Switching Alters: Our experience
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2024
- One of our most requested finally acknowledged - We show what a switch looks like on camera (that may take you by surprise) as well as an explanation as to what it feels like when someone "switches".
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The human brain is really complex
Also fragile.
@@alexjames2510 That's not a nice thing to say.
Luna Wolfe I don’t think it’s something to sexualise everyone goes through their own shit
@@tmaraaramt3487 right on!!
@Avenger Gamer why would u think that? Just curious.
I have read about articles on how DID can change body's chemistry, sometimes if one owns a pet, the pet can tell the difference. Your dog's behavior changed around you after your switch (Waving tail to not at all). Clearly this is one of the most realistic video I have ever seen. I salute you for your courage to sharing this with all of us.
This also happens to me during switching. I find that my dog behaves differently around me. My switches haven't been caught on camera that I know of, but I've bee. Caught on tape. I have an alter who has a speech impediment and is a child. When I first heard her speak, it scared me. My other alter sounds much like me but is a very defensive and protective alter. My fiancee and my dog can tell the instant the switch happens. Thankfully they understand and try to comfort me during those times.
Yessss our cat helped us identify our different parts soooo much! Before we were DID diagnosed, we literally thought the cat had multiple personalities 😂🤣 nope just us and he was responding accordingly!
My cat is scared of one of my personality and my male personality (I am female) makes my body smell so musty. I have to shower after I'm back.
I too noticdd that!
Sadly many speak on these and other issues for awareness and education...
Then others to be trendy.
🙏💓🙏💓
Erebos Pantous in another video one of the alters said they are a loud snorer compared to the others. Since they share the same anatomy, It made me wonder if that was a physiological thing such as breathing changes. So interesting!
That. Is. The. Most. Adorable. Boofball. Of a dog.
He is the boofiest 💕
boof
What this dog’s breed tell me plz
He’s an extra large and fluffy Shetland sheepdog
MultiplicityAndMe Thank you 😊
As a zoologist, and animal behaviorist, it was interesting for me to see your furkid react to the switch afterwards.
He can physically smell a difference between you and Jamie.
I also think you were 100% right on the jokey bit of him not wanting you to switch, because he really was enjoying time with you, and he really appeared to be trying to ground you.
I've not seen an animal (other than animal alters) in any of the switching videos I've seen. It was really intriguing to watch your pup react from loving snugglebunny to hey friend, thanks for popping around for a visit (as seen when he is sniffing Jamie's hand first, instead of just hopping on the couch beside him as he had with you).
Animals are really good at sensing chemical changes in people, and it seems (based on the behavior I saw) as though your entire chemical scent composition switches with your alters.
Jaime Johnesee so interesting ..,thanks for the response
Your dumb ass dont know what your talking about
@@Hotboytrue this lovely person shared an interesting view on the video and used science to back up their theory. You however, can't even use punctuation by the looks of things. Judgemental arsehole. Go back to school.
@@Hotboytrue hahaha, why so rude? She wasn't attacking, just an observation and it's a good insight too.. lol
Amazing 🙏😥xoxo
Please don't be pressured to sensationalize the disorder. You are one of few who doesn't do this. One of the people who were believable and gave hope to those who truly have the diagnosis.
There's a few channels I've checked out on this and there's some who most definitely make a "show" of it and it's hard not to eyeroll about it.
feigning DID has become an epidemic. these people who are faking this disorder are so obviously faking and making a mockery of the people who really suffer through this disorder. they glamorize and romanticize it and are making this already controversial disorder even more unbelievable.
so yes, please don't become like the other channels.
I will always do my best to ensure we stay as authentic as possible :) far more important than gaining subs for the wrong reasons. Thank you for your comments
@@MultiplicityAndMe thank you for being awesome. you're the only DID channel I can watch bc you're the only one I believe. thank you for bringing REAL, authentic awareness and education to DID.
Spencer I watch dissociadid and I fo enjoy her BUT there’s something about her that makes me feel she over exaggerates her content. I just love how multiplicity&me is super laid back and doesn’t try so hard for the wow factor. I’m deff not trying to discredit dissociadid in anyway. I simply connect better to simplicity&me. I feel she’s more honest and raw.
That dog is *THICC*
Damn Ive seen 23 people with your profile pic this week. And yes, that dog is *THICC*
Women are insane with their multiple personalities who are all male personalities. 😂😂😂
Yo Mama
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amelia kay you are my hero 😂😍
amelia kay thanks hahahaha
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My daughter has DID. It is very difficult to know when she switches. I can tell more than anyone else. Probably because I'm around her the most.
Did your daughter have a trauma? Were you there to help her with her trauma?
Yes, severe trauma for many years. Once I found out I separated her from the situation, reported it to authorities, finally found a great therapist, and tried to help and love her through it.
Hannah's Simple Thoughts Are you able to say what's the difference between the DID that you see in your daughter and borderline dissociation? (If you know anything about borderlines or dissociation)
I am borderline myself and my mom often says that I am a different person, sometimes I forget what harm I cause her. And that's true, at some moments I love her and I forget the bad things in our relationship, and sometimes I forget the good things and I'm super aggressive.
I think this is a defense mechanism called splitting. how do I know is that is not splitting but D.I.D. switching?
How do you know your daughter has multiple personalities and not just simple dissociation and splitting with BPD? (Sometimes people are misdiagnosed) What do you notice in her behavior? Are there times when she changes and you notice that well she can't?
It would be super helpful if you answered.
@@user-wf2tv4jl6h I honestly don't know much about borderline dissociation. I will say that when my daughter switches each of her alters have a name, age, and their own disposition. I'm assuming that is the difference between the two.
