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Originally Posted by finding_my_way
what is the difference between OSDD alters and DID alters?
i still am confused...and i guess i wouldn't 'technically' have a diagnosis of DID just because there is no taking over of my body (they don't live their own lives externally) but can influence things, try hard to come out at times when triggered/want to, and some have names, ages, and genders and their own specific ways of thinking, feeling, etc. that differ from each other (and me). there also aren't black outs (but time gets very distorted, and i forget things but not important things except from childhood, traumas and general things).
it all gets confusing. thankfully, my therapist doesn't treat me any different, but i still am confused because of all the wording. just when i think i understand things, i don't again.
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Bless your heart. In some cases...OSDD can be harder to treat (sorry) they say because there is no direct connection like DID.
With DID- there are 2 or more distinct states (ANP: apparently normal part (full blown presenting alters)) and any number of emotional states (EP: emotional parts that hold the traumatic memories).
With OSDD- there is one distinct state (you) and any number of EP's. (OSDD-1) and the rest of DD.
Like it all matters.....we all need healing.