[pegasus]

Interesting article from World of Psychology blog written by Heather Bell.

I don't know anything about the show she mentions as I am from the UK, but I found the article comforting, we are not alone!

Link here>>>>>>>>

D.I.D. I Do That? Thoughts on Dissociative Identity Disorder

[possum220]

Dear Orange Blossom,

I liked the preview of the united states of tara. Probably mainly as I liked the actors. I know it really does stretch the boundaries to make DID look fun, something that we know isn't true and those close to us know that reality as well. In my experience DID is painful, embarrassing and something that severely impacts on my daily life.

At least the show will raise awareness of the problem and maybe help to open a general discussion of the still well hidden plight of many. Sybil went to one extreme and maybe this show will take it to the other? At some point the pendulum will swing back so maybe its a good thing? I suppose we will just have to wait and see.

Possum

[possum220]

Dear Pegasus,

I wrote a long reply and then the server timed out GRRRR and my reply went awol.

So in short - this time - I did read the article and its amazing that our brains re-wire themselves in the face of traumatic circumstances. Even though the symptoms of which can be amazingly crappy.

My p'doc said that it's the way that intelligent brains cope rather than developing other psychosis.

I know I read the article but cant recall much. I am mostly in the numb phase of things.

Possum

[queenie123]

hi pegasus, I am also in the uk so don't know about the programme but I thought the article was very helpful.

[turquoisesea]

I found a spot online where you can stream the pilot, I've only watched the first bit of if, but I plan to watch more - I"m liking it so far

here's the link, not sure if it works for everyone but worth a try

http://www.sho.com/site/vip/home.do?...vipsite%20TARA