@@user-wf2tv4jl6h hey I hope you're feeling better. I know this will sound random but I switched to a no sugar/caffeine/gluten/simple carbs diet and started taking probiotics and eating freshly cooked veggies and lean meat diet. As stomach issues are usually present in those with issues like BPD dissociation and several other illnesses like Asperger's, OCD and schizophrenia it really helped me to get on a candida diet for a month and kept my food habits clean and I'm not kidding, it's freaking helped so much. My OCD and Asperger's is so much better now and it was so quick its not even funny. Hope you can try it and keep yourself safe ❤️
I was trying to pay attention to you, but the pupper is so floof!
Part of the Pansexual Army IKR!
what kind of dog is it
I KNOW, I ALMOST HAD A CUTENESS ATTACK!!!!!
I COD HAVE DIED FROM THE FLOOF!!!
GC no u
You have such a cute sheep
😂😂😂
Sylph of Space lmao I laughed so hard at this comment 😂😂💀💀💀
This made my day thank you
*Baaa!*
I just spit out my wine from laughing
90% of the comments are about the dog 😂
It's so fluff
The question is, is this comment about the dog too?😂😂
Fluffiness! ☁️
How can you not talk about the big fluff ball
You're pfp
I just have to say this: *Your dog is the most fluffiest cutie that I have ever seen, so cute :D*
I agree
Fable is impossibly fluffyyyy omg 😍
Cload -^-
So cute.
He’s a BIIG boii
This is completely off topic; BUT HER DOG IS SOOOO FLUFFY
I thought I'm the only one who thought that :)))
Ikrr
Came for the switch, stayed for the dog!
Is it just me or did it seem the dog knew that something was up and in the process of happening.
Yes. The animals know.
Fun fact: Did you know dogs can recognize somebody’s about to experience a seizure, before any physical symptoms? Dogs are super in tune with our brains, probably more so then we ourselves.
@@dearthofdoohickeys4703 cats can too actually! I have epilepsy, and my cat usually only cuddles me when she knows I'm going to have a seizure. she's been right every time
Welcome To Trench dude that’s cute
Im bipolar and my cat knows when im riding the emotional coaster... Hes always there to make me smile when im down and always there for cuddling when im depressed and cant get out of bed..
“Let me guess. Not as exciting.”
Well, the people who expect you to switch mid-sentence or go like “BLBLBLBLBLBL! And now I’m Jamie!” are going to be disappointed, because if that’s how it worked in your system, we would have seen it by now! lol
Zakarey Mathew Jaymes ok I was one of those people 🤣 I mm just interested
I'm just imagining her saying BLBLBLBLBLBL when she switches. lmao
Ikr it’s ju- Hi I’m Jamie!
our switches are a bit like- "oh hey hah i took over. nice."
I was expecting just a change in posture or something tbh, it's crazy how it's even more subtle than that
FINALLY. Something real! I’ve seen all these kids put up these weird videos about “switching” but this makes so much more sense.
It’s not SUPER noticeable. But it went from tired and dazed to “OH. MY SHOW IS ON.” So i recognizes it.
Thank you so much for showing us the vulnerable side of you guys! ❤️❤️
Makayla The Ellie everyone's switching is different. When I am switching I don't just doze off or fall asleep I get a headache and pass out. So if you are watching others videos you have to take it into consideration that everyone's is different
Chardannay Prater I mean they make a big deal out of it. Like.. it’s just hard to explain.
Makayla The Ellie I understand what you're saying. There are definitely a lot of fake teens and whatnot on TH-cam. Sorry, real teens faking a real disorder.
I imagine it's only doing a disservice to those who actually suffer from it -- as it just adds to the skepticism already out there.
Makayla The Ellie I agree it's the first one I believe too and she admitted that it is a coping mechanism which none of the others I've seen would accept .
Half the time I am aware its happening but don't really think about it enough to stop it, the other half of the time it happens and its only until later that I am like that was definitely a different ride...but don't get me wrong about this car image thing going on because the driver of my vehicle is going to always be me when I get into trouble its not going to matter what I call myself, this gets me back to my point; accountability and if you don't have that then you should be hospitalized because your risking everybody else. Call it what you want mental illness is real and it is a lack of being healthy mentally so being mentally ill isn't something you should be aiming for and publicizing as a need for acceptance. What people need is not to understand mental illness because I believe they far too much understand it as being crazy; but what people need is to be aware of what mental illness is. Just like anything you get diagnosed with there is treatment for or you are forever changed and scarred in some form or another that is persistent in nature because if it isn't then it is in remission. A person with an illness that is in remission is no longer ill but must be mindful of whatever it is that is either helping this depreciate or to symptoms that might be a sign of resubmission or relapse of the illness itself. Those whom chose to fight their illness through awareness, drugs, and constant cognitive and psychological treatment are in for a real fight for their lives but at least they are living and have hope to ascertain some resemblance of their true free spirited nature or imprint of whom they are. Erik Erickson is a theorist who talks about Identity verses Identity Crisis as being on of the critical stages of human development. Those that are stuck in identity crisis will not be able to sustain healthy and viable relationships without impairment and will have even further trouble down the road in future critical stages of human development like Intimacy verse isolation amongst others. We can talk about all the theorist in psychology and sociology and explain multiple personalities until we are blue in the face fighting over this and that, but what is without debate is that a person having to deal with this disorder is plain and simply sick. I don't mean it in a bad way, people get sick all of the time some people get colds, some people get infections and some people get high, while others may start to think they are talking to others; but for whatever reason they ventured to get diagnosed was that these symptoms became so severe that they needed help to alleviate them. This is what sickness means as far as severity and meaningful depth of the illness because nobody really cares about the particular strand of the common cold they just know they are sick with a cold. When the symptoms get more severe they may learn it by another name of another type of organism such as bacteria or a worm. Meningitis becomes real in its phenomenon of being deadly, but not all forms of meningitis is deadly and not all people show the same symptoms. DID (multiple personality) is a broad description of a mental illness that a person needs to fit into a certain amount of behaviors or symptoms to become diagnosed. Some of the details that make each and every case different