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Originally Posted by AlwaysChanging2
I discovered a new type of alter online called a "shell alter" that fascinates me.
A shell alter is an Apparently Normal Part (host alter/front person) which handles daily life and is designed to hide the existence of other alters from the outside world. [10]:33 Shell alters do not exist in DID, they only exist in one form of DDNOS (now renamed to Other Specified Dissociative Disorder). The apparently normal part (ANP) is a shell through whom the inside parts/alters act. The inside parts can come near the surface, temporarily blending with the ANP. The inner parts are not regarded as separate, distinct states although amnesia may exist between them. [7]:9, [9]:5 If DDNOS is caused by ritual abuse and mind control, the shell alter is not supposed to know about the others.[9]:5 Read more: Alter Identities in Dissociative Identity Disorder (MPD) and DDNOS
Courtesy of: Alter Identities in Dissociative Identity Disorder (MPD) and DDNOS
Does anyone have anything to say about this?
I mean....anyone have direct knowledge of how this works, manifests, does it make you question your sanity? |
yes I have seen this.. one thing you need to keep in mind when finding things online is your location if you are not in locations outside the USA then this link is going to cause a person a bit of confusion and possibly lead a person to end up getting diagnosed with a psychotic disorder rather than a dissociative disorder.
for example DDNOS (dissociative disorder Not Otherwise Specified ) here in the USA was used as a catch all that stated it was for people who showed dissociative symptoms but ...did not....fit any other dissociative disorder criteria..the treatment provider could not diagnose any one dissociative disorder because the patient even though they said they dissociated didnt have DID symptoms\ criteria, no dissociative amnesia disorder problems and no depersonalization or derealization disorder problems. and possibly a question as to whether the patient was faking the disorder. in other words didnt meet any dissociative disorders so until they could fit into a dissociative disorder they were called DDNOS.
most times those with DDNOS here in my own location ended up being diagnosed with psychotic disorders because they were trying to go by standards outside the USA. it was only after those in my location stopped trying to self diagnose and went on just their own problems and their own locations wording that they were rediagnosed with a dissociative disorder or another mental disorder like PTSD or depression that does include their dissociative problems.
my suggestion to anyone who feels they may have alters and want to know what kind of alters that have to contact their own treatment providers rather than believing everything you find on the internet. that way the treatment provider can help you to get tested according to your own locations and standards that can tell you if you are or have a what the UK calls a shell alter.