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    Encina is living with Dissociative Identity D, also known as, DID. In this video she explains what it's like to live with 11 personalities in this video. And she introduces us to one of her alters.
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    According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), It's estimated that 2% of people experience dissociative disorders, with women being more likely than men to be diagnosed. Because of the way dissociative identity disorder (DID) is portrayed in the media, most people don't understand what the disorder actually entails, or how common it actually is. In this Patient Spotlight video, you'll meet Encina, who sheds light on her experience living with DID. You'll also meet Minnie, the three-year-old girl living inside Encina's body.
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  • @MedCircle
    @MedCircle  Pƙed 5 lety +2017

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    • @shaktizoom5236
      @shaktizoom5236 Pƙed 5 lety +43

      At 52:00 she says a husband didn’t know that his wife had DID. How is that possible? đŸ€” If personalities are not under her control, Im sure the wives alters would have come out at some point during their relationship- so how come he didnt know.

    • @shaktizoom5236
      @shaktizoom5236 Pƙed 5 lety +15

      MedCircle At 52:00 she says a husband didn’t know that his wife had DID. How is that possible? đŸ€” If personalities are not under her control, Im sure the wives alters would have come out at some point during their relationship- so how come he didnt know.

    • @douglasvincent5925
      @douglasvincent5925 Pƙed 5 lety +60

      @@shaktizoom5236 As someone who has DID, I can tell you that the differences between alters are usually not as glaringly obvious as they are in movies and TV shows about DID. This disorder is a coping mechanism that develops to protect a person's mind, and as such, part of that protection involves hiding the fact that there is anything "wrong". We become very good at hiding, and often, many DID people don't even realize that they have it until they are an adult. We first realized that we were multiple when we were 18, even though our first split happened when we were 4 years old. So, if we can even hide it from ourselves, it's not difficult to see how a wife could hide it from her husband. That said, I would not recommend for anyone who has DID to purposely hide it from their spouse. We made sure that our now-wife knew about our DID before we asked her to marry us. If this is someone that you love enough to want to spend the rest of your life with, you should feel comfortable enough to share any secret with them, especially one that is that impactful on your life and theirs. I'm not saying this to judge anyone who has kept it a secret, just giving some friendly advice that it's better to be open with your spouse about it. If they truly love you, they will not judge you about it. I hope this helps you to understand better. Take care, Leyna of the Doug Vincent system

    • @Vicky-kh8ns
      @Vicky-kh8ns Pƙed 5 lety +3

      MedCircle ii

    • @mecooper1755
      @mecooper1755 Pƙed 5 lety +12

      If your admitting to have episodes of amnesia when you were growing up..who told you the names of and about the personalities??

  • @devinmoran59
    @devinmoran59 Pƙed 4 lety +19207

    My mother had this disorder and when she passed I felt like I lost a mother a sister and a daughter all at once. She was my best friend.

    • @brokennoodle8731
      @brokennoodle8731 Pƙed 4 lety +852

      Devin Moran im so sorry. Passed away is one of my biggest fears bc i know that my whole system will too. And its terrifying to know that.

    • @cosmikskeptik9877
      @cosmikskeptik9877 Pƙed 4 lety +215

      This made me smile!
      Sorry for your loss

    • @Johannarori
      @Johannarori Pƙed 4 lety +233

      So sorry for your loss! But I gotta say just today I went on a youtube video spree about DID and to me thats so interesting to think about tho that they can be so many things to others!

    • @lorensherrera4799
      @lorensherrera4799 Pƙed 4 lety +48

      Sorry for your lost!

    • @bahed7242
      @bahed7242 Pƙed 4 lety +21

      :c

  • @kimmidoll123
    @kimmidoll123 Pƙed 4 lety +16954

    What the human mind does in order to protect itself is simply incredible.

    • @ashrafabdullah1717
      @ashrafabdullah1717 Pƙed 4 lety +294

      Its incredible, isnt it?

    • @sallyraidersassa415
      @sallyraidersassa415 Pƙed 4 lety +112

      It truly is

    • @afnanlinjawi785
      @afnanlinjawi785 Pƙed 4 lety +262

      @@lc4life369 yeah but the body had to protect itself. He was a child. The only thing in his control is himself. And he dealt with it within his means

    • @afnanlinjawi785
      @afnanlinjawi785 Pƙed 4 lety +141

      It even shows you that human nature knows what's right. We can theorize about what's right and wrong but most of us don't operate on the subconscious level. Those who go through moments of being taken by the subconscious, they come out of it with no choice but to accept what they're subconscious has done. No choice.

    • @jesusisoursavior5861
      @jesusisoursavior5861 Pƙed 4 lety +7

      @@afnanlinjawi785 this was interesting can you elaborate some more?

  • @danakinsey5814
    @danakinsey5814 Pƙed rokem +1508

    I went to rehab years ago with a girl who had this and was was severely sexually abused by her father. One of her personalities was a little girl, and it was interesting to witness the switch but so heartbreaking. I only saw it one time but her entire demeanor changed. I still think about her sometimes and pray she’s doing well today, wherever she is.

    • @peacelovehappiinesss
      @peacelovehappiinesss Pƙed rokem +27

      Sometimes I turn into 5 year old I can't help it.😱

    • @danakinsey5814
      @danakinsey5814 Pƙed rokem +31

      @@peacelovehappiinesss it’s ok mama! Your feelings are valid and I’ll be thinking of you 💖

    • @peacelovehappiinesss
      @peacelovehappiinesss Pƙed rokem +23

      Thank u same to u its just crazy I used to be so social then after PTSD now I isolate -_-

    • @danakinsey5814
      @danakinsey5814 Pƙed rokem +31

      @@peacelovehappiinesss oh my gosh, I get that one thousand percent. I was a social butterfly before, now I’ve unintentionally ghosted almost all of my friends. I have 600+ unread texts right now because my brain sees them as a threat. You’re not alone.

    • @peacelovehappiinesss
      @peacelovehappiinesss Pƙed rokem +5

      600 wow not me

  • @rudydawgsmom
    @rudydawgsmom Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +69

    I lived undiagnosed and wrongly diagnosed until age 59!!
    I knew I had DID, told them it’s what I had, but no one took me seriously.
    Now I know what happened to me as a child, age 2-8, and I’m getting the help I need. I’m an SRA survivor

    • @itssweet2125
      @itssweet2125 Pƙed 3 dny

      Your old asf 😂😂😂

  • @darthbane5676
    @darthbane5676 Pƙed 4 lety +4167

    I didn’t feel like I was watching a woman who temporarily thought she was a toddler. I felt like I was watching a toddler in the body of a woman.

    • @theonionsystem7779
      @theonionsystem7779 Pƙed 4 lety +457

      That's exactly what everyone should see us as, completely different people in one body and not someone acting like it for attention because I hate how many people think that (Asher)

    • @theonionsystem7779
      @theonionsystem7779 Pƙed 4 lety +135

      @John Doe you wouldn't really want to have a friend with it since you'd be in a way wishing they had such severe trauma at a young age and its nothing spiritual at all with D.I.D and I'm not meaning to sound rude but I'm just telling you the truth - Asher

    • @ryomahoffman6803
      @ryomahoffman6803 Pƙed 4 lety +16

      Same that’s how I know that she’s not faking!!!

    • @DeyanStrikes
      @DeyanStrikes Pƙed 4 lety +3

      @@getthroughlife1015 No-one's reading all that, dude.

    • @so9175
      @so9175 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      Thanks, yes

  • @pinayMIS49
    @pinayMIS49 Pƙed 4 lety +4028

    I can tell he was genuinely interested, but I didn't like how he interrupted her a lot

    • @weswarford8494
      @weswarford8494 Pƙed 4 lety +246

      Isabella S - Exactly. If you’re interviewing someone who’s struggling to even just be there and likely mulled over the decision to even show up or not, don’t speak over them. Also, be a tad more sensitive to how their feeling. Ask if they’re comfortable with what you’re asking them to share, not just “tell me about all of them” and “what happened to you”. Should’ve done more sensitivity research.