are left out or they would have a book that would be thousands of pages long because each strand of multiple personality is remarkably different in structure than another. Therefore the diagnosis is very broad in the conditions that must be met and I remind you that it is only a certain amount that warrants a type II diagnostic. It is there plain and in writing in the DSMV books and has changed in its indications over the editions but the initial idea of the diagnosis hasn't changed. Some may say it is highly argumentative but that does not comply with the fact that it is written and permeated by scientific research and data. The real question Is why would someone want to fake having this disorder? Although we do have five other disorders to name a few that accommodate such actions like Hypochondria, Bi-Polar, Schitzo-effective, Borderline Personality, and ADHD (unfamiliar behaviors that are attached with attention seeking behaviors)...in this Doctors are skeptics when its the patients who must be the skeptics of themselves not vice versa. Doctor's should believe what the patient is telling them and access not truth or fiction but what is before them in the manner in which it is being presented. The idea that the patient is convinced of the disorder does not permeate the illness upon itself if the symptoms don't match the criteria or if the symptoms are a better match for something else. The patient may think and fully believe that they have alters when in reality they have Severe Depression with On-going Psychosis, I have seen this before where a patient had what appeared to be 5 different alters but in reality they were in such a deepened depressed state they were acting out a fantasy that had become a reality to distort and manufacture a blind spot for the true feelings of grief and loss. This altered state of awareness is nothing more than a state of being in a self hypnotic trance. These patients given the correct drugs within days stop displaying the altered states and begin to retort to a more stable mental state of awareness. This in itself should scare anyone from wanting or believing that they are dealing with Multiple Personalities because if its misdiagnosed and you could be treated and be well, then why would you want to stay sick? Again, manufactured illnesses are common because of the same resources that Doctor's use and wrongfully assume a diagnosis under false pretenses, screening for physical needs must first be done before a viable diagnosis mentally can be submitted. A person must feel safe and secure in their environment as much as so many get sent to hospitals for careful observation under settings designed to abstract the obstacles of the outside world. The art of diagnosis is much like the tedious stroke of a painter in that all else must be discounted before any one can become the culprit. Such is the insane world of untreated and overly treated depression. Depression is overly treated by those who claim anything to be abnormally negative while those whom don't claim anything at all would be untreated and be given a false negative. The fact is that most of this world fits within the guidelines of depression. You could say we are one depressed world! So what have you here? Doctors trying to treat the world or is it that Doctors are more comfortable setting the rules for just how sad and manufactured we are allowed to be? Be careful what you wish for because in the art of psychology there is no justice or rewards given out for unusual punishment such as having schitzophrenia and other psychotic disorders where once that stigma is placed upon you it becomes your shadow, a reflection of who you are...in every facet, your ability to drive, your ability to get and hold a job, your ability to make progress. The script is very real in the darkened shadows of today's society where breadcrumbs are fed to the psychotics. Just look at the homeless and you may see with your own eyes what true Dissociative Disorder stems from...just remember you never saw them before I just told you to look.
Off-topic, but that is the floofiest dog I've ever seen! :o
same he's so great
Right? I need to snuggle this dog.
OMG RIGHT? I also felt the intense desire to cuddle him/her. So flooofy.
someone pls tell me the dog breed
He’s a Shetland sheepdog 😊
Does your dog know a switch is coming? Seems it wanted to be there for you.
Linda Rosenthal dogs seem to have a real sense of empathy. One of my mums dogs really pays attention to me becoming upset. She is generally a very sociable dog and always approaches to play and lick. But when upset she approaches much more slowly and just cuddle up instead of her very excitable self.
I was noticing her dog was very attentive too!
Shelties are very in tune with their owners/ handlers. Many herding breeds are so from watching he seems to know and be quite attentive to whats going on
Linda Rosenthal I’d make the guess that the dog knew her personality would change slightly (not the stupid altar crap u keep preaching).
@@thinkingofaname6233 it's not a personality switch. alter is the medical terminology for the split identities. it's a different person.
identities? multiple.
hotel? trivago.
switch? unnoticed.
dog? *THICC*
Comment? Underrated
Stupid haters? Not yet
Wild ? crazy
The "Are you sure you're talking to me or an alter acting like me?" question reeeeeeally blew my mind. Like....no....not at all!!
Really did! I still have this weird feeling Jamie was present during the talking, like co-fronting or something. As soon as Jess started talking I thought to myself that it was Jamie. Then she said it was Jess.
I really thought it was Jamie at the start before she spoke as well.
Yep me too. Jess doesn’t sound like herself in this video. Speaking much more confidently, accent not quite the same.
Just thinking.. maybe Jess seems more confident and “on task” here because she did say she has been out more than before. Since having the baby she said she has been out more so perhaps she has become more comfortable and confident being Jess? I don’t know. I don’t know Jess so this is just speculation:)
Yeah😂
I have DID and I have had it when they HAD to "be me" as I haven't been diagnosed as of yet
DID is a covert condition by nature and it can go unnoticed for many years, not only by the system but by everyone else around (family, friends, coworkers...) so yeah, this is pretty much about what I expected to see: nothing at all. Thanks for sharing and for the educational explanation of what was going on and how you were feeling. :)
*PLOT TWIST* : JAMIE MADE THE VIDEO
*DUN DUN DUN*
Tbh I have d.i.d my name is Jamie and I have a personality called Jess 💀
Lol....
Jamie: "oo.. oo... my turn my turn"
I DID NOHHING
Jamie Endsley LMAO
Watching this right now after Trisha paytas!! Just two completely different worlds
Asha A Trisha was trying to get inspiration
Haha when Trisha “switched” in her one video she just threw a cup on the floor?? Super over the top, and like Jess says, alters will try to hide it and not make a scene! shows the difference! and shows that trish knows nothing about DID
Asha A oh god is she going to be a scar on our community forever?
