DIDebunk: A dissociative identity disorder podcast

DIDebunk: A dissociative identity disorder podcast

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  • Series 1 Episode 21: Interacting with the World — Blurriness and Blendiness

    Laeticia returns to DIDebunk to explain about blurring and blending: two common states in systems, as well as the indicators that DID and OSDD-1 members use to show that.

    Edit: Blendiness is not a real word. It was made up on the spot and was detected after the recordings were completed. Sorry about that.
    Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast.
    Additional Resources:

    Dealing with Blurriness in Dissociative Identity Disorder by Multiplicity And Me

    When Alters Blend by The Entropy System


    Quoted definitions from Dissociative Galaxy Discord server, written by Black:

    Blurring is usually a general identity confusion between the various alters who may be close to the front. It might also happen if the system is more dissociated due to triggers or too many alters are in front.

    Blending occurs when two or more alters get too close together and temporarily become "one".
    The cause for blending usually is that both of the alters are actively needed in front, or that some good integration has happened, and they are more capable of sharing the body.
    The result might have its own temporary name and share abilities of alters that are currently blended. Blending is a temporary process, if it is not and stays this way, then we could talk about fusion.

    Image credits: Google images of blurriness

    17 min
  • Series 1 Episode 20: Interacting with the World -- Dormancy

    Sapphire presents her favourite community terminology -- dormancy -- and explains its meaning.

    Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast.

    Additional links

    Dormant Alters by Learn about DID

    Dormancy: Can Alters Die? by Lemon and Lively

    What is Dormancy in DID and Alter Switch Caught on Camera by Power to the Plurals

    Dormant Alters by Dissociative Identity Disorder in a Nutshell


    Image credits: One of the many sleeping human cartoon pictures on Ecosia search

    18 min
  • Series 1 Episode 19: Interacting with the World -- Pseudomemories

    Sapphire presents an episode on pseudomemories in the DID and OSDD-1 context and compares it with false memories by researching on community information and scientific articles.

    Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast.


    References in this episode:

    False Memory: What You Need to Know by Healthline

    How False Memories are Formed in Your Brain by Very Well Mind

    False Memory in Psychology: Example & More by Simply Psychology

    Case study: Max's Pseudomemories from Mage System

    System community definition: Pseudomemories

    Personal experiences: Axel talks about Pseudomemories from Acrylic and Aether



    Quoting from Dissociative Galaxy Discord server: Definitions written by Black

    Pseudomemory is also known as "non-body memory", something which didn't happen to the body but that the alter can remember as if it really happened.

    The cause may be diverse. The most common ones with systems are memories from very realistic dreams or from an alter's "past", a memory created by the brain to give the alter a fuller identity or from an introjected source.
    Commonly it forms as a metaphor or cover up for existing body trauma memory, which the system wouldn't really be able to fully process or deal with. For introjects, who split to deal with certain body trauma, it's common to have a background source story that somehow represents the body trauma and therefore they take on the feelings coming from said trauma.
    Pseudo-memories can simply be there and not affecting the person/alter. But they can also be traumatic and create a PTSD response if triggered.
    So, it is important to not invalidate anyone who may have pseudo-memories, as for them, it is as real as reality can be. It is important to allow emotional and trauma processing to happen even with pseudo memories, since, as mentioned above, they are very likely to be active representation of body memory and their processing can prepare the system to deal with body trauma.
    It is also important for introjects to learn how to separate themselves from their source. An introject isn't their source and they must keep this in mind themselves.



    Image credits: Did that actually happen? – The Central Trend

    17 min
  • Series 1 Episode 18: Interacting with the World -- Inner World

    Veritas talks about a highly demanded topic this week. She also describes generic trends she has noticed, and explains that inner world is not something that everyone with DID and OSDD-1 has.

    Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast.

    References:

    Internal Worlds by DID Research Organisation

    Inner World and Mindscapes by Power to the Plurals

    Balancing the Outer World with the Inner World by CTAD Clinic

    ⁠Inner Worlds by DissociaDID⁠

    Image credits:

    What is Karma and How It Works ? (lifecoachcode.com)

    22 min
  • Series 1 Episode 17: Interacting with the World -- Fusions, Splits and Integration
    Veritas returns in 2024 to explain fusion and splits with analogies. She also spent some time comparing the differences between fusion and integration.
    Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for qualified assistance. Please take good care of yourself while you listen to this podcast.
    Image credits: The Current MSU. Com
    The DIDebunk Community server is available now! Join via this permalink:
    https://discord.com/invite/TngqmDPpge
    Looking forward to seeing you there!
    18 min
  • Series 1 Episode 16: Interacting with the World -- Passive Influence

    Jenessa talks about passive influence in a short episode and shares some of her personal experiences with it.

