The length of time may vary, but it’s important to understand that a prolonged period of therapy, in terms of years, with little to show for it is something to pay attention to. This is especially...
What I’m going to talk about today is super important. It’s one of two fundamentals that can keep you stuck and unable to move forward in your recovery if you don’t understand and accept it. I’ll...
Have you ever been snorkeling? Whether or not you’ve ever been snorkeling, I bet you can tell me what the essential equipment is: a mask with snorkel and swimming fins. Out in the water, swimming...
DID is commonly thought of as a rare, exotic disorder, only slightly more common than unicorns. This is far from the truth. It’s not easy to notice DID isn’t rare, but it is very good at flying under...
I can’t speak to your specific situation, but I can tell you that I have heard so many clients express this same fear to me. It’s a very common experience early in your healing journey with DID. And...
When it comes to diagnosing Dissociative Identity Disorder, there are three mistaken beliefs that are common and can lead to a clinician failing to correctly diagnose DID. Myth #1: Switching It is not...
In this article, I’m going to guide you through the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise. You do not need any supplies for this exercise and you can do it anywhere. Why Do This Exercise Grounding exercises...
Before I list symptoms of DID, I need to note two things: If you have any concerns or notice that you have some of these symptoms, you may want to see a mental health practitioner who is knowledgeable...
Did you know that good things can be triggers? When triggers are talked about, the talk seems to focus on negative triggers but positive things can be triggering, too. Here’s how. Meet John. John just...