*Please sign this if you want to get rid of her*
chng.it/cs6x8DvV9D
Bushra A. SIGNED IT. The petition is already over half way to the goal. Cancel culture is ridiculous but it needs to be used on Trisha in this case. She’s causing a lot of issues that others should not have to be dealing with
That. Dog. Is. Everything.
Even a plant?
Her: I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback
Comments: OMG LOOK AT THE CUTE DOGGIE
Lol
To me it was the subtle posture change. Extremely minor and definitely hard to catch
My first sign also is posture and my left elbow pulled tight into my side (that part is the worst as it renders my arm nearly useless)
It genuinely annoys me when people say
Person: oh, yeah i have DID sooo i switch alot
And then 5 minutes later they go
Person: HI IM LILLY
Like thATS NOT HOW IT WORKS
Hi I'm Lily
Lily Zhou 😂
My friends has a really switchy day and at one point in was just between two people so everytime they switched they'd yell HI BACK AGAIN yada yada for some reason I and my other friend found that hilarious
Is it not?
no one does that
I'm not even halfway through the video and I'm bawling my head off. I'm a 40 year old woman with DID along with other mental health issues. I have never seen or met another with DID a d you have described it perfectly. I have similar triggers and my switching is often the same. Rubbing of thr eyes and head, sometimes a headache. Most of the time there is small amounts of amnesia with my switching. Thank you for demystifying the change or switch. And thank you for having the courage to speak out and show this.
That was beautiful and enough people won't see your comment but thank you for sharing that so unselfishly. Be well
The volume analogy is such a great explanation. I’ve been struggling to describe what switches feel like and that fits so perfectly.
Also, YAY! It’s the intro I made for you guys! -Wyn
Nice job Wyn! 😊 👏
Ooo! I love that opening! Great job!
Thanks Wyn! 😊💕
I was wondering who made that actually. Rad work!
Nice job, Wyn!! 😍🙌🏼
Floof ball aside.
I noticed you were passing out watching it, head in hand, then when Jamie 'fronted' you set your hand down and became more interested.
Very subtle. I love that Jamie wanted the Tea right away.
Seeing your pup’s behavior change so drastically was unreal. This was the first video I have seen about this, I apologize for my ignorance. But it’s truly fascinating, thank you for allowing people to view you all’s world.
Exactly. Like the pup could sense a different energy... Like it's another person. And started to sniff the "new" person to welcome her as opposed to already cuddling up with the first person.
That dog is a heckin living floof
vanessa reynolds can u explain what heckin means? Is it British slang? I’ve seen it many times in this comment section but never before now and I’m hella curious! Thanks! 🙏🏼
😂
@@GypsyRock heckin is kinda like fuckin but more of a meme lol
GypsyRock Basically freaking lol
Is that a dog or a sheep? I WANT IT
It's a sheepdog! haha jk :D
Rainy Day but it is! Shetland sheepdog😂
Both 😂😂😂😂
xXLiamXx -memelord- sheep dog
+xXLiamXx -memelord- It's a shnog! :D
DID is such an interesting condition I’m so intrigued really want to learn more about this!
You can learn about it first hand by gaining memories from previous titan shifters (I'm sorry I saw your profile picture and I couldn't resist)
Patrycja Bober XD Good one
shinzou sasageyo
Oliver Ash I never said it was cool I said it was interesting and I wanted to learn more about it is all. There’s no need to get defensive I understand it must be a scary condition to deal with having no control over it and all but I also hope you understand I’m not trying to downplay the condition in any way I’m just really interested.
Oliver Ash sorry about that I haven’t been having the best week
OMG Thank you! I hide my DID, and only a few people know. Only my husband seems to grasp the things I try to explain. To have someone bravely representing us and explaining to the world the mystery of multiplicity is amazing.
Same, they won't come out if people are around, but I do protect them too!
Jess (Jamie, Ed, Ollie, and Jake),
I am a graduate student studying Clinical Counseling, and I’ve followed your feed for a few months now just out of fascination and curiosity.
I wanted to thank you for being so open and vulnerable to the world with the intention of shedding light on the DID culture. Your channels (and all the videos featuring DID systems) are not only invaluable education material, but they also show the inspirational stories of your life journey. I am so grateful for your willingness to share, and I just wanted to tell you how much I admire yours (and others’) openness.
You are truly accomplishing an awesome goal. Thank you so much to you AND your beautiful family! (Including Gaz and Evee!)
Much love,
Emily
Cool comment
I appreciate the realness here. Some videos i see are obvious bs and beyond dramatic. THIS is really more of the real deal. Thank you!
Ashleigh Landis No, more so just like any medical condition someone can have . People can show different symptoms and in this case a switch differently. Some may be more severe and noticeable . Obviously in her case it’s more subtle
SioneeN Thank you. I was fixing to say something myself, as it also depends on the situation or atmosphere they’re in.
But I agree that some people may hype it up a little. I’m not saying for sure, but it wouldn’t surprise me. Especially with media pushing for something big and noticeable.
Watch DissociaDID if you want to become familiar with what switching looks like
It's impossible to tell when I switch; when we're alone we have vastly different pstures and voice tones, but when we're around people we pretty much all act like Lulu. But every system is different. -Celeste
@@bomoore9872 dissociadid is unfortunately not making anymore videos. Their system has gained too much hate on social media platforms. You can read all of this on Instagram. They were first only taking a break from some trauma that happened but they officially said they aren't making anymore videos a few months ago. Which is really sad for someone who wants to open up of dissociative identity disorder and then getting so much hate that you're e too afraid to show up on social media again. But I'm sure you probably already know this.
