I don't believe that negative introjects can 'disappear' for the simple reason that 'they' are a part of our own mind. 'They' are not an external entity that doesn't belong, but part of our own coping strategies, whether they be in the form of simple negative self-talk or a more complex dissociative split.

But absolutely I believe that they can be healed, and the whole person can find ways to understand the origin and transform their negativity. Despite the presentation, negative introjects are a powerful source of protection: By keeping the person 'in line' so to speak (according to an abuser's will) they help to protect the self from actual external abuse. So, in a roundabout way, by abusing the self they are actually intending to protect it. Unfortunately they don't know this initially, and because their actions certainly don't *feel* like protection it can be difficult for a whole system to understand that their original purpose was useful.

But I firmly I believe that working with internal introjects and transforming their (and the rest of the system's) understanding can lead to cooperation with some of the most powerful protectors in a dissociative system. It is hard work and they are tough nuts to crack, but when you can get those internal introjects on side they turn out to be the best protectors around. That's been my experience anyway.