    Note: I am not a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. Everything we say in this podcast is what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself.

    For more information about passive influence:

    DID Research.Org: Switching and Passive Influence

    The Rings System: What is Passive Influence?



    Special Notice

    Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! The evening of 29th September, 2023 is this year's date for its annual festivities. For summarised information about the festival's origin tale and cultural practices, click on this simple YouTube video at ⁠Mid Autumn Festival story and how Chinese celebrate it - YouTube⁠ . It is voiced in English, with English subtitles available!


    Image art: DIDebunk

    9 min
  • Series 1 Episode 15: Interacting with the World -- Co-Consciousness

    Aidana talks about the two definitions that co-consciousness can be interpreted by the DID/OSDD-1 community and the mental health professionals out there.

    Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything that we say on this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself.
    Co-Consciousness Definitions:

    1) Being close to the front without actively interacting with it, similar to watching a movie or eavesdropping a conversation

    2) Two alters are aware of each other and can convey messages without direct obstacles in between them

    16 min
  • Series 1 Episode 14: Interacting with the World -- Fronting, Co-Fronting and Front Stuck

    Aidana and Troubleley explain the meanings and repercussions of fronting, co-fronting and being front stuck, which are three commonly used terms in the DID and OSDD-1 community.

    Introduction, Fronting and Co-Fronting: Troubleley

    Transition, Front Stuck and Conclusion: Aidana


    Note: I am not a mental health professional. Everything that we say on this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself.


    Community Resources:

    Fronting in DID Explained

    Fronting, Co-Fronting and Front Stuck from Dissociative Galaxy (a Discord server)


    Image: lolcow.farm

    16 min
  • Series 1 Episode 13: Interacting with the World -- Switching

    Laeticia talks about the concept of switching, how switching can be experienced, and the factors that come into play.

    Note: I am not a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. Everything we say in this podcast is based on what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself.


    Links for further learning: https://h-o-m-e.org/fronting-did/https://did-research.org/did/identity_alteration/switchinghttps://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/dissociativeliving/2018/6/about-alter-switching-in-dissociative-identity-disorderhttps://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/dissociativeliving/2019/10/forcing-an-alter-switch-in-dissociative-identity-disorderhttps://www.simplyneuroscience.org/post/dissociative-identity-disorder-and-its-impact-on-the-brainhttps://www.verywellhealth.com/dissociative-identity-disorder-switching-5212103
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeS_TaU-doc
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6gK9NVq1lE

    Community server: Dissociative Galaxy on Discord (App)


    Image: DIDebunk

    19 min
  • Series 1 Episode 12: The Theory of Structural Dissociation in Detail

    Sapphire returns to the podcast to discuss about ANPs and EPs, and the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary levels of structural dissociation.

    Edit: The time of integration into the whole picture is 6-9 years old, not 9-12 years old.

    Note: I am not a therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. Everything we say in this podcast is what works for us and the other people we know who claims what works for them. If you are in a crisis, call your local helpline for professional assistance. Please listen to this podcast at your own discretion and take good care of yourself.


    Research Links for this Episode

    ⁠Introduction to Structural Dissociation by CTAD Clinic ⁠

    What is Structural Dissociation by Living Wellness Healing and Zen Centre ⁠

    Structural Dissociation by DID Research Organisation⁠

    The Theory of Structural Dissociation of the Personality by Dissociatedaze

    ANPs and EPs by DID Research Organisation

    Working with Structural Dissociation when Treating Trauma by the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine

    Understanding 'Parts' and their Treatment from a Structural Dissociation Perspective by EMDR Gateway

    Dissociation, Depersonalisation and Derealisation: A Trio of Trouble by Trans4Nation


    Photo Credits: Trans4Nation.Wordpress.com

    15 min

About DIDebunk: A dissociative identity disorder podcast

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DIDebunk focuses on community topics and generic trends of DID (dissociative identity disorder) and OSDD-1 (otherwise specified dissociative disorder subtype one) in simple terms for both laymen and experienced alike.