That seems quite harsh. You’re basically telling systems that they’re either faking it or it’s a problem, but why are you the arbiter of that? It feels similar to transphobes or homophobes saying being trans/gay is either fake or something you should “fix”. You’re getting very close to using the medical system to enforce social standards on people who don’t conform to them under the guise of “disorder” where the patient is actually fine.
Sorry, there is an unspoken ‘in my option’ in what I said. I am not a medical professional, so no one should think that is the case. In fact probably no one in this discussion is qualified to express an opinion by that measure.
What do you mean by ‘telling systems’?
I have a friend with DID, but I’m not an expert. The media also portrays DID inaccurately most of the time, so it’s hard to explain when there’s disinformation from multiple angles. I’d recommend doing some independent research or talking to your therapist about parts works as a way to understand more.
I think you are right. I seem to have too restricted a definition in my mind and ended up talking at cross angles to others. This is a topic I need to do some reading about.
I have to disagree with all this. What you describe either IS a disorder or not multiple personalities.
We’re plural. Our lived experience runs contrary to your opinion.
That seems quite harsh. You’re basically telling systems that they’re either faking it or it’s a problem, but why are you the arbiter of that? It feels similar to transphobes or homophobes saying being trans/gay is either fake or something you should “fix”. You’re getting very close to using the medical system to enforce social standards on people who don’t conform to them under the guise of “disorder” where the patient is actually fine.
Sorry, there is an unspoken ‘in my option’ in what I said. I am not a medical professional, so no one should think that is the case. In fact probably no one in this discussion is qualified to express an opinion by that measure.
What do you mean by ‘telling systems’?
“systems” is just the term for a group on one body.
And by “in my opinion” I think you mean “if I had it”? An opinion can still be harmful as outspoken bigots prove.
I have a friend with DID, but I’m not an expert. The media also portrays DID inaccurately most of the time, so it’s hard to explain when there’s disinformation from multiple angles. I’d recommend doing some independent research or talking to your therapist about parts works as a way to understand more.
I think a big problem with this thread is the framing, “being multiple people.” There is a lot of nuance here.
I think you are right. I seem to have too restricted a definition in my mind and ended up talking at cross angles to others. This is a topic I need to do some reading about.