Living With 7 Personalities: Helen's Extreme Dissociative Identity Disorder

Meet Helen, a woman with Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder. Helen navigates life with seven distinct personalities, each with its own unique traits and memories. This episode provides an in-depth look at her daily struggles, her coping mechanisms, and the ongoing support from her lifelong friend. Watch as we uncover the realities of living with DID and the journey towards healing.

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[wylmacobb]

So glad that you found each other again and you seem a real, true friend. Happy that you are there for Helen.

[petsmart]

She seems like such a sweet person. I’m glad they have such a great friendship. We all have our own issues to face and deal with, I hope everyone is able to find peace one day. 😊❤

[jerrihall]

I'm sitting here crying because this is the heart and soul of true love and friendship. As the mother of a special adult who will always be in my care, to see this beautiful commitment despite the myriad challenges, makes my heart sing. Thank you so much! All my love to you guys!

[janegeorge-john]

This is heartbreaking to watch. I just can’t imagine the suffering that she went through, that caused all of this pain. My heart goes out to her.

[moiraslater]

I have DID. My voice never changes, you would never know. My thought patterns and reactions to things change drastically though. With severe trauma/abuse I would zone out so I didn't have to deal with it...we maladapt at times like this and somehow keep living as though through someone else. The alters, the other selves are protective and come about to live when I can't. With loads of trauma healing we live as one now. Before proper diagnosis it was a chaotic not knowing what was going on. With recognition of each self and the associated trauma the chaos has subsided and I function very well.

[pumpkinpuna]

Reuniting with Helen and then finding out she's got DID sounds absolutely heartbreaking. ❤😢 But she's so fortunate to have you supporting her and not being judgemental for what shes endeared and the end result. Youre also fortunate to be reunited with her and learning from her.

[alexisjames]

I have DID. Diagnosed at sixty after a lifetime of knowing I was strange and unsure what was wrong. I was abused by my adoptive parents with an element of possible ritual abuse and being pimped out by my father after being given alcohol and temazepam . First alter came at six yrs old. Possibly even as a baby . I’m not suitable for integration as my alters fragment easily and also very prone to dissociation. That doctor who denies the existence of DID is retraumatising victims of horrific abuse. Where does he thinks the brain goes when a little child cannot cope with the levels of trauma. Disgraceful man. Most likely a Freemason and busy being an abuser!

[rebeccamccready]

Have seen this documentary so many times i would love an update as to how she is and it a very interesting documentary and I hope she is ok ♥️ I really feel for her ♥️ just incredible woman to share her disorders and very brave to do this documentary with her school friend show the world about her

[WalkingFeat]

How generous, brave and kind for Helen, Adam, William, Brenda, Alex, Elizabeth and Jamie are for sharing their story. Thank you. The more we learn about multiplicity the less frightened we will be around it. It's likely far more common than most know - as the switching is often not pronounced.

[nancisailormoy]

This made me cry. We may never ever know what happened to her as a child, but whatever it was it had to have been so very terrible. I hope someday she is able to let go of the others and feel safe again and having found her old friend might just be the best thing that ever happened to her.

[jenniferkelly]

So sad, brought me to tears. She is so lucky to have you as a friend. I hope things improve.

[sonoAlex]

Her friend is so sweet with Helen and all of the personalities, it's sad and sweet at the sane time.. emotional.
She could be herself in each personality without any fear thanks to her friend. This what all people with DID need ❤

[homeboundmama]

I'm just glad she has her friend back in her life to help bring her joy

[terrinew]

Thank you so much for finding Helen and reconnecting with her, you are an amazing friend and soul to her. I agree with the lady who said it's a shame that professionals don't believe it's a disorder. I truly believe it exists especially with people who have been horriably traumatized, I believe the other personality protect them.

[davidrose]

This explains DID Brilliantly, I've known a Friend for 22yrs and She hasn't explained it as well as this does. And I now know why she doesn't contact me for weeks and months on end sometimes. She has told me she's had over 300, alters' in her Life and was Abused by her Mom as a Baby! I have Aspergers and only knew in my early 40s, and diagnosed aged 43 after I saw a docu on TV about Aspergers and instantly thought that's me. So I know how important these docus are.

[laurelpowell]

I worked as a caregiver for a woman with multiple personalities. It is a very real.

[georgiaobree]

I remember seeing this a long while ago. All I want to do is protect Helen, to mother her, nurture her, help her through life, lift her up and help her find love and acceptance through friends. This is so tragic. I am so glad these two lovely friends found each other again. xxg

[mooncakerabbithender]

Dear Helen I remember seeing this year back and wonder how she is today. What a lovely friend she has a true friend. I hope that today there is further research that can help with this painful illness .One cant imagine living each day like this. Best wishes for Helen

[sarahsearle]

I feel very sad for Helen. What unimaginable things she must have endured. Her friend seems very nice & kind to her.

[allie]

Oh my goodness...i wasnt expecting what she said about what happened to her as a teen when she got pregnant. That absolutely stopped me in my tracks 😢 that one incident alone must scar a person for life. Let alone what else could have also happened 😭😭