so 1 of my insiders (stacy), who i barely talk about- she believes she's a mental health therapist. that she goes to work all day with clients, then comes back in the evening

so my question is (rather 2 questions)

1. do you think she's doing it because therapists have always let us down and we don't feel helped by it?

2. does anyone have any other alters who believe they have jobs (therapist or something else)

another reason she could be doing this is because we can't work anyway because of all our issues- maybe she just wants the experience

Originally Posted by shattered sanity

so 1 of my insiders (stacy), who i barely talk about- she believes she's a mental health therapist. that she goes to work all day with clients, then comes back in the evening

so my question is (rather 2 questions)

1. do you think she's doing it because therapists have always let us down and we don't feel helped by it?

2. does anyone have any other alters who believe they have jobs (therapist or something else)

another reason she could be doing this is because we can't work anyway because of all our issues- maybe she just wants the experience

No, I can't say so.

My alters all have jobs to what they do. Some are mechanics, electricians, homebodies, public relations, carpenters, interior designer, computer programmer, porn actors, musician- only because they are and thats what they do.

It just seems to be pretending to us, but I cant speak for other systems because I don't know all too much about this condition.

[Shaly78]

Yes, I have a few therapist. In the mornings, I get flashbacks/inner world experiences of where they work usually inside dealing with the rest of the system and also I spend alot of time on sites like this. I'm a piece of several therapist since most of my system comprise of external people I once knew/know currently. It doesn't mean though that I talk on their issues and not the rest on systems like this. I encourage and do all sorts of things. If uncomfortable change the names if you have too, none of my current or former therapist know about this area of my life and follow so i don't think I have to be worried about the use of names it was only for our comfort level. They have a create date and role in your everyday. I have explored working with survivors of Domestic Violence ongoing groups and therapy. I have therapist with experiences in my life during times when I was struggling in a domestic violence situation. That doesn't mean I neglect my trauma and don't share my story when needed or accept anyone else's help. It is just a sometime that happens in my system as well. I guess during times when I want a safe place if in a meeting at work and I can't get present the therapist office might be a place you can get to inside as a safe haven.

Originally Posted by AlwaysChanging2

No, I can't say so.

My alters all have jobs to what they do. Some are mechanics, electricians, homebodies, public relations, carpenters, interior designer, computer programmer, porn actors, musician- only because they are and thats what they do.

It just seems to be pretending to us, but I cant speak for other systems because I don't know all too much about this condition.

that certainly makes me feel better about it

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