in dissociative identity disorder, is it possible that the host n alter appear at the same time?

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like when i am chatting using two IDs at the same time, the first ID is the alter and the other one is the host? they are not interact with each other but with other people simultaneously... and of course they are two distinct personalities, with different manners, typos, styles, voice, history, etc. Is it also possible that the host is the one who is aware that there are some alters?
Very interesting and intriguing question. You haven't mentioned if you've been identified with DID., however.

I am not a mental health professional. That being said, let me share with you an excerpt from my DSM-IV-TR:
"Alternate identities are experienced as taking control in sequence, one at the expense of the other, and may deny knowledge of one another, be critical of one another, or appear to be in open conflict. Occasionally, one or more powerful identities allocate time to the others...Individuals with this disorder experience frequent gaps in memory for personal history, both remote and recent."

Really difficult to say, but it seems possible, based on that text, that one or more dominant personality could be allowing the other(s) to participate at times. It also shows that the a dominant personality certainly can be aware of alters; you may not even know of others that exist, yet. There may be another dominant personality which controls the others, which unknowingly perceive themselves as the sole dominant personalities, and they are instructed not to recognize or acknowledge other IDs being used to chat.

Very complicated, and let me reinforce that I am NOT a mental health professional.  (+ info)

Is depersonalization disorder a lesser form of dissociative identity disorder (multiple personality disorder)?

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I suffer from depersonalization disorder, have for as long as I can remember. I'm 21. I have a 19 year old friend who suffers from dissociative identity disorder. After talking with her a lot about it, I'm starting to think the two disorders are directly related, in that depersonalization disorder is a much less severe version of dissociative identity disorder. But I don't want to go around telling people this unless I'm sure. I'm looking for an expert answer here, so please don't post something like "I don't know" or "what are those?" Thanks very much for your time.
Sappho you have the right idea. Dissociative Identity Disorder, Depersonalization, even Daydreaming are all forms of disassociation. Everyone experiences depersonalization, even people who do not have severe emotional or mental issues.

However, the level of symptoms, and the degree to which the disassociation NEGATIVELY effects a person's life, is what determines whether or not it's a disorder. Despite how disruptive depersonalization CAN be for the sufferer, it is IS "less severe" than DID in terms of loss with one's surrounding ect.  (+ info)

Can Marijuana use lead to Dissociative Identity Disorder?

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And can Schizophrenia lead to a "Fight Club" like thing, where you see someone else doing what you did?
Studies have shown that Marijuana use can lead to schizophrenia.
My sister has it, and believe me, you don't want it.  (+ info)

can it be argued that Tom Wingfield from glass menagerie suffers from Dissociative Identity disorder?

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or is that pushing it? could he be suffering from derealization?
The brother/protagonist? I would say neither to be honest. He was fully aware of his surroundings and his responsibilities to both mother and sister... he was just stressed out and didn't give a fuck. He absolutely knew what he was doing to his family when he left. And would you drown out that mother if you could?  (+ info)

Question on depersonalization/dissociative disorders..?

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I've been diagnosed with depersonalization, reasons unknown and I've had alot of scary symptoms, like not really connected to myself at all and not knowing who I am [not literally] and just servere emotional numbness and a feeling of unreality constantly. Anyways, I just had a physical and a blood test, an EKG test, and I've been to a neurologist for an exam and he said everything was fine and everything came back fine but recently I've had maybe the worst symptoms I've ever experienced.

I feel like I have no idea who my family is. I know their names, their ages, but it's like they're complete strangers to me, I don't know if it's because I'm SO disconnected. I'm so detatched from my life that it's almost like it's not MY life anymore. My house, my job, everything seems unfamiliar to me. It's like this house that I've lived at for 15 year almost isn't mine. It's so scary. I just wanted to see if anybody ever experienced this because it's been a few days and this feeling has stayed just as intense the entire time. I'm freaking out. Is this normal for anxiety and depersonalization? Please some comfort and advice : * ( Thanks.
I'm not an MD but have experienced what you talk about. From my experience it was 100% anxiety/panic related.

When most people think of anxiety, they think about being anxious about a partiular life event, doing a particular thing, etc. However, if you have really strong generalized anxiety, its not uncommon to just start thinking about your thinking, becoming more and more isolated and detached from the world around you. Most the time you walk around feeling unreal, light headed, etc.

If you've had a battery of tests and all looks normal, it's probably anxiety/panic. The more you stress it, the stronger the feelings of depersonalization get.

I'm not affiliated, but check out www dot stresscenter dot com and read her story and surf the forum to see if you can relate.

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Are you living with Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorder?

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Do you have night terrors? Do you have panic attacks? Have you ever sought treatment? Are you too embarrassed to even talk about it?
Yes, yes I have night terrors and panic attacks. Yes, I'm in treatment. And it is somewhat embarrassing, I find its highly personal and most people in RL do not know that I have DID because I choose not to disclose it. -Neb  (+ info)

How do you integrate the alters in a Dissociative Identity Disorder patient?

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Assuming that the patient has agreed that this is the best course, there are several ways of integrating alters. Some people I know have used hypnosis, others have used psychotherapy. The most important work is the work of the patient in wanting to integrate, keeping the "strengths" of each of the alters while discarding what the patient feels are negatives. It might help to thank the alters, though in one video I saw the patient felt the need to sort of "trick" the alters into integration.

It is important to get professional help in doing this.

This answer could be much longer, but that's the short answer. Hope it helps
Dana  (+ info)

Can someone cause themselves to get Dissociative Identity Disorder?

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is it possibel for one to get it on purpose?
EXACTLY MY QUESTION!!! I'M A FAN OF THAT ILLNESS!!!... kidding. :/
Well here you got an answer:]
The illness usually happens as the result of severe trauma - typically sexual abuse, physical abuse or even emotional abuse. the condition develops when this abuse is experienced repeatedly over long periods of time from a young age.
you are so unhappy with your life that a separate personality starts to develop inside you, so the person can slip into the personality in order to escape the trauma

I wouldn't try this if I were you :P  (+ info)

Are there any Dissociative Identity Disorder support groups in Phoenix, Arizona?

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I've got DID, but would don't want to attend therapy. I figured a support group would be a good fit for me.
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Why is Dissociative Identity Disorder being removed from the DSM?

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I am a believer in DID because my best friend has it. I am very supportive of her. Why is eing removed from the dsm?
Believers and non-believers can answer-please state which one hyou are
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