Yall saying that dog is so fluffy but that dog is HELLA THIC
Well, to be exact, the fur is fluffy. I know that breed, they always look wider than they are high - until they get wet ;D
@@g.strobl4458 Wait what type of breed is it?!
Chloe Bear The word Hella... Are you from the West Coast? ❤️
Kiraz Lane I’m on the east and people say hella all the time 🤣
lovelaughdanceXoxo That weird, my cousins live in NY and they look at me crazy for saying Hella lol
The actual switch wasn't what I was expecting but it helped clear up a lot of things I thought I knew about DID, and thank you for sharing that with me!
As “hidden” as the switch was, it’s still FASCINATING! I try to put myself in your shoes... try to climb into your head, but it seems a little too crowded for me...😁. So what I do is continue to watch your videos... thank you Jess, Jamie, Ed and everyone else involved with these videos!!
I missed the switch, but when you went back to explain it it made much more sense. However, what really got my attention was the dog. It seemed to act differently to you afterwards. At the beginning the dog was on the couch cuddling you and getting your attention but after the switch the dog came towards you differently and sniffed, then licked your hand. I’m not sure if this is accurate or not because I don’t have DID and I’m not incredibly educated on the matter but it almost seemed, from my perspective, that the dog knew you switched. Again I don’t know if this is accurate and I don’t mean to assume or over analyze but I found it very interesting to see.
I don't think dogs notice. Like to them a human is just a human or at least that's what I think
Yeah, animals totally notice the difference. I remember there was a documentary about a police officer with DID. He had trained his dog to stay out of the living room, but when his child alter came out the dog realized he had switched and came into the living room.
Ally Cat Suprosingly dogs are able to recognise this, there’s this police man with DID in TH-cam and his dog isn’t allowed in the room and he changes to a child, when he becomes the child the dog comes in the room, when he changes back the dog leaves. Some dogs can pick it up over long periods of time and recognise you fully, if you see a dog time to time or lengthy it might not recognise you. This is my case with my dogs and after a literal week away from home and coming back my dogs barked at me and didn’t recognise me.
dogs feel everything that happens to their owner, they know when it’s not their owner anymore they sense it through the owners actions
@@bennett2874 have you got a link to that video please?
I love this Video. THIS is what it is like. No Show, no "magic", mostly not to see. Thanks for beeing so normal, so natural! So real! ❤️
Saw it. I have mirror touch synesthesia, which basically means if you stub your toe my toe hurts too. When I meet new people, I never remember faces. What I remember is what a person feels like to me. I can amplify this experience by doubling in-meaning I imagine I’m inside you, seeing what you see, smelling what you smell. Etc. So what I felt as you dropped out was a sense of disengagement. Then you felt like someone else-the way you held your head, the way your accent flattened. The reason I’m watching vids like this is I think my Mom has DID. Having seen you switch, I’m convinced-because that is exactly how it feels with my mom. It’s too bad DID is so sensationalized-because it’s actually the subtleties of dissociation that make it so disruptive Thank you for sharing.
My Mom also comforts the dog and self-soothes.
Your dog is so cute! He is like a giant cotton ball with four tiny legs😊 I just wanna give him a big hug!
Why I am I watching this at 3 am
George Butler omg same
Same
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@@alyssap9193 5:16 lol same
I get the feeling that people disliked this video because the switch wasn’t the stereotypical “Hollywood-type” of switch. I remember in Sybil (the movie), Sally Field’s switches were a lot more obvious (which is what I meant by the “Hollywood” switching). Don’t get me wrong, I do love that movie, but let’s face it, it was overly dramatized.
This video was incredibly eye-opening and fascinating. I love the way you explained everything in great detail and were honest about the switch. There are waaay too many youtubers who try to dramatize these things for more views so I really appreciate your honesty more than you may realize. Much love to you and the boys ❤️
I love that Fable is so in tune to you. Fable like many therapeutic dogs know when something is up and wants to ground you and make you feel better. So amazing humans and animals that connection! Thank you for your channel because many people do not understand that DID is the brain's way of protecting you and has protected you in the past.
Thank you for showing how uneventful it is lol
We often use music pretty successfully, but sometimes shows will work. Dazing off or being spacy often comes before and during. We know the switch has been successful when certain body feelings/language or voice changes happen. Otherwise, we may be in a weird shared/crossover state for awhile. Definitely uncomfortable at times.
My daughter was diagnosed with DID yesterday. And watching this I can totally relate to this.
Aww poor thing, I'm 99percent sure I have it , I haven't went to the doctor for it yet, the symptoms didn't start until after COVID 19 hysteria hit haha just a short time ago anyways it's awful! personally I made up the term the embarrassment disease lol! that's what I experience from it , it's horrible! and the worst part of it is sometimes...., every now and then, what goes through yer mind has literally nothing to do with yer views or opinions on matters lol! sometimes it's literally all backwards lol! for ex talking outloud about worrying about talking out about what yer afraid of saying outloud around the people yer afraid to insult lol! or wanna impress lol! It's a f$#@in ! nightmare! lol!
I really do feel bad for her , seriously.
I have a loved one with this diagnosis, and becoming more educated about it just makes me so much more impressed by the mental strength of not only the person but of all their alters as well to be able to recognize this and live comfortably while also constantly battling the stigma about it and fear. It’s amazing what the mind can do. Thanks for teaching me some new things. ♥️ Keep up the wonderful content, and thank you.
Jamie is hella sneaky!!
I wouldn't have even seen the switch until he asked for Gaz. And even then, it's tough to hear.
Thank you guys so much for sharing your story. 💕
Can your pets tell when a switch happens? Do they treat you all differently?
223lexi I was wondering this too - doggie definitely seemed to be in a guard and distract caretaker kind of mode.
I was going to ask the Same thing?
