Posted by shelliR on November 14, 2001, at 15:37:49
In reply to continuum of dissociation, posted by judy1 on November 13, 2001, at 19:14:38
> I really think there should be a further breakdown of dissociative states; what Dinah just described is definitely not 2 personalities but (help me here) ego states? Noa, you mentioned losing a lot of time, I was curious how much? I actually travel and lose a couple of days but I'm not aware of different personalities although something is definitely going on since I'm able to function. Any input? Thanks- judy
> I really think there should be a further breakdown of dissociative states; what Dinah just described is definitely not 2 personalities but (help me here) ego states? Noa, you mentioned losing a lot of time, I was curious how much? I actually travel and lose a couple of days but I'm not aware of different personalities although something is definitely going on since I'm able to function. Any input? Thanks- judy
Hi Judy,
Here is an article on the continuum of dissociative states, written by the medical director of the unit at the hospital I go into. http://www.voiceofwomen.com/centerarticle.htmlSome dissociation is normal. Maybe even a lot. ALmost everyone loses time when they drive--it's like all the sudden you're there without any real awareness of getting there. Ego states are usually parts of personality that are a bit cut off but only contain one feeling. If there is a part inside that is always angry, that would generally be labeled an ego state, not as an alter which has a full personality with different feelings and reactions to things.
I think that ddnos should be broken up into more categories. There is one article that I read which did break it up, and I fell under co-conscious did, which is a much more enlightening description than
ddnos. I forget the other categories he described under that diagnosis. When I get time I'm going to try to find that article. Judy, why were you diagnosed as ddnos (rather than did?). Last time after you returned from your unconscious weekend, you said that's not going to happen again. How do you know this, if you didn't know why you went in the first place. I mean I hope you're right, but I wonder why you said this. Also, it is possible to be in a fugue state without having personalities or DID. I don't know much about that, though, but you might look into that as a possibility.Take care,
shelli
p.s., is the depression any better? Have you had any physical effects from your withdrawal?
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