    • @BambixLynn
      @BambixLynn Pƙed 4 lety +131

      I felt like he kept asking all these situational questions to trip her up. I mean that might not be the intent but it seemed off.

    • @baby.goblin
      @baby.goblin Pƙed 4 lety +99

      I think he’s just trying to understand but he doesn’t seem very smart unfortunately that’s the issue I believe

    • @lainofthewired8817
      @lainofthewired8817 Pƙed 4 lety +46

      I was looking for someone to say this

    • @ambergaragiola3961
      @ambergaragiola3961 Pƙed 4 lety +29

      he works for the media, they give him questions to ask. this is meant to influence youth into thinking their normal brain function is a mental disorder, when in reality these are protective mechanisms.

  • @lexisnep525
    @lexisnep525 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci +246

    For the interviewer to get to speak to a little like Minnie in this way shows an INCREDIBLE amount of trust from the system being interviewed. This interviewer did a phenomenal job of building trust in a gentle and supportive way, and this is EXACTLY how you should treat someone with DID when discussing it. Show this to anyone who claims it isn't real-- because you can plainly see and understand how real it is just in this video.

    • @bobsmith-ji2uh
      @bobsmith-ji2uh Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +2

      You have to be seriously gullible to think this is real. It’s ridiculous.

    • @sonyagraske376
      @sonyagraske376 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +2

      ​that's what I am thinking. Did you see Mimi? I feel like these thinkers chose a dark way of living. I question; " DO these people believe in God? Do they live their life with God by their side? Or are they living on the dark side. đŸ€”

    • @sonyagraske376
      @sonyagraske376 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

      31 minutes in.... I want to leave. But when does Minnie come to show herself? 😼

    • @sonyagraske376
      @sonyagraske376 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +4

      41:55 Minnie appears, cause she chose to. Minnie was asked; " what do you think about ALL THESE CAMERAS?" Minnie at 3 yrs. Old knows EXACTLY WHERE TO LOOK, magically right away,where to look hmmm.... towards the cameras. How did she know RIGHT AWAY, where to look, much less 3 yr. Olds wouldn't even know what camera means? Much less , put the question to her , knowing where to look RIGHT AWAY,and know what it all means and act it out, so surprised and excited. I smell something is off, 100%
      WOWZERS..... đŸ€Ż PTTTF!!!!
      Saved MINNIE , TO "THE LAST!"🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉?

    • @zhuzhupetlover6673
      @zhuzhupetlover6673 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +11

      It’s DID. It’s real. I’m a psychology major in college.

  • @sambanuat3771
    @sambanuat3771 Pƙed rokem +903

    The mind is so powerful! Her brain protected her by storing those awful memories, and not living through them in the moment by giving them to someone else. That is one strong-ass woman right there! Proud of you sister, for empowering and harnessing the magic of our brain to help you live- not hinder. As well as sharing your story. You’re not crazy, you have an amazing ability for resilience.

    • @blazednlovinit
      @blazednlovinit Pƙed rokem +7

      A very big place in a very small space :)

    • @hggfhh4449
      @hggfhh4449 Pƙed rokem +1

      Doesn't she still have to get rid of that deasies tho?.

    • @bobsmith-ji2uh
      @bobsmith-ji2uh Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +2

      You really buy this? She split her psyche and can go back and forth at will?

    • @Max-zz7ol
      @Max-zz7ol Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +16

      ​@@bobsmith-ji2uhit's not necessarily at will, and DID is a recognised disorder that many people experience, she is not making it up on the spot

    • @bobsmith-ji2uh
      @bobsmith-ji2uh Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +2

      @@Max-zz7ol I disagree. I think it’s nonsense.

  • @simplyme8593
    @simplyme8593 Pƙed 5 lety +6162

    I feel so much anger for those monsters who abuse children and they harm so badly their psyche đŸ˜€

    • @k.hendrickson8735
      @k.hendrickson8735 Pƙed 5 lety +37

      I don't know why that statement didn't get 1000 thumbs up???

    • @Junnluvvr
      @Junnluvvr Pƙed 5 lety +11

      They are psycho but what does that have to do with the video

    • @Naccarat
      @Naccarat Pƙed 4 lety +150

      ​@@meghamer3065 Pedophiles are far from the only ones harming children... and they are very rare. Oftentimes, parents are the ones responsible. And it's an unfortunate, common occurrence that parents 'brainwash' their kids or cause harm to their psyche.

    • @simplyme8593
      @simplyme8593 Pƙed 4 lety +86

      @@Naccarat exactly. It's not only paedophiles. Many ways a parent can harm the child so badly. An example, if the parents has NPD.

    • @whoswho2215
      @whoswho2215 Pƙed 4 lety +15

      @@meghamer3065
      Yeah becouse women can't be.......

  • @raychullewade3094
    @raychullewade3094 Pƙed 5 lety +4175

    I was in love with a guy with DID, I found out from his mom because she wanted me to be sure about our relationship. Loved him and all 5 personalities.....He’s no longer living was killed in 2014 helping somebody get out of a domestic violence situation I miss him everyday

    • @xisalways-ls8lt
      @xisalways-ls8lt Pƙed 5 lety +449

      He sounds like he was an amazing person. I hope that you will continue to heal. I’ll pray for you!

    • @raychullewade3094
      @raychullewade3094 Pƙed 5 lety +367

      1001x0isalways0 he really was and thank you. Happy to say the guy who killed him is serving life in prison

    • @xisalways-ls8lt
      @xisalways-ls8lt Pƙed 5 lety +118

      Your welcome, and I really don’t know what else to say. I don’t know anyone who’s experienced something like this. It is good that justice was served toward the person that did this.

    • @raychullewade3094
      @raychullewade3094 Pƙed 5 lety +102

      1001x0isalways0 well I’m from Chicago so sadly losing ppl has been normal since I was 15 even tho ik it shouldn’t be

    • @xisalways-ls8lt
      @xisalways-ls8lt Pƙed 5 lety +46

      That sounds hard to go through.

  • @ChevyGirl72NovaSS
    @ChevyGirl72NovaSS Pƙed rokem +419

    I’ve suffered from DID since I was 7 years old, and it isn’t easy living with the amnesia part of it all, and it’s a very scary thing to experience. I’m now 51 and I still struggle a lot trying to figure it all out. Thank you for sharing your experience Encina, it gives me hope that I can one day become better at dealing with DID. ❀

    • @roseyannette2030
      @roseyannette2030 Pƙed rokem +6

      May you find peace, happiness and tranquility within, I pray you have a good professional to help you do so. Sending all of you good vibes, peace and warm cyber ((HUGS)).

    • @ashwinidivakar9437
      @ashwinidivakar9437 Pƙed rokem +1

      You can and you will❀

    • @Ghostlynoodles
      @Ghostlynoodles Pƙed rokem +4

      Damn- I’ve suffered from DID ever since I was 7 too! Honestly the weird thing about it is that I don’t know how my alters formed, or when they showed up. I just assume that they came when I was 7 since that’s when I started “acting up.” I’m so sorry that you had to go through this for SO LONG. I’m only a teenager and having to deal with this for about 6 years is bad enough for me, so seeing someone else have to go through this about 1937x longer (exaggeration yes yes) is.. wow.

    • @faithlessfate
      @faithlessfate Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +5

      I have had DID my whole life, since 2. Im extremely impressed with this interview, and for once I feel seen.

    • @Jacubamustoff
      @Jacubamustoff Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +5

      I saw a case where a woman communicated with her alters in a notepad and that's how she was able to fill in her lost time segments.

