Also, before I say anything I am not planning on self diagnosing myself with anything. I just want to do research so I am sure I am right about what I think before I go to the pediatrician and try to get a real diagnosis
So, to those with DID or anything else like that. How did you first realise you had alters, and what was it like at the beginning when they first started introducing themselves and showing up?
I think I might have DID or something, because I have had 'voices' and such in my head since I was younger, and they are kind of what I used to cope when I was dealing with bullying and depression. I would always talk to them and they would calm me down, sometimes kind of 'taking over?' In a way when I was having a meltdown and I couldn't get out coherent responses to people talking to me. I dont want to self diagnose, but I was told about a year ago that it might be a response to trauma and such to get myself someone who would actually be there for me all the time. They all had their own personalities and everything, and it was just comforting to have someone there for me when I most needed it. I thought it was just schizophrenia for a while, and my parents thought the same. But my grandma has that, and it isnt the same. As I said, I dont want to self diagnose. But I want to learn more and see if I have the right idea about what is happening before I go to get tested. Just in case I am wrong. Also, I kinda wanna know what peoples experiences are so I get an idea of what to compare my own to
Also, can I get a few links for resources on this? Like, medical websites and such so I get correct info?