Dissociative Identity Disorder From A Lived Perspective With Adrain Fletcher, MA, Psy.D

In this conversation, I am honoured to sit down with Adrian Fletcher. Adrian is a licensed psychologist, author, and survivor with lived experience of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID),formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder. She also uses the name Adrienne & Co.System to reflect a DID system of 22 + parts. Adrian discusses the complexities of living with the condition, the challenges of diagnosis, and the importance of understanding and support from both therapists and the general public. She emphasizes the need for trauma-informed care and the significance of advocacy in breaking down stigma surrounding DID.
takeaways
DID is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, leading to a lack of appropriate treatment.
The average age of diagnosis for DID is around 37 years old.
Many people living with DID are unaware of their condition until later in life.
DID is a response to extreme and ongoing trauma, not a result of a single incident.
The media often misrepresents DID, contributing to stigma and misunderstanding.
Therapists need to be flexible and trauma-informed to effectively support clients with DID.
It's crucial for individuals with DID to communicate and check in with their parts regularly.
Advocacy and education are essential in changing public perception of DID.
Living with DID can lead to a complex relationship with identity and self-perception.
Support from family and friends is vital for those living with DID.
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[@hanselmora644]

This video was like breathing pure air. Thank you for this video. I struggle with DID, too. This video is quite validating for me. ❤

[@billc2948]

Thank you sooo much Adrian and Monique. Adrian, inspiration, if I may, the word that came to mind..your presentation.. thank you!!
Some thirty four years ago I became aware of the phenomenon of DID, then yet revered to as MPD. My initial read, a booklet written by two clinicians working with DID clients, was followed with “More Alike Than Different” authored by Margo Rivera, one of the clinicians.
More or less a “light bulb” moment some several years later, when I self diagnosed as having DID.
About this time I has an epiphany like experience. This helped me tremendously..more than tremendously..such that my world view became one of acceptance..acceptance for my person and a desire to know him fully. Wow and then some..how does one survive such as brings about this DID phenomenon..I do not know, but I do know I have!!
Love to you both, love to us all!! ❤️🙏

[@paulfalstad1]

Great information for clinicians and civilians alike. Badly needed with so much misinformation. Thanks for your courage. It can't be easy to disclose on the internet with potentially millions of viewers. Paul Falstad, CDCA

[@andersonsystem2]

Yep we have DID and it can get messy because it was born from trauma and so yeah you can’t make everyone happy. When you do fuse at least with us we let it happen naturally but we are doing the functional multiple thing you can say. Good video.