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Originally Posted by DreamDetective
Both our therapist and psychiatrist have mentioned DID to us regarding our daughter, who is 8. Our psych said to not worry about it right now and see how she does on medication for anxiety. Our therapist said that she's too young to diagnose and too soon, but our daughter is 'heading that way' (not exactly sure what she meant).
There are a few people my daughter sees in her head at times. One is very unkind towards her, scaring her, threatening her and so on. My daughter says that he keeps the memories. The therapist feels that we should try to kill the mean person in her head so he will go away. My daughter objected saying that we should try to make him good by filling him with love and maybe he would leave on his own. She said that he's part of her and she's scared of trying to hurt him as she's worried it will hurt her.
I do not know what is going on with our daughter, but I was wondering if there were any resources (books or online sites) that might have a section for parents of children with DID?
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In my opinion (not saying by any means the therapist is wrong):
My partner has DID and we both firmly believe in love, and the power of love (why would we revictimize an alter who has probably experienced some not so nice things)?
Your daughter may know exactally what he needs.
My partner knew a few of her alters from a very young age and only found out as she got a bit older that not everyone has other people inside.
Good luck to you and your daughter!!!