I just can't do it. I can't make myself watch!

Has anyone have an opinion on this? Like it, love it, hate it?

I so hate being disgusted after viewing a show.

[Sarah Bee]

We tend to be strangely fascinated with how they will portray DID *this time* however, usually disappointed with the obvious lack of research done. I don't think Hollywood will ever create a show or movie with an accurate portrayal of DID. Or any mental illness, for that matter.
Let's just say that United States of Tara was OTT and had my host in tears, triggered so badly.

[finding_my_way]

not specific to DID, but there was one movie that i watched about derealization/depersonalization called Numb that was the most realistic portrayal of a dissociative disorder i have ever seen....although for that character, it was induced from smoking weed..i wish it wouldn't have had that as the storyline..but the rest of it was pretty realistic.

Everyone I've met thinks that you have to wear different clothes, talk in different voices, go from prom queen to caveman, balance a ball on your nose.... I come close almost, we only have one wardrobe, so therefore I'm not a multiple.

(Actually not true on the wardrobe. We're just private on the dressing )

[finding_my_way]

Originally Posted by AlwaysChanging2

Everyone I've met thinks that you have to wear different clothes, talk in different voices, go from prom queen to caveman, balance a ball on your nose.... I come close almost, we only have one wardrobe, so therefore I'm not a multiple.

(Actually not true on the wardrobe. We're just private on the dressing )

i've never had any of that..but at the moment, i also am not 100% sure on my diagnosis as my others have never taken 100% control over anything. so, based on that, i have read is not 'true' DID and DDNOS or whatever else but still with parts. i don't know. i'm struggling right now whatever my issue is..

Originally Posted by finding_my_way

i've never had any of that..but at the moment, i also am not 100% sure on my diagnosis as my others have never taken 100% control over anything. so, based on that, i have read is not 'true' DID and DDNOS or whatever else but still with parts. i don't know. i'm struggling right now whatever my issue is..

You know sweets, I'm a multiple, regardless what any one wants to label us. If you often said "I can't believe that I did that..." Guess what, you are not alone.

[Sarah Bee]

Originally Posted by AlwaysChanging2

Everyone I've met thinks that you have to wear different clothes, talk in different voices, go from prom queen to caveman, balance a ball on your nose.... I come close almost, we only have one wardrobe, so therefore I'm not a multiple.

(Actually not true on the wardrobe. We're just private on the dressing )

We have to agree about the wardrobe. At home is where we will dress according to who is out (but not always, it depends on our comfort in what the body is wearing at the time).
Some of us do have slight differences in our voices. My T can always tell when I, Darren, Jess or Alexa (one of the littles) is out.
I guess it's different for everyone. No two people with DID are the same.

[marmaduke]

Have you ever watched 'Sybil' 1970s movie?

This tale of child abuse and and its deep psychological scars, based on a true story, follows Sybil (Sally Field), an introverted student living alone in New York City who suffers from multiple personality disorder. Haunted by nightmares of her past, Sybil starts seeing a psychiatrist named Dr. Cornelia B. Wilbur (Joanne Woodward). When Dr. Wilbur discovers Sybil has over a dozen different personalities, she becomes obsessed with uncovering her patient's tortured childhood in order to heal her.

I watched it years ago and it disturbed me greatly. It still does.

Careful if you decide to watch it, could be triggering.

[amandalouise]

I have found that Hollywood (by that I mean non teaching\documentary psych films) do not get it right and for good reason. they are out for making money and ratings not for educational purposes. even famous films like Sybil, have been proved to be more fiction, than non fiction. Someone mentioned United States of Tara...that tv series was supposed to be a comedy, not based on reality.

what I do when I am thinking about going to a movie, doesnt matter what kind of movie. I always do my research about that movie. that way before seeing it I understand the point the makers of the movie were trying to make...are they trying to make a comedy, an educational/pbs style film or is this film just for entertainment.. that way when i actually do sit down and watch the movies my mindset is already looking for those elements example I knew ahead of watching the first show that Tara was the lead character and what she does was supposed to be funny/humorous and that the other characters were supposed to find her to be odd, strange and funny. in that aspect the creators of the series did hit the mark. That said as a treatment provider i found the series lacking and as a person who had battled with DID I found the tv series ridiculous, and annoying. I have to say though i did enjoy watching Sally Fields transform from an adult to a child, her performance was very convincing, for what the producers were aiming for...

my suggestion for anyone who wants to watch true to life films about DID (or any other physical or mental health problems) watch the health channels (usually found on cable, dish and some online resources like netflix also contain the category called documentary where educational films are located) treatment providers can also get true to life psychological\psychiatric films for their clients.

[finding_my_way]

Originally Posted by marmaduke

Have you ever watched 'Sybil' 1970s movie?

This tale of child abuse and and its deep psychological scars, based on a true story, follows Sybil (Sally Field), an introverted student living alone in New York City who suffers from multiple personality disorder. Haunted by nightmares of her past, Sybil starts seeing a psychiatrist named Dr. Cornelia B. Wilbur (Joanne Woodward). When Dr. Wilbur discovers Sybil has over a dozen different personalities, she becomes obsessed with uncovering her patient's tortured childhood in order to heal her.

I watched it years ago and it disturbed me greatly. It still does.

Careful if you decide to watch it, could be triggering.

yes. that movie is very triggering. i believe they did a remake of it as well recently.

i could relate to some of that movie for sure though...how the dissociation and other stuff was...except i believe it was all a fabrication and untrue regardless of the actual story line.

[Kiya]

I much prefer the books. far less drama. abuse is still terrible... but not the DID like it is in the movies.
Tho I did like Frankie and Alice - if you get a change; has Halle Berry in it.

Originally Posted by marmaduke

Have you ever watched 'Sybil' 1970s movie?

This tale of child abuse and and its deep psychological scars, based on a true story, follows Sybil (Sally Field), an introverted student living alone in New York City who suffers from multiple personality disorder. Haunted by nightmares of her past, Sybil starts seeing a psychiatrist named Dr. Cornelia B. Wilbur (Joanne Woodward). When Dr. Wilbur discovers Sybil has over a dozen different personalities, she becomes obsessed with uncovering her patient's tortured childhood in order to heal her.

I watched it years ago and it disturbed me greatly. It still does.

Careful if you decide to watch it, could be triggering.

Thanks, even in denial we didn't want to see it, It was promoted as a horror flick on the oddities of mental illness.

[IB splitting]

Originally Posted by Sarah Bee

We have to agree about the wardrobe. At home is where we will dress according to who is out (but not always, it depends on our comfort in what the body is wearing at the time).
Some of us do have slight differences in our voices. My T can always tell when I, Darren, Jess or Alexa (one of the littles) is out.
I guess it's different for everyone. No two people with DID are the same.

Yes indeed we dress accordingly night time oh boy that's when the female Alters take control. ( always in private ) thank goodness we don't go out like that..

We have body rules, biggest is, don't embarrass the body because everyone of us has to deal with the awkward moment.

[Kiya]

I was just speaking on DID last week (wow seems like last month) to laymen and volunteer counselors (because so few people in this town understand it) and they of course ask about the movies. I flat out tell them DON'T WATCH THE MOVIES; READ THE BOOKS. I think When Rabbit Howls was also listed as horror and the only thing horrible is the abuse. I am trying to teach therapists that we are not monsters and to not be afraid of us. I'm not ready yet to out and out let them see us switch.... I can't do that to my system. But to talk "expert" to "professional" with them and train them. it's gotta be done. We can't continue not having trained practitioners.