[IzzyMeadows]

So many years ago I went into counseling. It turned out to be with a woman I came to despise but I was forced to go anyway. She was in the process or had diagnosed me with MPD. I believe is called DID now. I'd been sent to a neurologist and was healthy on that front but as I was so young (and really hated her) and was afraid of having a dx. I quickly quit as soon as I was able so I'm not sure if there was a formal dx or not or really how it works. But as I'm older, I go through times where it gets really bad I can admit that I do show signs of DID, except one thing I'm unsure of. In extreme times of stress I have hallucinated. Weird stuff that couldn't be true (a lemur in my car for example). It makes me doubt every detail of my life, wondering if this experience is real or imaginary. Is this associated with DID too...or?

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[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by IzzyMeadows

So many years ago I went into counseling. It turned out to be with a woman I came to despise but I was forced to go anyway. She was in the process or had diagnosed me with MPD. I believe is called DID now. I'd been sent to a neurologist and was healthy on that front but as I was so young (and really hated her) and was afraid of having a dx. I quickly quit as soon as I was able so I'm not sure if there was a formal dx or not or really how it works. But as I'm older, I go through times where it gets really bad I can admit that I do show signs of DID, except one thing I'm unsure of. In extreme times of stress I have hallucinated. Weird stuff that couldn't be true (a lemur in my car for example). It makes me doubt every detail of my life, wondering if this experience is real or imaginary. Is this associated with DID too...or?

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if you were here in New York State (the one in the USA as opposed to other countries) no hallucinations is not a symptom nor diagnostics for having DID. the way the wording is in the DSM 5 the problem can not be because of things like invisible friends, hallucinations, delusions, seizure disorders, drugs, alcohol, psychosis, religious practices, cultural practices.....

thats not saying people with DID cant have other problems too...

I would sometimes hallucinate. this wasnt because of having DID I also had/have other physical and mental health problems....bipolar disorder, PTSD, Anxiety disorder, eating disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, sleep problems, anemia, postpartum depression, Seasonal depression, stress........all of which in active state can cause me to hallucinate. as can my medications.

my suggestion contact a treatment provider in your off the computer location, they can help you figure out why you are having hallucinations and help you get the correct treatment for it.

[lifelies]

Psychosis isn't a DID symptom (hence it's not a criterion for its diagnosis) but it's a common comorbidity.
It's important to understand that hearing other alters' voices doesn't have to be psychosis. We hear other alters' voices, but they come from within. It's not an hallucination because it's like if it came from an inner ear.
Seeing alters could be considered psychosis. Chris had an hallucination recently, he saw some people who used to be bad waiting for him in our building's lobby. He almost passed out but it couldn't be real. It's the first time a serious visual hallucination happened...
Hugs,
Lana

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by lifelies

Psychosis isn't a DID symptom (hence it's not a criterion for its diagnosis) but it's a common comorbidity.
It's important to understand that hearing other alters' voices doesn't have to be psychosis. We hear other alters' voices, but they come from within. It's not an hallucination because it's like if it came from an inner ear.
Seeing alters could be considered psychosis. Chris had an hallucination recently, he saw some people who used to be bad waiting for him in our building's lobby. He almost passed out but it couldn't be real. It's the first time a serious visual hallucination happened...
Hugs,
Lana

yes that was the point of my post....its not a part of DID, diagnostics nor symptoms but a person can have more than one mental disorder or health issue (your term in Barcelona... comorbidity) that can cause the hallucination ie DID and Psychosis, DID and PTSD, DID and delusional disorder....

[IzzyMeadows]

Does that make it easier to be misdiagnosed?

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[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by IzzyMeadows

Does that make it easier to be misdiagnosed?

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Since non of the above posts mention being misdiagnosed so Im not sure what you mean...but in general so people do end up with a misdiagnosis of DID or other mental disorders too. this happens because a person may have symptoms that are part of many different diagnosis therefore it may take the rule in / rule out process of being diagnosed with one thing, getting treated for that or reevaluated and their existing diagnosis is ruled out (taken off as a possibility) and another diagnosis that has the same symptoms the person is having is ruled in until that one is ruled out through treatment. with this process it takes many years to finally have the correct diagnosis.

is being diagnosed DID easier then getting another diagnosis that may or may not be the right one....that depends on the person being diagnosed. for some its easier and for others it isnt. people dont awalys react the same way yo being diagnosed and going through what ever treatment options they are going through. each person has their own way of going through the diagnosis and dealing with their problems and treatment plans...

how you are reacting, adjusting, progressing or not progressing what ever may be the case is whats right for you and how I progress/ not progress, react, adjust and handle receiving a diagnosis is how I am.

[innocentjoy]

Anytime there are symptoms from more than one specific disorder, diagnosing someone is more complicated. It's important to have a throrough evaluation, with someone trained and experienced with the different diagnoses in order to get the best answer for you.

[IzzyMeadows]

I live in a whole in the Earth. I'm not sure I'll find someone nice and experienced. I'm scared. I'm scared of therapy. I'm scared of the diagnosis. I'm scared what being labeled will do to my life.

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[innocentjoy]

Facing issues is scary. VERY scary at times. But just think of having a life where you're not defined by all the issues you face on a daily basis. Where you understand your body, how it works and the parts inside you, and you can use it to do the things you're afraid of right now. You can never get there if you're always avoiding all the issues, you can only get there by facing them.
Going into therapy, YOU are the one who has the say on how fast you go, and what you're comfortable talking about (and when).
As far as not having anyone near you, most places can set you up with a teleconference type of appointment. I live in Northern Ontario, and I can have an appointment with doctors and therapists living in large cities by going to my local community mental health place and having a face to face appointment using a computer system. The doctor I see right now lives in a small village, and yet is one of the top rated in the area for trauma and dissociation. Many people will give appointments with clients over the internet, and you wouldn't have to leave your home.
It's possible to get the help, you just need to be ready to accept it. And that takes time.

Another thing I'd like to point out is that getting a diagnosis does not change anything about who you are. If you have a diagnosis, the only thing it changes is that people now know how to help you and support you. It won't change anything about who you are. You're the same person whether you have a label or not. You just have more of a chance of success if you have identified what's going on.
Ultimately, it's your decision. Only you can make the choice, only you will go through the process. But there are some great supports and people out there to help you through it.