Q: memegenerator is being a dick again, could you provide me a new link so I can submit a degu meme?
Anonymous
here you go!
Anonymous
Q: @lifeofanalternateself Me and my alters used to sometimes split the work. I am a host btw, but I did all the homework, but another me did a lot of writing stuff at school while another of us really liked math, so we let her ace all the tests.
Anonymous
We have something similar going on as well, where Amy does almost all the math and science, and Esmerelda does Spanish.
Thanks for writing in!
-Rage of Those Interrupted
Q: hey im really worried about my host. He's got all these assignments to do but he's too busy keeping me sane to do them. I don't know how to help him out. When I co-concious with him it looks like a professional wrote his assignment and he plagirised the entire thing, but if he's front and I'm not then he's too tired to do any of it! I'd really like some help please <3
lifeofanalternateself
All that I can really suggest is that you work out times when both of you can be present to help with the work. If you can’t be out often enough, is there anyone else who could help him? Could he prioritize and get done the most important work and let you edit it and possibly complete some of the other work later? Can other responsibilities be put aside for a little while so that school can be the main focus?
If your schedule is similar to mine, you’re on the home stretch! Just hang on a little bit longer and put your energy towards getting the grades you want, and then you can relax a bit more when summer comes.
Do our followers have any other ideas or tips?
-Rage of Those Interrupted
Q: Hi there. I am quite confused, and I have a few questions that I hope make sense? I've been diagnosed with PTSD, and ED, and depression and have been doing trauma based therapy for the past 2 years. I can't remember my childhood, middle school and most of HS. I am 22 years old and in college now. For as long as I can remember I've had Little One (a younger version of myself) and this whole other world called Wonderland in my head that I go to when I'm triggered. (I'll write another ask)
breatheforeverypart
(Hi again!) There is also another ah, I don’t know what to call it, 15 year old part of myself that makes me feel like self-harming again, something I haven’t do in YEARS. I feel crazy. Because they are versions of myself, does this sound like DID or DDNOS? My therapist is confused and I am so very lost. Thanks for listening.
If, when you get triggered and mentally retreat inside, another part completely takes over and does things while you’re gone, that would indicated DID. Otherwise, because of how you describe the parts, I’d be more inclined to call it DDNOS. However, I really don’t know enough about the situation to be able to say for sure. Either way, I would like to stress that you’re not crazy! No matter what’s causing the other parts of you, they were made as a perfectly reasonable survival mechanism.
If there’s anything else that I can help with, please feel free to ask! I wish you the best of luck.
-Rage of Those Interrupted
Q: I'm not sure if this is going to make sense but I have weird memory loss. But it's not memory loss, I don't know how to call them. It's like the memory part in my brain is seperated in two; Real memories and fake ones. Sometimes when I do something, even if it just happen in the very minute, my brain can't process whether it actually happened or if it was just my imagination. Did that make sense?
always-brewstatic
Is it just that you experience derealization and can’t tell when your actions are real, or are you actually getting false memories of the past as well? If it’s just derealization, you could probably use grounding techniques to feel more attached to reality in the here and now. Otherwise, I’m not quite sure what to tell you. I don’t have any experience with that and don’t want to tell you wrong. Either way, if it’s severe or causing you a lot of distress, I would try to see a professional. They may have better techniques for reconnecting to the moment, or they may be able to prescribe you medication that will lesson the dissociation.
Good luck!
-Rage of Those Interrupted
Q: Hello, so I have a friend who has scitzophrenic symptoms, such as having a voice talk to him in his head and vivid hallucinations. Though, this voice also takes control of him as almost 'another personality' if you will. He does not remember anything from the experience- which makes me suspect D.I.D. This 'voice/other personality' is very violent so if you could offer any insight or aid into what you think it might be, it would be greatly appreciated!
Anonymous
That does sound more like DID than schizophrenia, but it’s very possible for someone to have both syndromes. And really, if the voice is violent, then it doesn’t matter what’s causing it. He needs professional help in order to protect both himself and the people around him. It’s good that you’re looking for ways to help your friend, but there’s really nothing that we can do other than try to give you advice. What he really needs is someone who can help him and give him what he needs, whether that be medication, temporary hospitalization, or just therapy. I wish the best of luck to you and your friend.
-Rage of Those Interrupted
Q: I don't have internal communication with my alters, but a large majority of the time I feel like there's a figurative beehive in my head - sort of like a background noise that i can't hear, but more or less can feel. (Not like a vibrating or anything, sort of a busy fullness thing I guess?) I don't really know how to describe it, but it takes up at least 45% of my concentration 90% of the time and is really distracting. Is this sort of thing normal? Do you have any tips to help communication?
Anonymous
Yes, that sort of thing is common with DID. Hopefully, better communication will help with that. To improve communication, you can leave notes around (either physical notes or on your computer) for your alters to reply to. You can make sure that they’re all safe and are having their needs met by doing small things like getting stuffed animals or art supplies for the littles. Of course, physical safety will help a system to relax a good deal. Some people find that meditation helps them to reach their system, though sometimes just practicing is enough. Since you already hear them to some extent, it might be easier for you to reach them. If you have therapy, therapists can be good mediators. Sometimes, friends can help function as a go between, as well.
Good luck!
~Rage of Those Interrupted
Q: Hello! I wanted to thank you for this blog, I found it today and have already spent a couple of hours reading it. I've been suffering from a few mental illnesses for years (depression, panic disorder, PDNOS..) and ever since I was a kid I've had derealisation/depersonalisation attacks which have got worse in the past 6 months. But reading the stories of others and your advices has helped A LOT! Right now I'm seeing a therapist weekly but will absolutely continue following this blog too! :)
jacobs-stabber
I’m glad that it helps you so much! <3
Q: Hi, I was just wonder if you knew this - can two alters be out at the same time? For example, one being out, but then switching to the other seamlessly, even talking to one another (with an obvious switch in between) or responding outloud to one another. As if they are both 'out'. Is this a real thing, or maybe something that can happen/does happen?
Anonymous
Yes, that’s very possible. It’s called being co-conscious (having two or more alters aware of the outside world at once) or co-fronting (having two or more alters using the body at once). I know that for some systems, it’s easy for two alters to hand the body back and forth or to talk to each other out loud with little pause. If two alters merge a bit, it’s even possible for the body to respond to both of them at once. It all depends on the system’s cooperation and how strong the dissociative barriers are. For those with inner worlds, it’s possible that there’s a certain room inside where anyone who’s there can contribute to conversations or quickly switch into the body.
~Rage of Those Interrupted
Q: Hi :) I was wondering how I could tell my mom about my depersonalization/derealization issues? I really want to talk to her about it, but I just don't know how to bring it up. Thanks!
Anonymous
Do you have a therapist that could serve as a buffer and help explain to your mom what you mean? If you can find information online, both informational sources and personal stories, that will help her understand what you’re experiencing. Try to relate it to things that she’s experienced. As well, try to pick a good time when she won’t be too stressed. Ease her into it and don’t tell her everything at all once.
I hope that this helps some. Good luck!
~Rage of Those Interrupted