I also have DID and my cat acts differently with my alters. When my cat first met each of my alters. He treated them like he treats strangers. Meaning he ran away from me and hid under the bed. XD granted I’m sure it differs from system to system.
@@freyworkman3109 how you know that?
Wrong side of the road they just said they have DID
What day and age is it when a husband can't even get a first on his wife's video hahaha
KnightWorks this is cute as shit
So cute. I can’t handle it.
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@@shyliimo only one female in the system pal x
Fable’s response to Jess switching with Jamie reminds me of how my cat will cuddle up more to me than she will my headmate Shiro, but she’ll talk to Shiro more than she does me.
Finally, an accurate video on how we switch. You literally cannot see it.
As someone with epilepsy, the way she described feeling like a switch was coming on reminded me a lot of the aura that you can get before a seizure. The way she talks about preparing for it also reminds me of what I do when I feel that wonky/aura sensation. (Basically get into a safe place/lay down for a bit.)
Your fluffy dog is too distracting I just wanted to reach into the screen and hug him 😭😭😭♥️
Huzzah so nice to see another "sneaky switcher"! I often feel less valid because we are so very covert with switches etc. We also all sound mostly the same- at least your boys sound different!
That said, we're only newly aware of each other, so I can't help but wonder if that will change for us as time goes on (& acceptance + communication improves).
Many thanks for showing this less obvious switch, I know it's very personal. 💜👏
Oh god yeah, ours are so not noticeable because we're a super super mild system (we're just a big blendy mess tbh). There's two of us who look like they're having a stroke or something drastic because for some reason they just can't control the body well at all (both non-human tho so). These videos are so validating aha
I'm also very secretive about switching! And it has, at times, made me doubt myself. Good to know I'm not the only one. 😊
@@theblanketfortcohort7332 what do you mean by nonhuman?
Cheeeee shout out to all the other systems!!
@@maddie4347 some alters can be animals, mythical creatures, etc. Anything the child's mind attaches certain traits to, which becomes an entire individual in the system. In my experience the *most common* are: cats, dogs, wolves, angels, demons, dragons and elves. That's not at all an exhaustive list tho.
3:40 - switch starts
Thanks
Jess... You have the prettiest green eyes. 👀💚
Going into this video I thought that switching would be like falling asleep in class (you start to drift off, and at first you fight it, but then you give in). I think I was close, but this really cleared things up. Thanks for that! Your videos (and DisociaDID’s, although I’ve been watching this channel for much longer) have really educated me on this subject. Keep doing what you’re doing! Sending praise from the US!!🙌👏
Weird question but do your animals act differently around each of you?
you didn't notice
@@ashcashcarter I guess I'm really quite stupid then 😋
@@greasyhair5754 nah doesn't make you stupid. I'm just observant.
Yessss our cat helped us identify our different parts soooo much! Before we were DID diagnosed, we literally thought the cat had multiple personalities 😂🤣 nope just us and he was responding accordingly!
Obviously. Did you even watch the video?
I was just diagnosed with DID a couple months back, and I would just like to thank you for being someone I could come to after seeing all the fake stuff on TikTok. I come back and I’m like “Ahh I feel safe again.” Because this is how our system is too, very covert. I just appreciate you guys so much! Much love 💜
Thank you guys ❤️
We tend to be coconscious constantly and switches are generally quite subtle unless someone specifically wants to fully front.
“Messy switches” tend to happen if it’s a new Alter, or someone who only fully fronts occasionally.
Definitely yes to the eyes thing!
That is a big indication that someone is coming forward for us to.
We blink a lot, rub our eyes, get a bit glazed over, etc.
Also depending on who switches will depend on the impact it has on our body.
Some Alters have a bigger impact because of how they function which can result in headaches, sensory overwhelm, etc.
But a forced takeover is the absolute worst!
your videos are soooo informative I’m fascinated with DID, mostly because I used to have such a warped perception of it that the media likes to play up, so hearing about it from real people is super refreshing. it’s not talked about enough mainstream wise and videos like this really help people understand it! I’d love for a video about what you called cofronting when your volumes are at the same level! love to you and the rest of the system ❤️
3:38 omg is that a cloud how did that get in your house xd
This is very interesting guys. I watched a couple videos and I’m so excited to see such a loving family amidst the DID. It’s inspiring. You guys make the topic feel so approachable, Like eye color or hobbies. And remind me that true love exists. Thank you so much for sharing your stories! 🥰
My mom said I used to switch as a kid into an alter ego. I would go into the bathroom and cut off the lights and come out as my "dark" version. She said it kind of scared her, and freaked her out. I can't switch (or so I think) really, but I head at least two distinct different personas in my head at almost all times.
ah, that's kids for ya.
That sounds normal for a kid tho
I’m sorry you go through that
Alter egos are conscious; alternate states of consciousness are unconscious, or exist and occur unconsciously.
Probably because she stopped you playing Minecraft (I'm really sorry about that, was that joke too much? Sorry, I honestly hope you are doing well)
Your dog is aware when your changing.
You are an amazing human being. I'm so glad I discovered you yesterday. I'm learning so much from you and am having more and more questions every minute I find out some more about DID. I met you an interview of yours and fell in love with you the moment I saw your smile! You are a loving and lovely human being and I love you for that. Keep posting more please...
This was wonderfully affirming. Thank you so much. I have a friend with DID and I have no idea what it's like. She does pretty much the same thing when she gets switchy. She often doses off for a few minutes to an hour when we hang out and will wake up with another alter fronting. It's comforting to see that this is normal and that I'm doing the right thing by letting her take her time to ground or switch.
Sorry if this is a silly question, but do you think your dog notices when you switch?
I was wondering the same thing. I couldnt tell if he knew something was wrong.
It looks like it. Not that something is wrong, that something else is happening.
