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Originally Posted by -jimi-
Unfortunately this non inclusion harsh attitude has been in this part of the forum for more than half a decade. I really don't expect it to change. I don't have DID, and I don't have trauma induced dissociation, but I feel like you have to have both to be allowed to post here. Or you will get slapped with the DSM.
Sorry to be this negative to a very good and positive OP, but even with good intentions, I don't see this changing.
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Do you experience dissociation in any way?
I believe we can help each other by "listening" and sharing. Sometimes it seems there is way more sharing than listening, for sure.
As for getting slapped with DSM, I think the forum is for the support of people experiencing dissociative disorders. If a person suspects they might, this could be a place to get support and develop the courage to look into it with a professional.
Sometimes people refer to the DSM as a way to say they cannot render a diagnosis. But please don't be put off by this.
Of course there is a difference between therapy and a peer support group. Of course the peer support group cannot diagnose or treat.
But the peer support is invaluable in giving a sense of companionship on an often perplexing and lonely journey. We need peer support. Nothing can replace the experience of another person saying, "I understand what you said and are going through because I also live it."