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My Journey to Accepting My Dissociative Identity Disorder
Coming forward as a professional with lived experience of DID has given me the freedom to show others that they can embrace who they are and accept all parts of themselves. -
I Wish They’d Seen It Sooner: Growing Up Undiagnosed
It does make me sad to think some of my suffering could have been alleviated sooner. -
How I Navigated Gender and Sexuality with Multiple Personalities
Alters can have their own unique identities with different genders, goals, beliefs and roles. -
The Fascinating Connection Between Octopi and Dissociative Identity Disorder
The suckers of an octopus function much like the identities of someone with DID. -
Surviving to Thriving: Coping with Dissociative Identity Disorder
It was like taking care of a large family inside myself. -
Conquering Each Day with Dissociative Identity Disorder
"Sharing a mind and body with several unique identities ensures a chaotic life. However, I’ve found that we [my "parts" and I] have the power to safely guide ourselves by implementing helpful interventions." -
Attention Spans in the Age of Technology
If your child seems to be having trouble focusing or finishing simple tasks without getting distracted, you may be wondering if it’s because of a mental health condition, like ADHD. Before jumping to conclusions, take some time to survey your child’s environment. -
Viewing ADHD with A More Positive Attitude
While putting a positive spin on mental illnesses can seem like an insurmountable challenge, it is possible. ADHD is more than not being able to focus or sit still—it’s having a power house brain that can be difficult to control. -
Riding the Shark: Surviving Crisis/Catastrophe
A respected doctor with Dissociative Identity Disorder was sent to jail for a crime he wasn’t aware he committed. At the expense of losing his physical freedom, however, he regained mental freedom.