Laeticia here! I’m so glad to be featured in Chandra’s @commonhumanitypodcast and share about some parts of my story there! It’s amazing to be interviewed by Chandra for this episode, and I wish her for the best! This episode about my DID journey is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thank you so much for listening! Synopsis from the original episode: Laeticia, better known as Lae, is an online peer supporter who has been voluntarily working in a Discord support server for youth named Kendra Kat Foundation for over 4 years, and she used to spend 3 years helping out in another support server for teenagers as a minor before that. Today, she shares with me about being an online peer supporter in her early 20s, her diagnosis journey of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), and facing mental health issues as a human. Original episode: "Mental Health, Diagnosis, and Being Human" on Common Humanity. Veritas has recorded this on the phone from the laptop, so audio quality will vary. The copyright of the original episode remains with Chandra from Common Humanity. Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast.

Veritas goes on DIDebunk to share about the work they have done during the mid-series break.

Veritas talks about overt and covert representations of DID and OSDD-1, as well as the nuances and logistics that come with it. Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast. Additional Resources DID/OSDD-1 Presentation by DID Research Organisation Overt vs Covert Identities by MultiplicityAndMe Outdated but useful Psychological Article on Overt vs Covert Representation Overt vs Covert DID and Debates on Covert Statistics Images Credit: Images on Google Search and Edits in a Collage

Onnida is back to DIDebunk for the first time in 22 episodes to share about internal and external forms of communication which alters in the same system may employ. Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast. Additional Resources Communicating with Alters: Part 1 - External by DissociaDID Communicating with Alters: Part 2 - Internal by DissociaDID "Why is my internal communication (in DID or OSDD) not working?" by CTAD Clinic Developing communication in DID or OSDD through understanding alters by CTAD Clinic Image credits: Google Search

Jenessa returns for a new episode about systems interacting with the real world. She talks about singlets, singletsonas, system responsibility, and masking in the DID and OSDD-1 context. Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast. Additional Resources Masking and Unmasking by DissociaDID Masking in Dissociative Identity Disorder with P1nk by The Law System System Responsibility in Dissociative Identity Disorder by MultiplicityAndMe System Responsibility | Dissociative Identity Disorder by Evie's Small World Definitions by Black in Dissociative Galaxy Discord server: Singlet: A Singlet is a person with only one and unique identity. A singlet is the opposite of someone plural. Singlets can also have extreme mood swings due to other disorders, but it isn't being plural: even if controlled by the emotion, per se, they are still in the control of their body. They can also be affected by dissociative disorders. Singlets can also experience different parts of self. But that doesn't inherently mean that they have DID. Parts of self are utilized for example in IFS therapy. Not everyone with parts has DID/OSDD-1. There is big difference between parts in Internal Family Systems and alters in DID! So, if you're a questioning system, keep this in mind. Only a professional can give you a final answer. Outer World: For the alters who live inside the body, the "real" world is what they may call the Outside world. Some systems will also use the word "being out" instead of the word fronting. Definition of Singletsona by Clayre Sessoms: Singletsona refers to a Singular Persona in a Plural System. A ‘singletsona’ is an intriguing concept within the realm of plurality. It denotes a persona that a plural system may adopt when interacting with the world as a single entity. However, it’s critical to understand that a singletsona is a façade or role undertaken by a plural system and doesn’t diminish or erase their plural identity. Happy Lunar New Year everybody! Here is some information about the most important Chinese festival of the entire year! In case you don't know, Lunar New Year is celebrated in other countries like Japan, Korea, Mongolia and Vietnam, but in different ways than the Chinese does! I am a Cantonese Chinese who's grown up celebrating this festival with my family, and I want to share this with you guys! Historical details in the Origins of Chinese New Year by China Highlights Chinese New Year 2019 Lion Dance (popular in the festival) in Hong Kong by Asia HOT Festival customs in Hong Kong's Chinese New Year: plants, clothing, red packets, and food Annual Lunar New Year Fair 2024 in Mong Kok Flower Market, Hong Kong by MJtravelover Comparisons between Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese New Year by Cool History Bros Image Credits: Google Images

Laeticia returns to DIDebunk to explain about blurring and blending: two common states in systems, as well as the indicators that DID and OSDD-1 members use to show that. Edit: Blendiness is not a real word. It was made up on the spot and was detected after the recordings were completed. Sorry about that. Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast. Additional Resources: Dealing with Blurriness in Dissociative Identity Disorder by Multiplicity And Me When Alters Blend by The Entropy System Quoted definitions from Dissociative Galaxy Discord server, written by Black: Blurring is usually a general identity confusion between the various alters who may be close to the front. It might also happen if the system is more dissociated due to triggers or too many alters are in front. Blending occurs when two or more alters get too close together and temporarily become "one". The cause for blending usually is that both of the alters are actively needed in front, or that some good integration has happened, and they are more capable of sharing the body. The result might have its own temporary name and share abilities of alters that are currently blended. Blending is a temporary process, if it is not and stays this way, then we could talk about fusion. Image credits: Google images of blurriness