How? A dog isn't some supernatural being that can sense it lol.. He only sees her, so the person he sees is the only person he knows
I want to think that they do. Dogs can feel and sense some illnesses so why not switches? They feel when their human is sad or happy so why not when something like this happens?
@@rekaoO0 I think the dog can sense something is wrong, but I honestly don't think the dog knows she "switched". Although it would be cool right?
I would honestly love to watch a separate video on ‘cofronting’ it sounds fascinating
So much yes!
Hmm might be hard to make, as it would probably sound like only one of the 2 alters. Well, in our experience anyway.
Maybe whomever is out could do a reaction video where they also tell viewers what the cofronter is saying inside (commentary)? That would be fun to watch! 😉
Rowan oh i meant for her to explain more into detail about cofronting and her experiences with it
Ah gotcha 😊 Right, I guess that *would* be easier! 😅🙃
It issss~! I use it a lot, and love it, so I can't wait to see another view on the topic!!
This was really interesting and educational, thank you for covering this topic!
The switch was a little more subtle than I had expected, but it was actually a clear transition. It went from Jess' body language of "I'm a little uncomfortable", where the arms and legs were sort of tucked in and hands were fidgeting, to Jamie's more relaxed and confident body language. When you see the hair flick, the posture changes and shows that Jamie is fronting.
I've seen a switch on tape before, and it was similar in that the body language and/or facial expressions change. I saw the host switch to the little alter, so the change in body language was very clear as it went from "adult woman" to "somewhat shy four year-old".
Also congratulations on having a healthy baby girl ❤ I certainly don't doubt that all of you will be wonderful parents ❤
That's crazy that you know who you're switching with and when. I have very little knowledge of my fellow system members.
I searched for "did" bc I was feeling flustered and sad and this came up. Thank you for posting videos. I mostly feel alone, ironically. I feel like the alters have their own lives and personalities and such but really, it's just pain. Like I feel like I'm struggling and distressed and they are who they are. I don't know much about them so I can't speak for them when it comes to trauma and their pain.
..I feel insane.
I hope things are better now and that you have found some more support.
hellp.. please keep posting. I hope you better and found some guidance ... youtube has a lot of great resources
Just to share from what I’ve noticed from my boyfriend and his alters as well as my good friend who actually switches on a daily basis, there are a couple things I’ve noticed that I can hopefully share so you know. I myself don’t have DID but have theories and ideas about switching and at least have an outside point of view for multiple people.
So:
The rubbing of eyes and such is something that I see EVERY switch. (Not including “confronting” I believe you called it, as I’m not sure of much terminology) and more often than not, if it’s a controlled switch, they will lay down and get comfortable while they basically tell the other one to come out. For example, my boyfriend will switch every so often just so we can basically just check on the alters and be like “hey you wanna play some games?” Or something, I’ve taken them shopping for their own personal stuff. Basically I personally give them validation for existing in a scary confusing world, where I’m their only constant at this point.
(I feel like I’m rambling here so I apologize.)
But basically main thing. I’ve noticed is: every switch shows the same signs as having just woken up, 9/10 yawn and stretch included. Which makes sense considering the body has physically used the energy that they feel they had before.. idk if my wording makes sense. Basically it’s the same as waking up tired and in a different place than you were before, so there’s usually some orientation for a bit.
I’m kinda happy to see how it works for other people considering I have noticed a few constants in it all.
You are an amazing person to have chosen to deal with it and support another person when it’s scaring the crap out of me reading about it and I’ve been in firefights plenty
So I just watched a video on body language (to tell if people are lying) and apparently rapid or slow blinking is a sign of lying because it means the brain is tired and needs a rest. I think it’s the same thing with switching! Since switching is tiring for your brain you need to close your eyes more. It all makes sense! I feel like a genius! -Alex
Weirdly I don't rub my eyes or feel tired at all when I switch. I just stare blankly and then next thing I know the switch is done.
kayhhogan
Sometimes that happens for us? We'll get seamless switches that just sort of... happen. But usually when I get switchy I rub my eyes and stuff
Hey I didn’t write that
I just found your channel, this is great that you talk so openly about it, I have DID but don't talk about it to anyone, only two of my friends know about it because I've of my more childish alters came out while I was at their place. I still find it hard to talk about, but it's really inspiring that you can be so open about it
Abbie Burrows we so relate!💗
I was diagnosed 10 years ago when I was 15 and I definitely have a lot of similarities in how I switch. It's very subtle and most of the time unless my alters really know and trust you, people have no idea. But the face rubbing, particularly around the eyes, is definitely a staple for when it happens.
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@@theamethystsystem329 Thanks for sharing! I just subscribed to you. We have DID as well, so we enjoy supporting others online who are trying to educate about it. - Leyna
After watching over 30 vdos I felt this one was the most and only genuine.....the way u explained everything n the non dramatic switch n also Ur dogs reaction shows something happened....N u have vvvvvvv beautiful eyes n cute dog....god bless u sweetheart 😘😘😘
Thank you... I'm just starting to accept being multiple (although it's been a reality all my life) at 42, and the possibility that there are parts I'm not aware of in addition to those I've mostly always been co-conscious with. I watch other DID vloggers and think "Nah.... nothing like me. I"m imagining it." I watch you and see a lot of myself and start to understand. Thanks for being real.
When you’ve switched, where do you go? Do you go to a place in your mind where you’re aware? Can see your alters in your place?
Petty Mayonnaise She said it’s like sitting in the back seat of a car when her Alters are driving her... 😋
Common_Sense DoYouUseIt? To rooms or spaces
There's what we call as the headspace, where the alters in the back usually reside. If one emerges, they "exit" the headspace and go to the front. It is most compared to a car. You're in the passenger's seat and wants to take the wheel, so you exit the car (
You should watch DissociaDID. Some of her altars are more open to talk about their personalities, their headspace and their willingness to appear on camera. It has helped me understand this condition so much better but I do understand how it differes from person to person. For example, DissociaDID has a headspace where all the alters live in a mansion and the switches are much more noticable. This is my first time watching Jess but its interesting comparing these two behaviors
@@ABC-ho4te Not all alters, just to correct.
