Dissociative identity disorder is a diagnosis described as the existence in an individual of two or more distinct identities or personalities, each with its own pattern of perceivi...
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What can i do to help and support her. One of her alters is very angry, attacks everyone, and is scary. She has one that is a pryomanic too and a child plus several others.
She is very scared about this and is worried about how it will effect her, she has other mental health problems as well. As a friend what can I do? How can i deal (so to speak) with the alter who is very angry. Myself and another friend are scared she may lash out at us, and our friend would be deverstated to know that the alter had hurt her friends. We have said that she needs hospital support and she knows she does too, but her pdoc doesnt think its serious or real, yet her cpn does. Posted on 06/27/08, 11:06 am |
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DID is a very contraversial subject, even amongst psychology professionals.
It is a relatively recent discovery in the Western World...some other countries are very familiar with it. However, over here, there is still a lot of skepticism....even amongst those who do believe it exists, it is still not well understood. And is still not well diagnosed. First of all, I hope your friend can find a pdoc who DOES think it is serious and real, because it is. Pdocs are medication-oriented, so that might be difficult to find. I think the #1 thing you can do for your friend is assure her that you are not going to leave her, and you will do all you can to help her recover. The #2 thing you can do is, to read as much as you can about it. If she wants you to, and will let you, and the therapist will let you, go with her to some of her sessions. You will see how the therapist works with her, and can ask questions that might help both of you work together and keep each other safe. Bear in mind, standing by your friend may well cost you friendships of others who do not believe or understand this illness. 
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I agree with Strarfish. Talk to the alter that is angry. Help them through the anger. If the angry alter lashes out at you know that that is not your friend doing that. Try to make friends with the alters also. Listen. Listen and then listen some more!!! Keep coming back here, reading the post and asking your questions. There is a wealth of knowledge right here!!!
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There is also the book "Someone I Know Has Multiple Personalities: A Book for Significant Others", that has been highly recommended. You might want to consider reading it. It is commendable that you are standing by your friend and trying to understand her situation. I am sure that means a lot to her and I wish that there were more like you.
Purrs--Laura
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does she have a therapist? I don't know any way other than therapy to integrate her personalities.
I won't lie and say it's easy or fun, but I am finding out it can be done.
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and I would not try to handle it myself, if I was you, unless you are a trained professional. It is really bad when it starts coming together.
don't get a pdoc, that is, not someone who is just going to prescribe drugs, get a THERAPIST -- not and MD. She may need both, but start with therapy. emdr is good, or dnms, which is what I do.
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