Sapphire presents her favourite community terminology -- dormancy -- and explains its meaning. Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast. Additional links Dormant Alters by Learn about DID Dormancy: Can Alters Die? by Lemon and Lively What is Dormancy in DID and Alter Switch Caught on Camera by Power to the Plurals Dormant Alters by Dissociative Identity Disorder in a Nutshell Image credits: One of the many sleeping human cartoon pictures on Ecosia search

Sapphire presents an episode on pseudomemories in the DID and OSDD-1 context and compares it with false memories by researching on community information and scientific articles. Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast. References in this episode: False Memory: What You Need to Know by Healthline How False Memories are Formed in Your Brain by Very Well Mind False Memory in Psychology: Example & More by Simply Psychology Case study: Max's Pseudomemories from Mage System System community definition: Pseudomemories Personal experiences: Axel talks about Pseudomemories from Acrylic and Aether Quoting from Dissociative Galaxy Discord server: Definitions written by Black Pseudomemory is also known as "non-body memory", something which didn't happen to the body but that the alter can remember as if it really happened. The cause may be diverse. The most common ones with systems are memories from very realistic dreams or from an alter's "past", a memory created by the brain to give the alter a fuller identity or from an introjected source. Commonly it forms as a metaphor or cover up for existing body trauma memory, which the system wouldn't really be able to fully process or deal with. For introjects, who split to deal with certain body trauma, it's common to have a background source story that somehow represents the body trauma and therefore they take on the feelings coming from said trauma. Pseudo-memories can simply be there and not affecting the person/alter. But they can also be traumatic and create a PTSD response if triggered. So, it is important to not invalidate anyone who may have pseudo-memories, as for them, it is as real as reality can be. It is important to allow emotional and trauma processing to happen even with pseudo memories, since, as mentioned above, they are very likely to be active representation of body memory and their processing can prepare the system to deal with body trauma. It is also important for introjects to learn how to separate themselves from their source. An introject isn't their source and they must keep this in mind themselves. Image credits: Did that actually happen? – The Central Trend

Veritas talks about a highly demanded topic this week. She also describes generic trends she has noticed, and explains that inner world is not something that everyone with DID and OSDD-1 has. Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast. References: Internal Worlds by DID Research Organisation Inner World and Mindscapes by Power to the Plurals Balancing the Outer World with the Inner World by CTAD Clinic ⁠Inner Worlds by DissociaDID⁠ Image credits: What is Karma and How It Works ? (lifecoachcode.com)

Veritas returns in 2024 to explain fusion and splits with analogies. She also spent some time comparing the differences between fusion and integration. Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast. Image credits: The Current MSU. Com The DIDebunk Community server is available now! Join via this permalink: https://discord.com/invite/TngqmDPpge Looking forward to seeing you there!

Jenessa talks about passive influence in a short episode and shares some of her personal experiences with it. Note: I am not a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. Everything we say in this podcast is what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself. For more information about passive influence: DID Research.Org: Switching and Passive Influence The Rings System: What is Passive Influence? Special Notice Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! The evening of 29th September, 2023 is this year's date for its annual festivities. For summarised information about the festival's origin tale and cultural practices, click on this simple YouTube video at ⁠Mid Autumn Festival story and how Chinese celebrate it - YouTube⁠ . It is voiced in English, with English subtitles available! Image art: DIDebunk

Aidana talks about the two definitions that co-consciousness can be interpreted by the DID/OSDD-1 community and the mental health professionals out there. Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything that we say on this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself. Co-Consciousness Definitions: 1) Being close to the front without actively interacting with it, similar to watching a movie or eavesdropping a conversation 2) Two alters are aware of each other and can convey messages without direct obstacles in between them

Aidana and Troubleley explain the meanings and repercussions of fronting, co-fronting and being front stuck, which are three commonly used terms in the DID and OSDD-1 community. Introduction, Fronting and Co-Fronting: Troubleley Transition, Front Stuck and Conclusion: Aidana Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything that we say on this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself. Community Resources: Fronting in DID Explained Fronting, Co-Fronting and Front Stuck from Dissociative Galaxy (a Discord server) Image: lolcow.farm

Laeticia talks about the concept of switching, how switching can be experienced, and the factors that come into play. Note: I am not a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself. Links for further learning: https://h-o-m-e.org/fronting-did/https://did-research.org/did/identity_alteration/switchinghttps://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/dissociativeliving/2018/6/about-alter-switching-in-dissociative-identity-disorderhttps://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/dissociativeliving/2019/10/forcing-an-alter-switch-in-dissociative-identity-disorderhttps://www.simplyneuroscience.org/post/dissociative-identity-disorder-and-its-impact-on-the-brainhttps://www.verywellhealth.com/dissociative-identity-disorder-switching-5212103https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeS_TaU-dochttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6gK9NVq1lE Community server: Dissociative Galaxy on Discord (App) Image: DIDebunk