  • @JessBlake2
    @JessBlake2 Pƙed rokem +45

    DID develops in people who went through things so horrendous, they literally can't remain conscious in the moment. There's always things like fairies and little children because the coping strategy of developing a system starts when they're toddlers.The brain is amazing.

  • @loulesowski
    @loulesowski Pƙed 4 lety +3010

    “do you know what did is?”
    minnie: “it makes lots of people be your friends!”
    so wholesome

    • @MrFRDW
      @MrFRDW Pƙed 4 lety +11

      im not a native english speaker
      can you explain me in other words, what she said?

    • @zawmbiefied
      @zawmbiefied Pƙed 4 lety +4

      Well what are you confused about?

    • @JudyCoxify
      @JudyCoxify Pƙed 4 lety +19

      MrFRDW it creates friendly people! Who are friendly to you a lot!

    • @stickywater3728
      @stickywater3728 Pƙed 4 lety +10

      MrFRDW they mean D I D not just the word did

    • @Levsfy
      @Levsfy Pƙed 4 lety +2

      I wish I had DID lmao

  • @shellystrawberry4827
    @shellystrawberry4827 Pƙed 5 lety +2621

    "How long have you know Encina"
    "Uh.. All the time"
    I think that is geniuinely adorable.

    • @siamenace4680
      @siamenace4680 Pƙed 5 lety +7

      Shelly Strawberry Me too.

    • @typeoneauthor
      @typeoneauthor Pƙed 5 lety +70

      I used to be a daycare teacher, and that's a perfectly normal response for 3 year olds. I used to ask "What's up?" and almost every time, they'd just say "good," as if I asked how they were doing.

    • @Th3_m0st_forgettable_g1rl
      @Th3_m0st_forgettable_g1rl Pƙed 5 lety +8

      Minnie in general is adorable

    • @KK-gg9hx
      @KK-gg9hx Pƙed 5 lety +11

      Minnie is actually a small child. Children are innocent and usually adorable. =)

    • @KK-gg9hx
      @KK-gg9hx Pƙed 5 lety +12

      @@typeoneauthor small alters actually are whatever age they are, not the body age. Thank you for applying your knowledge of toddlers to toddler alters. =)

  • @MT-tw6rh
    @MT-tw6rh Pƙed rokem +271

    My partner who recently passed away with cancer had undiagnosed DID . There are so many similarities here . I lived with her and knew her for 17 yrs. Living together with her these alters were daily. They were a part of our relationship always. Some were children, many adults, spirit guides, dogs. Even groups of individuals such as a collective board. This also brought on other behaviors' including bad hoarding was a difficult time constantly but you love who you love.

    • @KackieJennedy
      @KackieJennedy Pƙed rokem +6

      Have you ever attempted to discover what was behind their disorder?
      "You love who you love" sounds kinda like abandonment.

    • @callygator1
      @callygator1 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +2

      Wow this reminds me of channelling. They act the same as when a being is channelled through a medium

    • @wretchedsinnerRighteousSavior
      @wretchedsinnerRighteousSavior Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      ​@@callygator1Because they're being controlled by demons. It's the same thing manifesting differently.

    • @newstartalltheway
      @newstartalltheway Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +7

      I'm sorry for your loss of your partner. It sounds like they were very special to you.

    • @m_christine1070
      @m_christine1070 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

      I'm so sorry

  • @misssunshine6200
    @misssunshine6200 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +69

    You can tell, or at least I can, that’s she’s not faking that Minnie personality. That’s a whole kid. The mannerisms, the speech, everything.
    I’m just so interested in this from a science and spiritual perspective.
    Just so fascinating.
    You are absolutely rocking it girl!!

    • @Lonelyone1111
      @Lonelyone1111 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +4

      Shes faking i can tell. And shes getting paid for these interview.

    • @rainyykitten
      @rainyykitten Pƙed měsĂ­cem +4

      ​@@Lonelyone1111how can you tell?

    • @dragonflycollective.
      @dragonflycollective. Pƙed měsĂ­cem +4

      @@Lonelyone1111you must be miserable lol.

    • @seyornamathew4663
      @seyornamathew4663 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      ​@@Lonelyone1111uneducated m0r0n

  • @mohanmansi
    @mohanmansi Pƙed 4 lety +1431

    The fact that people like her father exist is nauseating to me

    • @lunamooncat7926
      @lunamooncat7926 Pƙed 4 lety +101

      Yeah, abusing a child, your own child, with other people.... How can someone do that? It's beyond me....

    • @bacicinvatteneaca
      @bacicinvatteneaca Pƙed 3 lety +24

      @@lunamooncat7926 it's possibly worse than people who prey on children online

    • @gabrielahimsa4387
      @gabrielahimsa4387 Pƙed 3 lety +7

      ye and the slaughterhouse worker that cut head for paycheck. go vegan

    • @snd7810
      @snd7810 Pƙed 3 lety +24

      150 million DID cases in the world. So atleast 150 million or more of demons exist who did that to these wonderful children

    • @theheirofslytherin3825
      @theheirofslytherin3825 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      yeah..

  • @QingWeiSanguine
    @QingWeiSanguine Pƙed 4 lety +7117

    This makes me think about all the "demonic possessions" that in reality were cases of severe childhood trauma.

    • @Happyfeetsmumm
      @Happyfeetsmumm Pƙed 4 lety +167

      Daniel Rosell what if demonic possessions are real

    • @theonionsystem7779
      @theonionsystem7779 Pƙed 4 lety +323

      @@Happyfeetsmumm they are, I've been possessed by demons but DID isn't possession

    • @theonionsystem7779
      @theonionsystem7779 Pƙed 4 lety +194

      @@coconut_juice no thank you, I wouldn't really want to say, it was horrible and something I would be uncomfortable and not happy talking about

    • @asw-g-64gundamflaurosryuse41
      @asw-g-64gundamflaurosryuse41 Pƙed 4 lety +24

      Daniel Rosell that actually explains a lot

    • @azeveda003
      @azeveda003 Pƙed 4 lety +8

      They are

  • @yesicajimenez316
    @yesicajimenez316 Pƙed rokem +60

    Awww when Minnie came out and expressed how she felt when kids think it’s scary to be friends with her broke my heart! 😱😱😱😱

    • @bobsmith-ji2uh
      @bobsmith-ji2uh Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

      I hope your heart has healed. If not just remember this is just a scam and she’s a grifter.

    • @MrDrinkA40
      @MrDrinkA40 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      What time spot?

    • @selinaogorman8380
      @selinaogorman8380 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

      Broke my heart to Minnie deserves to be accepted and loved she deserves friendship with others.❀

  • @lindahannah3965
    @lindahannah3965 Pƙed rokem +160

    Bless her for being able to open up and talk about your trauma. It's still really hard to talk about my child hood trauma.

    • @aldede5448
      @aldede5448 Pƙed rokem

      She is faking DID. Its been proven. Sorry

    • @HenriettaGothGurl
      @HenriettaGothGurl Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      @@aldede5448science degree needed from you, random internet person with no credentials, I can guarantee.

    • @jensopink7240
      @jensopink7240 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

      ​@@aldede5448how?

    • @selinaogorman8380
      @selinaogorman8380 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +1

      She is incredible I love her for being so open and honest she is really impacting people like me!❀❀❀❀

    • @Equetix
      @Equetix Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

      ​@@aldede5448proof?

  • @SuzukiYNathie
    @SuzukiYNathie Pƙed 6 lety +15989

    Unbelievable what the brain is capable of.

    • @KK-gg9hx
      @KK-gg9hx Pƙed 6 lety +722

      Suzuki Nathie unbelievable how bad some tiny childhoods are

    • @Artchick1972
      @Artchick1972 Pƙed 6 lety +201

      I agree..it is fascinating

    • @Artchick1972
      @Artchick1972 Pƙed 6 lety +13

      LOL!!!

    • @elsagrace3893
      @elsagrace3893 Pƙed 6 lety +32

      Suzuki Nathie unbelievable because it isn’t true.

