Posted by Dinah on October 1, 2002, at 17:07:34
In reply to Disassociative Disorder/Alter Egos, posted by Lorelai on October 1, 2002, at 16:51:25
I'm so sorry Lorelai. I understand intellectually that if a pdoc or therapist doesn't feel she is qualified to work in a particular area, that she is professionally obligated to refer the client to another one who is. But I imagine it feels awful anyway.
I do understand what you mean, and I don't think dissociation is "insane" at all. I think it's just a creative way to cope with things, a learned skill coupled with a natural self hypnotic ability.
May I suggest a couple of books that look at dissociation in a calm and helpful manner - not sensational at all. My favorite is the Myth of Sanity by Martha Stout. There is also The Stranger in the Mirror by Marlene Steinberg. Both discuss dissociative styles of coping which are less along the spectrum than true dissociative identity disorder (formerly multiple personality disorder).
Don't worry too much about it. You are not alone, and it is not crazy.
Take care,
Dinah
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