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Jan 03, 2011, 11:15 PM
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Member Since: Mar 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,342
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(((((Astridetal))))) 
Welcome to PC. 
I was diagnosed about two years ago. When I got the official diagnosis I was very relieved because a lot of things that didn't make sense began to make perfect sense, but at the same time I was terrified because of what it meant about what I had been through. I still have alters today who try to convince the system that we are just faking it and it's not real.
To acknowledge the DID is to acknowledge the pain and trauma that was inflicted upon us. Our minds created our alters to protect us from that pain and trauma. It makes absolute sense that some would want to deny the diagnosis in an effort to protect you from feeling that pain.
Be gentle with yourselves. I believe this is a normal response from certain alters and as you become more aware of your internal system, you can teach the alters who are having the difficulties that you are safe and that they can trust other parts to look after them for protection.
We're always here to listen and offer support. 
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