DID DID as a child, afraid its going to come back

[hithere]

There is a "sweet spot" with it- where you don't let them take control, but rather have them off in a room, or ask them to "step back" so you can have a conversation. "merging" with a protector is tricky to work out of. with practice can be done. Do what is best for you though. Some people feel relating to it all as "ego states" is better than dealing with parts--but for me that was extremely rejecting of myself. taking a piece of paper and writing them out, what they do etc. was helpful for me. "all parts are welcome" is important, but unfortunately, my old therapist would say things like, "i don't think I like this part, you shouldn't either" and then he'd laugh, but it wasn't funny. so I gave up on therapy. too hurtful.

 

[DharmaGirl]

I'm confused. You were diagnosed with a dissociative disorder. Was it Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) or just Dissociative Disorder? They are not the same. Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts are not alters. In IFS, everyone has "parts", that is how the therapy works. That doesn't make anyone have DID, nor does it mean anyone has DID. I am confused since it seems that people are talking about two different things as if they are the same. Please help me understand. I have trouble following some things anyway.

 

[ILoveLife]

I am confused since it seems that people are talking about two different things as if they are the same.

DG, I stated the difference on my post between IFS parts and DID alters, maybe not so eloquently :D

I think Cypress understood it? I'm not sure.

Either way, I'm still terrified of IFS.