When I finally received the help I needed it came in the form of EMDR or OEI Therapy. I realize that there will be this flurry of questions about OEI but I just want to focus on this question here for a minute.

Over the years, having tried CBT with many different counselors, having even spent many months in a reputable counseling course where I received a certificate and having complete numerous coping type mechanism workshops I came to discover that none of these could touch my introject.

First, introjection simply refers to the internalization of words, thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes from significant others in the past. That can vary (as some wise person has suggested) from simple self-critical internal phrases or words or thoughts all the way to full alters. I think CBT works with the former but not the latter. The full alter is created by huge age-specific trauma, so the stuff is "etched in". You need more than internal dialogue and CBT to change the latter. Some internal boundary-setting may be a small help at times.

This distinguishes DID from simple (or even not so simple) introjects.

I don't think it is proved to be any quicker than other therapies but I do not have to dismiss an alter completely but may eventually like to integrate completely.

Respectfully of behalf of all of who I am.

Hunny (particularly her protective alters.)



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