#polymultiple

[pride-hearts]

Polymultiple Hearts

[plural-affirmations]

Here's to very large systems!

Occasionally, some systems might end up being way bigger than most others-- which is perfectly valid and lovely! Whether you have C-DID/polyfragmentation, or you just have a super high member count, this one's for you!

Shoutout to:

Polyfragmented/(H)C-DID systems with lots of fragments

People who prefer other labels, such as polyplural/polymultiple

Gateway systems with huge swathes of walk-ins coming in and out frequently

Those who have such a high member count, they've lost track/don't care about the specifics anymore

Multiples with dozens, hundreds, thousands, or even an infinite number of headmates

Those who have many different layers, subsystems, sidesystems, etc.

Systems who wish they were smaller, or get stressed by the number of splits they have

And anyone else I missed!

We love you so, so much! Being a large system might be difficult to handle sometimes, but it's a beautiful experience if you learn to appreciate the small things! Truth be told, there are even moments we wish we were smaller too! But, the good thing is, we always have each other, no matter what! The same goes to you -- and you have us, as well! Always!

You're so unique!

🖤💜💙💚💛

[paracosmic-gt]

is it common for polyfrag systems to;

• feel like every headmate is made of fragments, just depending on whether all those fragments agree to be seen as one or not.

• feeling like you split snapshots of time very easily e.g. I'm dissociated, I feel like a different person with these pronouns. Set up a simply plural/lighthouse. Only for them to never appear again in that specific design.

• having snapshots of younger times instead of age sliding

• very strong front block / inability to commune with headmates because of masking

• feeling like the mask is another separate person to the rest of the system

• subsystems within subsystems within subsystems

• having personifications of the brain and complex links between alters

• having an upper management that is unknown to you

• emotional and somatic flashbacks

Or what are some things that tipped you off/are common with being polyfragmented.

- unknown

[osdd-1bitch]

“How do you function with so many system members??”

Badly. Next question

[polypl-culture-is]

Welcome to Polyplural Culture Is! This blog is for the experiences of systems that are Polyplural in any way (polyfragmented, polymedian, polymultiple, etc)!

Asks can be formatted by using Poly(pl/frag/median/multiple) culture is [culture here ^_^]!

This blog is run by a polyfrag trauma/neurogenic osdd system! Standard DNI applies. We support endos. Block us if you don't agree /nm

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[cluster-brains]

Poly- Terms

Polyplural

An all encompassing term for polyfragmented, polymedian/faceted, and polymultiple; a (typically) large system with multiple layers and/or disruption in communication

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Polyfaceted / Polymedian

A (typically) large system that is primarily median

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Polymultiple / Polypartitionary

A (typically) large system that is primarily multiple

[this-is-totally-plural]

What are the criteria for being polyfragmented? We thought it was just 100+ members but other sources say you need subsystems too? We're mixed origin with 200+ members.

From our understanding, the criteria can change based on whatever or whoever you are listening to. Not to say one is right over the other, but that can cause a bit of confusion as well as overlap within the community when wanting to find the right label that can apply to your system.

Blossom defined being polyfragmented as “A large system of normally 100+ that also has many fragments. These systems normally have a complex structure of subsystems and layers, but not always.”

I’ll be breaking down what that means, because it can be tricky and again, not apply to every system. 

What are fragments? Fragments also have different meanings for different systems. Some take this to mean that system members that are not entirely formed or system members that aren’t “complete people.” The reason the term is ‘polyfragmented’ is due to the notion of the mind being fragmented and therefore some portions being incomplete or not fully formed. However, some systems do not like identifying with the term polyfragmented or as having fragments because they see that as dehumanizing/or their “fragments” identify as their own individuals. These systems often prefer terms like polymultiple or polyplural. (Also I feel that I should note that fragments absolutely do not have to stay fragments or they can stay fragments for their entire existence, there is no wrong way.)

What are subsystems? Subsystems are systems within a system. It may seem confusing but it can be plain and simple! Sometimes subsystems can be on layers, which is a place that houses different types of system members based on their needs/groups/functions/etc.

What about the large number? Sources I’ve seen list anywhere from needing 75+ members to 100+ but there is no general consensus. 

How do I know if I can identify as polyfragmented/polymultiple/polyplural? That is entirely up to you to decide! I think it can be experienced differently because a lot of the terms are subject to so much personal experience and definition so it’s very hard to pin down exactly how something works. And it will never work the exact same way for two systems. We asked members of a system discord we’re in and found their answers quite helpful.

I'd say, hmmm... To identify with a system origin or a system modifier is to have this said origin and modifier impact your system in a way that's important enough to you. For example, our polyfragmented-ness impacts our system in a way that our fronting roster is completely irregular as people, fragments or not, go and take front in seemingly random spurts and bursts, despite having people who are assigned co-hosts. This is noticeable to outsiders and thus we feel the need to let people know about it and ID as it. But if we didn't experience this, and had a regular fronting roster, we may think twice on ID-ing as polyfragmented? This isn't us gatekeeping or anything, just our personal experience. I'd say that if the label seems significant and important enough for you, specifically, then why not try it on?

            - Variety

All in all, I think you should be able to grow and identify as you want as long as you’re not hurting anyone. And no label has to be permanently binding. You are free to change, your opinion, your mind, your identity. It is okay for these things to be fluid. Good luck with figuring it out. 

- Bruce W. 🌿[Sprite]

[osdd-1bitch]

Downsides of being a huge system: ppl are still finding out about our chronic pain and still randomly going “oh? That makes sense lol. I remember (symptoms) a while ago!“ girl that would have been nice to know!!!