Who else came here after watching a documentary or sth like that about Jess and her alters? :v
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I just watched a video for 10 minutes and have NO IDEA what you said.... I was mesmerized by them EYES!!!
Got me in the first half, not gonna lie
watched alot of tiktoks where people are pretending to have did so it was super helpful getting to learn how did actually work. I got super angry watching people faking have mental disorders for popularity on tiktok so it was refreshing to see the real deal and how it actually is. Nice video!
I am speechless and seriously I really hope you get to personally read this..... you are incredible! I have felt so alone and sometimes even scared because I have DID, I have never know anyone else with it and whenever you hear about it people talk about amnesia so it always makes me self conscious to tell anyone because I don’t have amnesia, me (samantha), Amey, Kathy, Shadow, and Wimpy live co-consciously. We all have our moments of control but we also, have times when multiple if not all of us are controlling together or on different parts (example Amy is doing our makeup, I’m singing, and Kathy is taking care of the kids all at one time). I just want you to know that I am so happy to not be alone. 😭😭 thank you thank you thank you!
Just found this amazing channel and my first comment is OH MY GOSH THE FLUFFIEST DOG JUST APPEARED
This made me so happy idk why
Your cute 4 legged friend, was the one who pointed out the switch. His/ her behaviour had changed, but was still affectionate towards you.
Awww🐶💕
I'm so glad you guys are back!!
I use the app you made your pfp on
@@amberrose5919 yeah! me and my friends all did it.
@@krie8132 Cool!
Thank you (Jess and Jamie) for being brave enough to try and capture this and also for Jess for explaining what its like for your body to switch as you see it. As you said everybody who has DID has different triggers and different ways people can tell if dissociating could happen soon etc and I love the fact that you dont sugar coat DID for anyone. Thank you for wanting to and feeling able, along with the boys and Gaz, of trying to remove the stigma for those of us who suffer with DID. I am so glad that I can live in a world where even though I struggle with DID as well as other mental illnesses everyday, I can watch you and try and learn more to help myself and to teach other people around me about how confusing and difficult and complicated DID is. I hope you, the boys, Eevee and Gaz are doing well. God Bless x
Wow. After I've only heard of this disorder through the channel of DissociaDID and then watching your video.. I feel like a fool. Thank you for showing and explaining. This makes so much more sense.
Love the way your fella calls you ‘mate’ knowing you’ve switched. What a chap. Great video.
You're so good at explaining DID.
The subtleties of switches or "fronting" are why people can live with us for years and not even realize that's what's going on.
I haven't lost serious time from a switch in a decade or so. My symptoms seem to have gotten better the older I get. I'm 47 now and feel more like a whole person than ever. At first I thought there was another personality coming forward after all these years but realized it was just us as a whole. Wasn't familiar with this "whole person." But I feel really good like this and am starting to mourn more than ever the years lost as a fragmented soul. But we'll grieve those years and move on with "our" life. You're doing a good thing here. Don't doubt it.
Do your alter personalities "age"? Like do they get older?
@@issjasmine12 One had aged. But at a weird, slow rate. There are 5, all girls. There is one who is 15-23 yrs old. It (her age) fluctuates.
@@Ponzotopia Awww ♥️ thank you for answering. *hugs*
This was a very interesting and informational video. I really enjoyed how your system worked together to “catch” a switch. I really appreciated it given the stigma surrounding any mental health stuff.
Hi Jess, it's so nice to see a new video. It's quite difficult to tell when a switch happens. But I guess if one knew the body language of each part one could tell who's fronting. It's insightful though, how you've explained it. As always lovely to hear from your system.
All I’ve been wanting to do since being diagnosed is watch other people who have the same condition as I do.. i guess I just don’t want to feel alone? I’ve seen other videos and I KNOW other people are faking this. If those people who are faking it only knew that this is a mentally draining thing, exhausting sometimes .. confusing thing to understand about ourselves. But Once we can accept that this is part of us and that we’ve had it for years .. it actually makes me feel more relief! Surprisingly.
Thank you for this video. I’m sorry you’re going through this, you aren’t alone.
For me my switches are very subtle and hardly recognizable too. Only people close to me like my mom or close friends notice it.
It’s crazy how our minds work to protect us. I’m thankful that mine has been doing this all these years.
I was diagnosed just 2 weeks ago. And found out I’ve had it since I was about 4!
23 years of memory loss and things not adding up or making sense. Huge relief and I believe we will only get better❤️
Oh my! This video brought up a lot of thoughts-- ideas, issues, memories... In the interest of brevity, I will try to focus a bit. First, Jess, thank you for this video. You are very brave to calmly teach folks about DID. Regarding switches, I think people forget this is not television or the movies. There's no sparkles or sound cues to let other people know a switch has occurred. And often, as you illustrated, it doesn't really look like anything. I seem to have been 'born co-conscious' and these days switching is fast, easy and there can be a lot of 'co-fronting' as you call it.
In the early '90's, it was very common for people with DID to show up on talk shows. The audiences were often very skeptical and not very supportive. I remember someone wanting to see what a switch looked like. This brave woman took on the challenge. She looked away, coughed and voila there was an alter! But some folks in the audience did not buy this. It was frustrating to watch.
Fortunately, I have had a very supportive family. My kids could often just look at my eyes and know who was out. My son can probably still do that. Again, thanks for making this video.
im so fascinated with DID , it really is what made me want to study physcology the human brain is insane
one of my favorite channels! love learning more about DID and hearing about your life Jess! ❤️❤️❤️
💞💞💖 me too!