    • @chermychermyloyyy7628
      @chermychermyloyyy7628 Pƙed 6 lety +219

      elsa Grace Are you saying DID isn't real?

  • @WiWillemijn
    @WiWillemijn Pƙed 5 lety +7964

    I like how she accepts that people will think its kinda weird

    • @donnaknudson7296
      @donnaknudson7296 Pƙed 5 lety +165

      I like that too. I wish more people had that attitude with the usual designated "victims" (like being gay, trans, race etc.), and realized that there are so many different kinds of suffering in this world and so many ways of being victimized that one can't possibly expect everyone to understand every way of suffering and every way of being victimized, and every detail about how you are supposed to act and think around each. I have things about myself that are hard to understand and believe, and wish people did understand, sometimes desperately so. But it's just not possible to understand everything. I do think it would be better if more people were understanding people. Less quick to judge harshly, being caring and sensitive about the feelings of people in general, and tried to understand others. But not everyone is like that, so it's probably best to find people who you can trust, rather than expect everyone to be people you can trust. It seems like she understands this.

    • @erica6147
      @erica6147 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      Wimsem - Tekenen & Knutselen yah my

    • @waterwraith1189
      @waterwraith1189 Pƙed 5 lety +63

      +Donna Knudson ikr?? I get so annoyed when other trans people have that victim mentality (have the disorder myself). I get irritated when others use their disorders as politic agendas. I wish others were more understanding as well. It's best to inform others and let them form their own opinions on that information rather than forcing people how to feel and think imo. Did that make sense? lol

    • @nekoshey
      @nekoshey Pƙed 5 lety +37

      +Zongron Maybe instead of becoming offended on the behalf of someone else, and regurgitating what you *think* is the right reaction to something like that, you could have used your brain to figure out how the comparison is valid because all of those groups are often marginalized and share the bond of having issues and needs specific to them that frequently get ignored.

    • @vondahe
      @vondahe Pƙed 5 lety +11

      She has no choice. It IS weird. The alternative would be to fancy herself a victim which is high fashion among SJWs.

  • @bertakeller8533
    @bertakeller8533 Pƙed rokem +126

    I have DID and also dissociative fague. My life that dont and never felt real had been really bad because I was misdiagnosed for so many years out here in this small town I live in. Im 61 years old now and just being diagnosed with DID after being evaluated again after 30 years. I also went for a second opinion and got the same diagnosis. My life has been hiding me from people and family also. I been just labeled crazy all my life. I just want to live what life I have left learning to touch my children, grandchildren, my great grandkids and they feel real to me. I am so happy to find your video and hear your experience with DID. You have helped me today. Thank you so much.

    • @kerryfinn1869
      @kerryfinn1869 Pƙed rokem +4

      💜

    • @bertakeller8533
      @bertakeller8533 Pƙed rokem +4

      🧡

    • @krissyp7219
      @krissyp7219 Pƙed rokem +7

      Yes! May your golden years be full of joy as you love your family and watch them grow. Blessings to you, dear one.

  • @richdude8150
    @richdude8150 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +18

    I went from a gf with NPD that broke up with me to having a gf with DID. The one with DID is such a beautiful person. She is quite youger than the first one but so much more understanding most times. She went through so much at an early age. She can become like a child at times and when she does i automatically adapt a more fatherly approach. She is absolutely the most loving person ever

  • @espressobliss5685
    @espressobliss5685 Pƙed 5 lety +2353

    I feel I could spend an eternity studying the human brain and still be amazed.
    Just heartbreaking that her DID is the product of something so horrible.

    • @KK-gg9hx
      @KK-gg9hx Pƙed 4 lety +9

      There's always Love in the world, in many forms it can heal the heart.

    • @sahrathiriet8523
      @sahrathiriet8523 Pƙed 4 lety +40

      DID is the product of something that is horrible by essence

    • @MsTinkerbelle87
      @MsTinkerbelle87 Pƙed 4 lety

      k k I’m gonna write that down!!!

    • @erin8336
      @erin8336 Pƙed 4 lety +24

      all of did is the product of something extremely horrible, bc it happens when a child cant cope with all that so these alters form to hold that for them so they can still function. otherwise, what they've been through would be disabling

    • @omalila7399
      @omalila7399 Pƙed 4 lety +8

      DID is always the result of abuse and more often than not the result of Satanic Ritual Abuse (SRA). People need to look into this so humanity can put an end to this horror. It's more widespread than you might think.

  • @samhansen6680
    @samhansen6680 Pƙed 5 lety +7428

    I'm seeing a lot of comments about how cute Minnie is, but can we just take a moment to appreciate how well Kyle handles the interview with her despite being totally unprepared? Respect.

    • @evelinabrooklyn653
      @evelinabrooklyn653 Pƙed 5 lety +52

      Respect?
      Don't be so gullible. This is the internet.
      Encina Severa works at Bar Sinister as a professional Dominatrix. Her moniker is Miss Lucy.
      What a coincidence I just happened to hear her being interviewed on a Cosmopolitan podcast regarding S & M.
      LOL

    • @vvalentine2749
      @vvalentine2749 Pƙed 5 lety +177

      @@evelinabrooklyn653 what??

    • @jadorealissawhite-gluz5706
      @jadorealissawhite-gluz5706 Pƙed 5 lety +91

      @@evelinabrooklyn653 Huh?

    • @itokosenshu925
      @itokosenshu925 Pƙed 5 lety +51

      I had like a thousand questions that i could spell for a whole day but he just asked boring things like "how do you explain it to people" and all im so disapointed

    • @finncorchado1445
      @finncorchado1445 Pƙed 5 lety +410

      So people with mental disorders can't have jobs or be sexual..? Lmao what a weird thing to be convinced of

  • @AlexandriaLornaMusic
    @AlexandriaLornaMusic Pƙed rokem +279

    I have DID and this is the first person I’ve heard talk about it that I can actually relate to. Everything and everyone else I’ve seen talk about it seem to be trying to recreate it but it’s not something you can force.

    • @niaputri2094
      @niaputri2094 Pƙed rokem +16

      @@equizzgezzy2598 Hey that's rude

    • @nagitosrightfoot5574
      @nagitosrightfoot5574 Pƙed rokem +18

      @Equizz Gezzy bro get out

    • @jammehess9270
      @jammehess9270 Pƙed rokem +4

      THIS is also the first time i have every heard any one talk about it. I am so grateful. I am just learning about it now and I am trying to get a grasp on it. If you can suggest any places or people i can talk to about DID who Know a lot about it or experience it them self the would be great.

    • @jammehess9270
      @jammehess9270 Pƙed rokem +6

      @Equizz Gezzy why would you say something like this

    • @xxcoralineplayzxx2536
      @xxcoralineplayzxx2536 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +5

      @@equizzgezzy2598that is a wild statement. Hop of man you’re insecure

  • @karenyoung2526
    @karenyoung2526 Pƙed rokem +364

    This was so moving to watch. Its also worth giving 'Maladaptive daydreaming' a mention as that's also another form of disassociation. I created a whole new 'world' as a disassociation from childhood trauma. It's very real and can continue into adult life.

    • @lj6079
      @lj6079 Pƙed rokem +23

      Never heard of this but I did create my whole world from the age of about 13, 14 to around early twenties. Later I used to drift in and out of this state. Finally came out of it around the age of 40. Thought it was just me being a stranger daydreamer

    • @zylavolkman9512
      @zylavolkman9512 Pƙed rokem +15

      I created a world with my own personalities and they stay in my head and can also effect my mood like hanging out with different people can effect your mood.

