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I have OSDD (a variant of dissociative identity disorder, or “multiple personality disorder”), ask me anything!
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Anonymous 2d

nothing to ask but me too :) have a good day

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Anonymous 3d

Note: yes, I’ve been professionally diagnosed, and while I’m OK being asked questions about the process, for efficiency’s sake, I’d prefer responses other than “no you didn’t”.

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Anonymous 3d

I don’t know a lot about DID so apologies if any of this is offensive. Is cost of living higher due to different personalities having different hobbies and clothing preferences? Can one personality be attracted to someone and another not? If so how does dating work? If one of the personalities is not the same gender do they experience gender dysphoria? How does sleep/dreaming work (does each personality get a different dream or is the personality who is in control the one who dreams, etc)?

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3d

No worries, happy to talk! ^^ 1. Hobbies and clothes were a bit pricier when I had more distinct alters, all wanting expression. But now that I’m more integrated, everyone more or less does the same thing. I have ADHD so few hobbies stick, anyways, haha. 2. Yes, different alters can have differing perceptions of relationships in their life. For example, I might feel like a friend is a stranger if I switch. In the past, some alters have seen my partner as just a close friend, or even a (1/?)

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3d

2. (Cont) Even a sibling (said alters are usually quite young). Because of this unstable relationship perception, dating was really difficult when I was more distinct. I feel bad for handling it so poorly, but I was just turning 18 and it was all so new to me. Nowadays (mid 20’s), I have a better understanding of myself, but I don’t date, just to be fair to others. 3. Yes, gender dysphoria is common to me, and sometimes it’s nauseatingly strong. I want so bad to express myself, (2/?)

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3d

3. (Cont) Express myself, but I am terrified of the consequences. I just play dress up in my closet, haha… Internal gender variance is reason dating can be hard. 4. Sometimes I dream as other alters. I remember once I switched in a dream and woke up as the other alter. Pretty rare. I’m the host, the “main” personality, and most dreams are through my lens. But as other alters, sometimes my body in my dreams matches their self-image. Or my brain’s crude approximation of it. (3/4)

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3d

I think that’s all of your questions… thank you for writing!! Happy to answer more. Have a lovely day~ (4/4)

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