Demystifying Dissociative Identity Disorder: Common Questions Answered

For anyone who is a survivor of abuse or trauma, please take care when viewing this video as some content may be triggering.

[Lenergyiskey]

The way Amanda describes the hypervigilence and how we pick up on so many things and then internalise the blame for that or at least question 'is it us' is so spot on.
Within reason there has to be transparency and trust with the therapist because we absolutely struggle to trust.
I struggle to trust my various inners let alone someone outside my world.
I am so excited that there is more understanding of this evolving in the world of Psychology.

[KarenDUlrich]

Trauma is trending in mental health and therapists believe their 20 CEU's make them an expert. 99.9% don't get trauma or are able to accurately identify let alone help. If support groups were searched you will find thousands of people with DID helping each other because story after story of failure and harm by therapists is a regular occurrence. The second biggest problem is unaffordability and lack of access to bonafide care.

[Shadow-nlr]

If a therapist can build trust with all parts, this is half the battle.

[lizhampson]

Thankyou very very much to all of you. 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[allie]

I felt really hurt and betrayed by a therapist a few years ago and I'm still struggling to recover from that hurt. I don't think they meant to cause any harm to me whatsoever & I learned alot from them but yeah I've been very stuck on that. My current therapy has helped me with alot of things, & this a little, but it still hurts. 😢 I don't know how to get past it.

[TheHeroicFrog]

Solid conversation, very informative, thank you so much!
I will point out however, that not all healing looks like intergration/fusing. Some of us just want to reach a level of trust, and team-like internal family.

[SuLawn]

I was diagnosed with d.i.d. nearly 30 years ago. I'm finally getting a handle on it, but there's no help out there. Even psychologists don't always recognise this condition.

[sofias]

thank you so much for uploading this discussion seminar, it is incredibly helpful

[jamygarcia]

I want all of you to know how helpful I've found this discussion. It is has come at such an important time for me AND my therapist! Amanda et. al. @ the Eternity System: ty ty ty. Take good care, we stand beside you with permission.

[sr]

I don't know why this scares so many people. I'm the one going through it.

[anewcreation-]

Thank you so much for this wonderful informative webinar. I loved that you were both so open and honest. I have been working alongside people with DID for a while now, and can honestly say that watching this has given me so much insight, in how i can be of more help. And yes I totally agree. love is the key ingredient.

[ReddNSlymmProductions]

What a fantastic webinar! Much like the previous, I've learned so much more about our DID than ever before. Thank you so much!

[jojojo]

12:55 I beg to differ that it’s always that obvious in the extremely artificial content of someone who’s only ever seen you for 1hr weekly in clinic. I switched in my assessment so dramatically it completely shocked me, but my therapist remained oblivious. Part of my problem is even younger parts holding emotions are adept at hiding their existence since any age appropriate emotional display would be severely punished.

[SuLawn]

I am unseen, unheard, unsupported and much misunderstood.

[MerriStarshine]

Hi gosh this is brilliant...wish had seen this live...um wanted to ask a question about how to find a therapist who understands disassociation and cptsd sort of stuff...this really does ring so true for all of me.
If you have any pointers on how to find a therapist really would appreciate any advice on this
Thank you

[emmanew]

Amanda do you have a page I could follow, found what you have spoken about very relatable

[kellinmoore]

I have been diagnosed with DID by several docs since a young age i dont understand how i can have this since i didnt really have child trauma makes no sense ..im confused

[SuLawn]

When I tried to tell someone of my distress I was told I was a fantacist

[lbfaith]

Hopefully someone can answer this: or tell me what it’s called.
I don’t identify with the hand feeling huge but more of at times im rubbing my leg to keep from scratching (eczema) I feel as if my hands aren’t mine. But I know they are because I can feel me touching my own skin. Can’t really explain. It just feels different than an ordinary feeling. It’s actually calming though.