    • @JustAnotherBuckyLover
      @JustAnotherBuckyLover Pƙed rokem +22

      Everyone dissociates (even regular daydreaming, or that moment when you are driving and suddenly find you've reached your destination without remembering the journey - those are both forms of dissociating too). It only becomes an issue when it's happening regularly enough to cause practical issues, or is associated with emotional distress etc. PTSD and BPD are both disorders that also have dissociative aspects too. And anyone can dissociate under enough stress, at any age. DID is just one extreme end of that, and I wish more people understood that dissociating itself isn't rare, not even slightly.

    • @robinlieske2340
      @robinlieske2340 Pƙed rokem +10

      Yes. I dissociated for years that way without having any idea there was a problem with it or that it was a coping technique.

    • @Maiasatara
      @Maiasatara Pƙed rokem +1

      I wonder - if Maladaptive Daydreaming was the official name for DID, would more people better understand/accept it? MD keeps the aspect of a person choosing to embody an alternate reality, which would be a 100% understandable thing for a trauma survivor to do.

  • @kileyhayden3832
    @kileyhayden3832 Pƙed 5 lety +23116

    I love how engaged he is with her. He asked very appropriate questions and when Minnie came out he treated her like a 3 year old without mocking her in any way. He takes DID very seriously and you can tell he appreciates her time and information. I loved this video so much.

  • @skeptik3744
    @skeptik3744 Pƙed 5 lety +1521

    The brain is a powerful thing.

    • @Th3_m0st_forgettable_g1rl
      @Th3_m0st_forgettable_g1rl Pƙed 5 lety +6

      I agree the body is amazing about what it's capable of, it amazes me

    • @moonlightriverra6019
      @moonlightriverra6019 Pƙed 5 lety +11

      That's what interested me into studying psychology(In the future). The human brain can be capable of so many things

    • @Jamie-tx7pn
      @Jamie-tx7pn Pƙed 5 lety +4

      ...Says the brain. c;

    • @abaz6955
      @abaz6955 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      It's also scary :x

    • @CookiesDC
      @CookiesDC Pƙed 4 lety

      Skeptik and when one thing goes wonky everything starts to go wonky

  • @FlowerPower1000
    @FlowerPower1000 Pƙed rokem +268

    To Encina, Minnie and the rest of the system, this is such a brave thing to do for the rest of us, thank you very much!
    This is greatly appreciated, you are adorable ♄

    • @selinaogorman8380
      @selinaogorman8380 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +2

      They sure all are adorable they are it’s incredible they are beautiful beings! I adore them.❀❀❀❀❀

    • @christinam.1899
      @christinam.1899 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +2

      My mom has DID. They would be great friends! My mom has a 6 year old inside her and a 7 year old and 9 11 13 16 20 year old from the past traumas. 2 dominants that can't communicate together but can communicate through the 6 year old. One dominant is currently out right now that rarely gets to come out. She has now been out longer than 3 months. She was my original mother(but she gets pushed to the back and the 13 year old dominant comes out more than she does and takes over. I don't know my real mom all that well but I love them all unconditionally.

    • @FlowerPower1000
      @FlowerPower1000 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      @@christinam.1899 omg thank you for sharing! That’s so unique..
      I hope your mom is doing great and eventually works through her past traumas.
      I wonder what was that like for you..
      Growing up close to 1 person with many personas that come and go

      How and when did you really understand the situation. How did you handle it.
      Has your circle met the young ones? Excuse my many questions, I mean it in the best way, this is all so fascinating to me and I would like to understand better what it is like for a child growing up with a mom with DID. :)
      Take care all of you
      Joan From Greece
      XO

  • @rofinatheirin9929
    @rofinatheirin9929 Pƙed rokem +248

    Encina is amazing, I feel so safe watching and listening to her...

    • @j.l.wilson9038
      @j.l.wilson9038 Pƙed rokem +1

      Lol

    • @mommawolf9653
      @mommawolf9653 Pƙed rokem

      @Wendy Green lmao. Righr

    • @leahachase
      @leahachase Pƙed rokem +9

      @@mommawolf9653 because she seems calm and friendly???? tf is wrong with y’all

    • @mommawolf9653
      @mommawolf9653 Pƙed rokem +4

      @@leahachase I meant my comment to sarcastic. I don't feel like any adult talking and acting like a baby is comforting.

    • @leahachase
      @leahachase Pƙed rokem +3

      @@mommawolf9653 okay and? we were talking about encina, not minnie.

  • @aubreyhubert6671
    @aubreyhubert6671 Pƙed 4 lety +2799

    This is a STRONG woman. I can’t imagine how hard this had to be

    • @mom2my3children
      @mom2my3children Pƙed 3 lety +31

      I agree had to be really hard she had him interviewing as well as the camera man behind her. I don't feel that the interviewer was trying to pry just trying to get to the people watching this so we are more aware of what DID is though he wasn't perfect about it I feel it's just how he was trying to be matter of fact. She did amazing though.

    • @andreabobbette825
      @andreabobbette825 Pƙed 3 lety +14

      Yes... Most children die. Only the strong have the ability to SAVE THEMSELVES WITH D.I.D.

    • @miriamcooper1320
      @miriamcooper1320 Pƙed 3 lety

      Absolutely.

    • @shilvan
      @shilvan Pƙed 3 lety

      THEY ARE strong together ❀

    • @ryanjsmith1973
      @ryanjsmith1973 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      How come it's only women that claim this stupid disorder? Lonely attention-seekers. It doesn't exist

  • @Abig71ail
    @Abig71ail Pƙed 5 lety +1083

    Devin is the protective mother Encina never had.

    • @nzurimalkia3181
      @nzurimalkia3181 Pƙed 5 lety +36

      TattooBaby Xx Protective parent in general. We do not know why her mother did not intervene. As a father who was raping and pimping his child, he role is to protect not harm his daughter.

    • @buinhuy8979
      @buinhuy8979 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      Hello

  • @PistolCrystal2014
    @PistolCrystal2014 Pƙed rokem +78

    Childhood trauma has caused me tons of issues with dissociation I have issues remembering childhood and finding the trauma in order to deal with it and heal from it. Being an abuse survivor and recovering addict ive learned all these things correlate and go hand in hand with childhood mental illness. Bless her heart I know DID has to be so hard! I'm diagnosed with 6 mental disorders life is so hard! Praying for everyone dealing with this or any other mental disorders as well.

    • @DaRa-86
      @DaRa-86 Pƙed rokem +7

      Send you also extra love and mental support! Stay strong, I wish you all the best! ❀

    • @debracramer1251
      @debracramer1251 Pƙed rokem +7

      All you people out there in the world that have DID; I want you to know God loves you and even though he allowed people to sin and hurt/abuse you; he will be there to help you get through your life. God gave us a will to choose to do right or wrong, so he allows people to do wrong for now, but if they don't confess and ask for forgiveness from God through Jesus free gift of pardon, then they will pay for abusing people in hell one day when they draw their last earthly breath.

    • @SepticShockAKAVin
      @SepticShockAKAVin Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

      ​@@debracramer1251 Telling survivors "your abusers can still repent even though they mentally, physically, and sexually abused you" isn't very comforting, unfortunately. Many of these abusers already WERE religious

    • @ChrisPTY507
      @ChrisPTY507 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      May i know what are those specific 6 mental disorders? Just curious


    • @clairen4584
      @clairen4584 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

      ​@@debracramer1251
      (God bless you. You are incredibly Kind. 🕊 💜)

  • @cindybriden372
    @cindybriden372 Pƙed rokem +215

    Fascinating!! Thank you to MedCircle, Encina and Minnie for being here today.

  • @CrystalDMay
    @CrystalDMay Pƙed 5 lety +732

    This guy is going to be a fantastic father one day.

    • @alexialaura3529
      @alexialaura3529 Pƙed 4 lety +37

      he's already my daddy 😂😂😂

    • @ember2441
      @ember2441 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      alexia laura
      Uhh?...

    • @DeyanStrikes
      @DeyanStrikes Pƙed 4 lety +7

      @@jbone4217 And? Gay men can still be fathers.

