Is it possible to have a mulitple personality disorder and realize when you're a!


Question:

Is it possible to have a mulitple personality disorder and realize when you're about to switch personalities?

I'm constantly fighting with myself but in my mind. It's like I have someone in my head that is telling me to do things. Mainly to help release my anger. The ways that my thoughts are suggesting are very graphic and violent.


Answers:

I am wondering if you have been actually diagnosed by a professional with multiple personality disorder or if you may be self-interpreting your own inner struggle against contradictory thoughts and actions as meaning that you are multiple as it is not the same thing. Many people experience an "internal struggle" but this does not necessarily suggest multiple personality and in fact does not even necessarily suggest an illness per se. If you are actually hearing voices inside your head, not just "thinking aloud", then it would be wise to seek a professional opinion. Therapy can also help you to work through inner conflicts that may be affecting your ability to make decisions and to deal with intrusive thoughts or images which may be from other sources.
But to answer your question, if you are indeed multiple, then yes. It's absolutely possible and not uncommon for someone with this disorder to be aware of internal struggles for control between parts. In fact, one of the most important goals in therapy is to resist the urge to dissociate and let another part take control while you zone out from the situation. It is important to stay co-conscious and to communicate with alternate parts and strive to reach a solution to a situation that accomodates all parts.




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