Sapphire returns to the podcast to discuss about ANPs and EPs, and the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary levels of structural dissociation. Edit: The time of integration into the whole picture is 6-9 years old, not 9-12 years old. Note: I am not a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. Everything we say in this podcast is what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself. Research Links for this Episode ⁠Introduction to Structural Dissociation by CTAD Clinic ⁠ What is Structural Dissociation by Living Wellness Healing and Zen Centre ⁠ Structural Dissociation by DID Research Organisation⁠ The Theory of Structural Dissociation of the Personality by Dissociatedaze ANPs and EPs by DID Research Organisation Working with Structural Dissociation when Treating Trauma by the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine Understanding 'Parts' and their Treatment from a Structural Dissociation Perspective by EMDR Gateway Dissociation, Depersonalisation and Derealisation: A Trio of Trouble by Trans4Nation Photo Credits: Trans4Nation.Wordpress.com

Cadence shares about community knowledge of fragments (a two-dimensional alter) and polyfragmented systems (people with more than 100 alters). Note: I am not a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. Everything we say in this podcast is what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself. Quotes from Dissociative Galaxy's Common Terms channel by Black: Fragment is a less distinct part. Typically, they split for a "not so big" task or "not so long" situation. They usually hold one feeling or one task. Therefore, fragments will usually only have one purpose or will not be that defined of a part. They can also just be a memory, not a complete alter with an appearance or personal will. Commonly they also split for holding trauma memories, which no one in the system is capable of dealing with. If fragments form only to perform short-time tasks, it's common that they end up fusing after their "job" is finished. Polyfragmentation: Polyfragmented DID, or also known as Complex DID, is another form of how a system can present. C-DID is not an official diagnosis but is more of system label modifier or specification. Common misinformation is that C-DID just means 100+ parts, which is not true. Most common parts of C-DID are: — A large number of parts, alters, fragments. — Layers / epochs: A system may tend to group people together by what stage of life they split in, and/or new sets of alters split to handle major changes in life situation ; each grouping system depends on each and every system. — Presence of subsystems: Either or both of group and "system-in-system" subsystems. — Weak non-dissociative defenses: Dissociation and/or escapism are a primary coping mechanism. — Very active and/or complex headspaces. — Complex splitting patterns: Multiple alters splitting from the same incident, or multiple over a short period of time. — Pain-phobic orientation: "They can't handle that memory / remembering any trauma, I'm keeping them safe from it". — Copy alters: Alters that are very similar to the people they split off. — A fairly small group of primary fronters, with other fronters coming around as needed. — More frequent coconsciousness or passive influence. You don't have to have all of these to be considered polyfragmented/complex, but if you experience a lot of them it's worth looking into. It's important to add that you can experience those without being polyfragmented. Image Credit: Dissociative Identity Disorder in TheMighty.com

Veritas returns to the podcast to share about the meanings of systems and subsystems in the DID and OSDD subtype one community. Note: I am not a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. Everything we say in this podcast is what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself. Further study: https://did-research.org/did/alters/systems Subsystem | Multiplicity and Plurality Wiki | Fandom 100+ ALTERS? SUB-SYSTEMS: Dissociative Identity Disorder | (Formerly Multiple Personality Disorder) - YouTube Picture Credits: Dissociative Identity Disorder in Pinterest

Irena mainly speaks about how alters can identify as a different gender and biological sex than the body, as well as seeing themselves as a shapeshifter or perceiving their appearances differently even as a human alter. Note: I am not a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. Everything we say in this podcast is what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself.  Links for further reading: A person with DID's experience of Gender Opposite-Gender Alters Image Credits: TeePublic.com

Groupsi shares his insights of introjects in the DID and OSDD-1 community, which is a common yet misunderstood type of alter. Note: I am not a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. Everything we say in this podcast is what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself. Further resources: Fictives and Factives by the Entropy System All About Introjects by Diary of a Survivor Introjects from Multiplicity Fandom Introject Education Carrd Fictives (within Introjects) by the AllTogetherDID podcast The rest of the information comes from resources in various Discord servers specifically for people with DID/OSDD-1 or suspect to have it.

Jenessa gives listeners a very simple overview of non-human alters in the episode. Note: I am not a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. Everything we say in this podcast is what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself. Detailed information about non-human alters: Non-Human Alters | DID-Research.org Non human alters / animal alters in dissociative identity disorder, not as (powertotheplurals.com) On this podcast, we mainly focus on the experiences on DID and OSDD-1 instead of other pluralities. Plurals in this case means people with alters. (32) SWITCHING ON CAMERA & NON-HUMAN ALTERS | All About Alters 3 | Debunking DID Ep 5 | REUPLOAD - YouTube Have a good week! Image Credits: Science Fun Party: Investigate the Animal Kingdom