  • @foramthakker5497
    @foramthakker5497 Pƙed 3 lety +991

    The way Kyle immediately smiles when he understands that Minnie is on,melts my heart.

  • @destinyrosze540
    @destinyrosze540 Pƙed rokem +61

    It’s a honor to see and meet you Encina, Minnie & entire system. Thank you for bravery for putting your story out there. Minnie is so precious đŸ€

  • @jennysci33
    @jennysci33 Pƙed rokem +41

    Thank Goodness for people like Encina who are brave enough to tell their story and spread awareness. If you research how powerful the mind is and during traumatic events, the mind automatically protects us, this is not so unbelievable. She's a beautiful, strong woman who has had to work so hard her entire life and I hope she knows how blessed she truly is.

  • @theoboegoddess
    @theoboegoddess Pƙed 5 lety +2520

    Holy crap, my stomach turned when she said she was abused by her father and his FRIENDS. how sick must people be??? 😭😭😭 God bless this woman who has dealt with the most horrific trauma possible by the person who should be her #1 protector.

    • @AmeliaAcres
      @AmeliaAcres Pƙed 5 lety +36

      theoboegoddess / I’m surprised you’re so shocked. #pedogate is so real...

    • @SohiTheTinyKittenHuman
      @SohiTheTinyKittenHuman Pƙed 5 lety +207

      It happens a lot but it’s should still be as socking every time because of how wrong it is. Becoming numb to it because of how often it happens defeats the purpose or raising awareness to the evil that can happen.

    • @cs6272902
      @cs6272902 Pƙed 5 lety +92

      It happens more often that would think, but its hidden because it’s hard to talk about it, I was molested by a family member as a girl, once I started therapy I could talk about it, then people around me started to tell me similar stories about themselves, sad but true.

    • @SohiTheTinyKittenHuman
      @SohiTheTinyKittenHuman Pƙed 5 lety +81

      I’m not saying it doesn’t happen a lot. I know lots of people who have been sexually abused and I am a survivor myself. My birth mom sexually abused me and my little brother. I’m just saying that it’s something so wrong that it deserves shock every time it happens.

    • @DarlingsDomain
      @DarlingsDomain Pƙed 5 lety +11

      When i told people they told me i deserved it.

  • @ritamariekelley6685
    @ritamariekelley6685 Pƙed 5 lety +2607

    DID is a brilliant coping mechanism. Some trauma is so horrific that the mind has to split off to protect us. Having full knowledge of the trauma would overpower the senses. It's so logical.

    • @jessicat3762
      @jessicat3762 Pƙed 5 lety +200

      When the bucket where it all goes is full and overflowing you have to put some of it in other buckets. Only way I've ever been able to describe it

    • @jessicat3762
      @jessicat3762 Pƙed 5 lety +46

      @@JohnDoe-mv2be no...

    • @liberationwasalie2982
      @liberationwasalie2982 Pƙed 5 lety +6

      Thus mk ultra

    • @Americansikkunt
      @Americansikkunt Pƙed 5 lety +4

      Jessica T ...That is the original of DID, FYI. CIA uses trauma in attempts to create a Manchurian candidate.

    • @ratgirl669
      @ratgirl669 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      Jessica T rly good analogy!

  • @ciacc4110
    @ciacc4110 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +35

    She’s been so brave and honest. Hoping more people will understand DID better. We are not crazy.we are not making things up. We are the victims if people knows better how DID happens. I’m not as brave as she is. I’m just felt hopeless and scared. I pushed people out of my world to keep myself and others safe. Talking to my alters always had me crying. I’m no longer sure about things,people, and incidents around me. I didn’t meet my alters, but we speaks.it’s people around me,waking up in weird places,the mess around myself,things I’ve done and I have no recollection of it. She’s right,we think about dying everyday but we don’t plan it. Being friends with two of the alters made me feel kind of safe or peace. There’s no medication or cure to it. But I believe we can be happier and get more knowledgeable about it when we face our alters bravely. Bless all the people with DID. The helplessness we had constantly, the pain of having people running away from us after knowing it, the longing for understanding and acceptance from people, finding love is just something so impossible. We are held accountable for a lot of time that we have no memory of it. Honestly I don’t know what can be worse. We may find some peace within ourselves when we embrace the alters. In reality , we are not given any kindness and understanding.

    • @TofuTeo
      @TofuTeo Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

      I 100% believe you and I'm aware of how DID is often linked to ritual abuse and child sex trafficking. The abusers who intentionally create DID in children are evil. I'm joining you in blessing all the people with DID. Have you heard of Alison Miller, the pyschologist? She has a book written for survivors called "Becoming Yourself: Overcoming Mind Control and Ritual Abuse'. It can be a triggering and dangerous read for survivors who have parts programmed into them for self-harm/suicide, so listen to your intuition about when to read this, or who to read this with. Lastly, I think it's perfectly okay to have alters -- you don't need to be a singular; you can thrive as a multiple, and I think that's perfectly normal given what you went through. You can be healed and multiple. Allow yourself that freedom and grace.

    • @christinam.1899
      @christinam.1899 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      I know exactly how you feel in some way. My mom has D.I.D. she struggles a lot with it and has many episodes. She has many alters and 2 dominants that she can't communicate with, only through paper or through 1 alter (the 6 year old), but she is afraid, and they all have their way of things. It is hard for her, and I try to be there for her as much as I can. Bless your heart and all those who struggle with DID. You are all so brave and amazing in so many ways. Take each day 1 step at a time. Don't worry about what others think. Embrace yourself! You are one of a kind! ❀

  • @kiwiii1097
    @kiwiii1097 Pƙed rokem +36

    I have DID and I've always found it so difficult to explain the fronting of my alters but the way Encina explained it was amazing. It was really reletable and it mad me able to explain myself better towards my family and friends. :D
    Having supportive people around you is so important. I used to have very little control and my alters would rarely front with other people around which made it difficult for me to grasp an understanding of what was happening exactly. The moment I started making more friends and becoming closer with them, trusting them, my alters would feel safe enough to front around them. Afterwards my friends could tell me stuff about them and it was really so eye opening and relieving to finally understand myself, all parts of me, better. So as Encina said in the beginning, support is super important. Much love to anyone out there with the same struggles, it will get better

  • @violetmoon6233
    @violetmoon6233 Pƙed 5 lety +921

    I feel sad for the people who want to write nasty and insensitive comments. This young woman deserves acceptance and respect

    • @blakeivey9631
      @blakeivey9631 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      Speaking facts my friend , love your name btw

    • @ceemuhammad3707
      @ceemuhammad3707 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      LAWAYA MIYKA'EL Wow

    • @AK33M
      @AK33M Pƙed 5 lety

      Im a dog. Roof!

    • @Mysterious_Butterfly98
      @Mysterious_Butterfly98 Pƙed 5 lety

      LAWAYA MIYKA'EL lmao

    • @aprilapril2
      @aprilapril2 Pƙed 5 lety +3

      The trolls have been fairly restrained thus far. Sadly humans too often get a kick out of cruelty

  • @zekedillon996
    @zekedillon996 Pƙed 5 lety +3232

    I don’t see that much of a problem with the interviewer. He seemed very engaged in what she was saying. Also, when Minnie came out, he approached her just like she was a 3-year old. He didn’t seem to be mocking her at all. This was very interesting. I love learning new things about the human brain.

