I don't know whether or not I have DID. I can't see a doctor, due to money and family issues, so that's out of the way untill I can do it myself. My friend is diagnosed with DID, and says I have many signs of it, but there's a lot of different things that sign to it being something else.
I don't fully forget things, and I have a 'alter' that has a somewhat similar personality then me, and they formed pretty quickly. I'm not trying to fake anything, I'm just really confused and concerned. It could easily be something else, but with my little 'alters' there are very different mindsets, emotions and everything. I am not saying at all that I do, because I'm not diagnosed, but I would like to hear from other perspectives! /Gen
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Sorry it took a few days to get to this! I haven't been on here, my apologies.
And don't worry, I don't believe you're trying to fake anything at all! Doubt is totally normal for any symptoms like that.
Of course, you know I'm also not a psychologist or anything, I just wanted to add that again before continuing. I can't say anything for sure, especially not without mode details, but I can try and provide some advice.
If DID doesn't fit the bar, I'd recommend looking into OSDD-1a/b. The main differences between them is that OSDD1a has less distinct parts, to the point wherein they are more akin to fragments rather than fully developed alters, but amnesia is present. And OSDD1b has fully developed alters, but no complete amesnia regarding switches. (There is emotional amesnia, where one does not have a connection to the events that occurred when another alter was fronting, but I digress.)
If either of those sound more accurate, hopefully they can point you in the right direction in terms of dissociative disorders.
Note that some alters may be similar to one another, whereas some may be very different. Neither of these is an incorrect experience of the conditions, so if that's where your main worry lies, it's okay!
Splits can also occur quickly sometimes, it depends entirely on the system and the situation. I've heard of ones that occur over weeks, and ones that occur over meer hours. It's a huge spectrum. Similarly, it's possible for alters to have been around for a while, and to have simply chosen not to show themselves until recently.
Still, it is possible that you're experiencing something else, as you said. I can't rule that out. Even so, you shouldn't just put aside your concerns. Trust yourself and ask questions!
Look into those conditions, or others you may find fitting. Then, take a step back. See if the symptoms continue when you're away from having your mind on such things. And if they do? Look into communication and delve deeper.
Good luck! If you want to ask anything more specific I can do my best :)
-✒️ (And maybe somebody else..?)
