from the true nature of DID.
Split prioritizes entertainment and suspense over any meaningful or accurate representation of DID. The movie's use of the disorder as a plot device for horror and thrill undermines its reality as a mental health condition. The dramatic, horror-focused narrative misleads audiences into thinking that DID is something mysterious and otherworldly, rather than a mental health issue arising from severe trauma. This sensationalist portrayal distracts from the real challenges people with DID face, contributing to widespread misinformation.
The film throws around psychological terms like "alters" and "DID" without properly explaining them — while having elements that are correct. Many viewers who weren't knowledgeable on DID may assume that the full film was created in good faith and is a realistic depiction of DID experience.
On a more personal note: we've had people be genuinely concerned for their safety when we have told them that we have a system, usually referencing the existence of Split.
If you're looking for an accurate depiction of DID in a visual format, I recommend the 15 minute short film "Petals of a Rose" released in 2023.
I saw this thumbnail on YouTube and just, had to turn it into a shit post.