    • @RheeasDomain
      @RheeasDomain Pƙed 5 lety +11

      So instead of trying to help her with grounding activities, such as reading, soft sports, animals, walking in nature, eating healthy etc., they just put a label on her so she stays there and use her as a human testing hamster? And she's free to jump from relationship to relationship like a bee from flower to flower because "they help her". Ok, yeah that makes sense, we found out a new thing today ladies and gents, sex is amazing, amazing discovery right there. I am also curious to know what Walmart licensed "therapists" she's seen in the US, because the amount of lies and pretended "diplomas" and merits are just over the board there and in many other places. There's always a question of what family do you come from: functional or essentially dysfunctional where kids are maltreated and do not receive love, care or affection, have to deal with domestic fights, abuse etc. You really don't analyse what this lady says and how certain passages do not really make sense. "if I sometimes eat wheat or bread i get dizzy, tired, loopy" and people in 2018 still do not know that this is the side effect not from a natural, non GMO crop but from a product full of crap, maybe some of you should fo to an old grandma from south-eastern europe/russia and taste real bread and see how well it makes you feel, unlike some papa John's Pizza bread, but no, let's blame it on some imaginary new issue. Many people get that feeling from a heavily processed food/product, but do not feel it anymore when eating something healthy or cooked by themselves. Next. You just fall into the trap of "wow so interesting we humans are so amazing at discovering new things" -> so instead of trying to help this lady "merge" into one entity aka herself... because you don't need to call different attitudes "other personas" just to exempt yourself from the guilt or responsibility... "Oh I just killed a baby... yeah that was Devon's fault" (just made up an example), you just encourage her to remain the same and not solve her issues. Good job american society. Way to go. Every rarest and weirdest health or mental issue on earth, you have it. But it can't be the society's fault, or the pollution, etc... nooo, not at all, it just so happens. So much evolution there. In other places people would call what she has spiritual imbalances or being possessed and she'd definitely be appointed for some church services. I am really unsure which approach is better or worse at this point, it always seems to be one extreme or the other and people just being blind and stupid as fuck. What's next, a rapist saying he didn't rape young girls, that it was his alter ego's doing, or that he simply identifies as a kid himself? Oh wait, that's already happening. Oh bummer! People and famous artists have had similar affections in the past, but it seems like society today has lost all common sense about how "openly accepting" these instead of trying to correct them is affecting the young generations and how, to get attention or exempt themselves from responsibilities, people will start faking disorders, and even to get to power and important positions. Do you know what people with REAL traumatic life experiences say? Not what this chick says, just to be clear. many people can have very different attitudes depending on the situation they find themselves in, and different hand writing depending on their emotions/what they're thinking, and different this and that, but everything combines into the self, or the self takes over. For something to be so acute, like it is for this girl, something must've gone terribly wrong at some point and she just gave up trying, "because therapists told her it's totally fine". It feels awful, simply awful to have the personality/brain switches she's experiencing, and anyone saying "oh so cute" should go facepalm themselves a couple times, the same people who see an animal in pain in a video or irl (i will refer to horses) and call it "wow so majestic and cute" just because the animal has some pink ribbons or blankets on top of them, but meanwhile the horse suffers from laminitis and has destroyed nerves in the tongue because of heavy and painful bits and improper shoeing.

    • @zekedillon996
      @zekedillon996 Pƙed 5 lety +86

      Katja because I’m not a professional and wouldn’t even know how to help her? So I just simply stated this was interesting. I’m definitely not in any trap of society, but thank you for your false statements. Also, I’m very aware of the processed food thing. I was just telling my husband this the other night. I’m very good at nutrition. I got good when I battled anorexia, a mental disorder I have experience with unlike this lady’s DID. So yes, it’s not my place to help her. Idk why you went off on a simple comment. You seem like a lovely person.

    • @zekedillon996
      @zekedillon996 Pƙed 5 lety +47

      Katja by the way, never, EVER did I state it was cute. I battle depression and anxiety and in the process of finding a therapist for it as I have constant suicidal thoughts that hardly leave me alone. So before you come on here and make such false accusations like you just did, remember there are so many people in this world struggling with something. I might not have DID, but I have multiple mental issues that I don’t think is cute at all. Hence why I find myself wanting it to end constantly, but I try and keep going for my husband and my 20-month old daughter. You don’t know anything about me. You fall into the trap of assumption-making know-it-alls. Congrats .

    • @RheeasDomain
      @RheeasDomain Pƙed 5 lety +7

      Zeke Dillon Nah, not accusing you specifically. Other people call it cute... I say it isn't... My comment was very generally aimed at a society that does not seem to be heading the right way. I just found yours to reply under. Otherwise, I am sorry to hear you are battling with those, and I do wish for people who suffer from similar things to succeed in solving/managing/calming/whatever them.

    • @zekedillon996
      @zekedillon996 Pƙed 5 lety +15

      Katja Oh, my apologies then. Yes, I find this to be interesting, but I also know it is exhausting for her and anyone else that battles with this is. It’s like even though I battle depression, I still find it and other mental illnesses interesting. Now, cute is another thing. I know there are people that try and glorify these issues so I can definitely see where you are coming from. I think that’s why more and more people are becoming afraid to open up. They fear they’ll be looked at as just needing attention or trying to look “cute” when it’s so much more than that.

  • @ozzyg82
    @ozzyg82 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +16

    She is very fortunate to have developed such a supportive, self protection “system”, and also to receive good therapy to help identify what’s going on. I know of a gentleman with a DID diagnosis who managed on his own for years until he felt he couldn’t manage alone any longer.

  • @Trombonegoddess86
    @Trombonegoddess86 Pƙed rokem +30

    The way she’s describing the level of awareness she has during “alter takeovers” makes me think that Toni Collette in United States of Tara did a great job depicting DID.

    • @faithlessfate
      @faithlessfate Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +7

      She actually did
 i have DID and was impressed af by her performance. Another amazing example believe it or not is Jim Carrey in Me, Myself and Irene.

  • @zahraasaheb207
    @zahraasaheb207 Pƙed 4 lety +774

    OMG, I felt so bad when Minnie said that other 3-year olds don’t become friends with her because they’re small and she’s in an adult body 😱 almost cried

    • @kaitlynstokes2668
      @kaitlynstokes2668 Pƙed 4 lety +43

      I wish that I knew people with DID and if they had lonely littles I want to have sort of play dates. Let them play with toys with my kids and have fun. I love this community and I hope that with more awareness and education they can be more comfortable and not be as scared in life. ❀❀❀❀ to all the Systems out there.

    • @yms4355
      @yms4355 Pƙed 4 lety +12

      What if she was a 50 yo man creeping up to playgrounds to meet his "friends"? Just a thought.

    • @marshmallow4646
      @marshmallow4646 Pƙed 4 lety +13

      She should look into age regression, there's lots of communities online that are safe, and I've seen some did alters join them

    • @Ayeato
      @Ayeato Pƙed 4 lety +11

      To be fair, what 3 yr old would want to play with an adult acting like a 3 yr old...

    • @jessiem276
      @jessiem276 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      She said "Because they're "widdle"".

  • @claudianavarro9708
    @claudianavarro9708 Pƙed 5 lety +2967

    My son's girlfriend has DID and we are just learning about it. I knew something was different when she would start talking like a little girl and calls me mommy. When she's a different personality which I believe it's her, she calls me Mom. I met her actual mom and she seemed very cold, and rigid so I'm not sure what exactly happened to her. It just breaks my heart, the thought of someone hurting her as a little child. She spent a few days with us, and she was very calm and didn't call me Mommy but I believe she just feels safe here in our home. At least that's the vibe I get.

    • @liftheart84
      @liftheart84 Pƙed 5 lety +437

      You are a blessing to accept this. It is wonderful that you did not turn your back on her AND that you even tried to speculate what her real mom is like. It seems you are very caring & interested in the root of where she is now. She is lucky to have come into the presence of you rather than someone who would reject her. It is tough not to reject what we can't inderstand.

    • @nn_1298
      @nn_1298 Pƙed 5 lety +70

      claudia navarro you are a angel! Love her!

    • @Chakrasonfleek
      @Chakrasonfleek Pƙed 5 lety +104

      That is so lovely, it speaks volumes of the type of person you are.

    • @jpugh100
      @jpugh100 Pƙed 5 lety

      claudia navarro tWas

    • @anacarol948
      @anacarol948 Pƙed 5 lety +47

      The world needs more people like you!

