Exploring Dissociative Identity Disorder and Little Space with Raz

In this episode, the host Eira Auri (Autisticly Aar) discusses the intricate and often misunderstood mental health condition Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) previously recognsied as multiple personality disorder with guest Raz, known as Little Alt Space on Instagram.

Raz shares personal experiences of living with DID, the complexities of different alters, and the challenges of navigating relationships and daily life including how her DID impacts on her skills and abilities exploring what it means to experience age-regression with alters in the system.

The conversation also delves into the significance of regression, Little Space, and ABDL (Adult Baby Diaper Lover) as coping mechanisms linked to childhood trauma. Raz talks about the comfort and safety found in little items like pacifiers and diapers, as well as how these items aid in managing sensory sensitivities and are essential with the trauma healing journey she has embarked to nurture the needs of her inner-child.

The episode underscores the importance of understanding and compassion towards those with DID and related neurodivergent conditions such as autism and ADHD.

This podcast episode is recommended to an audience of 18+, This podcast includes references to trauma childhood, childhood trauma and possible references to self-harm

Find more about D.I.D: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders/dissociative-disorders/

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HMWcAcXjNmw?si=pJ0P3-c5DRcimkvw

read the podcast interview: https://www.neurorainbowproject.com/rainbow-reads/deep-dive-into-did

email the podcast: [email protected]

follow on bluesky: @neurorainbowproject.com/@pacifyingmyautism.com

Episode Rundown

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:31 Exploring Nonbinary Identity

00:56 Podcast Focus and Themes

01:54 Understanding Neurodivergent Experiences

07:56 Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Explained

15:00 Impact of DID on Relationships

18:53 Coping with DID and Age Regression

20:22 Exploring DID and Age Regression

22:23 Social Media and Little Space

24:42 Linking DID with ADHD and Autism

27:09 Sensory Comforts and Regression

27:57 Collecting Little Items

30:07 Understanding DID and Integration

38:59 ABDL and Non-Sexual Regression

40:16 Challenges and Coping Mechanisms

44:14 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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