Snorkeling and DID

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...

Shocking Stats: The Reality of DID

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...

Uncover the Truth: Common DID Worries Explained

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...

Don’t Let These Myths Cloud Diagnosis

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...

Guided 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise

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...

Warning Signs of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

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...

The Problem of Positive Things: Why Good Things Can Be Triggers

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...

Discovering DID: An Injury, Not Illness

Did you know Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is not a mental illness? I need to be really clear here: there are people who say DID isn’t a real condition. That’s not what I’m saying. DID is a...

Healing DID: Experienced Guidance for Your Journey

Healing DID: Experienced Guidance for Your Journey Do you ever worry that you are going “crazy?” Let’s be honest: with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), you are very likely having some really...