  • @opalessence4818
    @opalessence4818 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +22

    I’m so sorry for the abuse you endured, Encina. You didn’t deserve that. You seem like a beautiful person and I hope you feel safe and have much peace, love and joy in your life now. 💗

  • @iselinhellan4778
    @iselinhellan4778 Pƙed rokem +116

    I love psychology. I feel like it's as broad as the universe itself. The "anything" in-any-form is possible! And so unique.

  • @Freyjinn
    @Freyjinn Pƙed 5 lety +20838

    this is so fascinating and interesting, the brain has unlimited capacities

    • @person2225
      @person2225 Pƙed 5 lety +295

      killing softly what do you mean? It's a mental disorder, it's got everything to do with the brain

    • @Freyjinn
      @Freyjinn Pƙed 5 lety +285

      indeed it's the brain that makes all of that happen

    • @person2225
      @person2225 Pƙed 5 lety +192

      killing softly do you also think that depression or other mental disorders are just "attention seeking"? Because that's what people used to think about those, too, until research was able to prove them wrong. It's the same with this disorder, I imagine. Research has not been able to find proof for it yet but that should not be a reason to just discard these people as liars and attention seekers. As mentioned in the video, please keep an open mind.

    • @jennaclair1067
      @jennaclair1067 Pƙed 5 lety +115

      buddy..... its a mental disorder it literally has all to do with the brain

    • @TheLily97232
      @TheLily97232 Pƙed 5 lety +87

      I think I kind of get why she sometimes is sensible to gluten and something not and that may be an argument in favor of the place of the brain here : as the brain and the body are linked, maybe the alters are actually different organisations of her brain that generates other personalities, tastes, etc. So if the brain that work with Devon for example is wired to the digestive system a way that gluten does not trigger anything, then it's actually not surprising that she doesn't get any problems eating gluten when Devon is "on". THIS IS SO FASCINATING OMG what a wonderful machine God has made. Pure genius

  • @galacticunicorn6319
    @galacticunicorn6319 Pƙed 5 lety +2167

    There is no way she is acting. That little girl was so real. I love this woman and all parts of her. People with DID need love and understanding so they don’t feel like they need to hide.

    • @galacticunicorn6319
      @galacticunicorn6319 Pƙed 5 lety +51

      Cierra I know it’s a very real disorder. Others in this comment feed have said they think she is faking. So I was addressing that. I want nothing but understanding, support and love for not just people with DID but anyone suffering with mental health issues. 💜

    • @MacyTosh
      @MacyTosh Pƙed 5 lety +11

      Mel Mel thank you alot of people think of us as a monster because of this. ;-;

    • @offbeatoddities00
      @offbeatoddities00 Pƙed 5 lety +14

      kinkysavior aw I’m sorry. I honestly think that this condition is so fascinating and I want to wish you luck. One person out there doesn’t think you all are monsters

    • @PorcelainB0nes
      @PorcelainB0nes Pƙed 5 lety

      Thank you...

    • @michelleisaac9258
      @michelleisaac9258 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      I recently found out I have this. My deceased mother had it as well.

  • @nataaahotdogh1257
    @nataaahotdogh1257 Pƙed rokem +9

    The way the host approached talking with her and talking over her gives me such an ick. Like let her explain her life let her explain how it feels what she goes through instead of butting in when she’s trying to convey a thought.

  • @samanthad708
    @samanthad708 Pƙed rokem +71

    I can’t fathom what this woman experiences dealing with more than one personality. To me in my mind it would seem so terrifying! This is fascinating to hear her in what she experiences and explains to the best of her ability of what it’s like. She seems like a sweet and smart woman. Love this channel!

    • @emmaclark5808
      @emmaclark5808 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

      It seems terrifying to people who can’t imagine it but on the flip side I’d be terrified if it was just me and a quiet headspace .. also I’d feel so vunerable without the walls for memories and protectors

  • @kittenenvy59
    @kittenenvy59 Pƙed 4 lety +3055

    I love how accepting and nonjudgemental he is. He interacts with her just as he would a child.

  • @isabel_aoko
    @isabel_aoko Pƙed 5 lety +2623

    Who else had no clue about DID a week ago and is binge watching DID videos and learning a hell lot about it!? All this is mind blowing and very interesting!

    • @Monica-qe1bl
      @Monica-qe1bl Pƙed 5 lety +4

      Isabel Aoko same!!

    • @HObel-vq4gr
      @HObel-vq4gr Pƙed 5 lety +46

      legit same I found this one girl who caught the changes on camera and then I got here

    • @ok-eg2bb
      @ok-eg2bb Pƙed 5 lety +25

      @@HObel-vq4gr same!! Her name is alex han i think

    • @haute03
      @haute03 Pƙed 5 lety +3

      I knew a bit about it as my best friend's mother has it, but I've definitely learned a ton this afternoon!

    • @user-ds5ss6ej2v
      @user-ds5ss6ej2v Pƙed 5 lety +1

      yesssss

  • @katfish4386
    @katfish4386 Pƙed rokem +44

    Why is Trudy Chase’s 99 identity system not ever mentioned? I read her personalities book when I was around 13
 it’s actually written by her personalities. It’s called ’when rabbit howls’ and it is crushing, wonderful, beautiful, sad
 it was easily before Sybil. It makes me sad we never shed light on her story.

  • @emilily1991
    @emilily1991 Pƙed rokem +78

    I love minni she was precious after hearing you describe her I could totally see her. Thank you for sharing.

  • @quantumauraaa
    @quantumauraaa Pƙed 3 lety +1128

    it broke my heart when she spoke out about the situation with her father and his friends. it’s so disgusting and wrong.

    • @47skyeaab6cb
      @47skyeaab6cb Pƙed 2 lety +41

      It's straightup sick

    • @hallierix5152
      @hallierix5152 Pƙed 2 lety +33

      When I hear about those types of abuse and things that happen, I just don't understand how people can be so sick and disguisting.

    • @Omar-kl3xp
      @Omar-kl3xp Pƙed 2 lety +42

      The saddest thing is all the people that had this condition is because of the big trauma they had once they were children ,so their brain split their personality in order to cope with the trauma .it is really disturbing what some people do to children .

    • @sayeh313
      @sayeh313 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      it is, and i think it's so brave of her to talk about it. some other people with DID would have dissociated immediately even from thinking about it. I'm sure she's come a long way

    • @debrahughes2852
      @debrahughes2852 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      @Dr C. v/d Westhuizen ThD why do you say is a load of Bull?

  • @jiminsleftasscheek3987
    @jiminsleftasscheek3987 Pƙed 4 lety +429

    it’s heartbreaking when you understand that the disorder is caused by experiencing extreme childhood trauma (before the age of 8), and DID was the brains way of helping the body to cope

    • @lunafrejafahlgren2441
      @lunafrejafahlgren2441 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Jimin’s left ass cheek thought they said 6?

    • @shawnparker1207
      @shawnparker1207 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      the person with many identities that is what someone observed in me many years ago and yes he was right I don't believe someone can be born with a condition like that I think it may been sent to a parochial school after many years in public schools and with all of differing groups there was I believe upon leaving that hi school was lacking a sense or real self and has taken many years to be at home with self

    • @silentgrove7670
      @silentgrove7670 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Yes. I have it. I feel deeply for Encina. I am partially integrated now. Someone saw my last remaining come out this week. They are scared of me now. They cannot even make eye contact with me now after the event.

    • @jacquelinebeltran5897
      @jacquelinebeltran5897 Pƙed 4 lety +2

      @@lunafrejafahlgren2441 it can happen to kids until the age of 7-9 years old

    • @lunafrejafahlgren2441
      @lunafrejafahlgren2441 Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Jacqueline Beltrán I guess I wasn’t paying close enough attention, thank you for the correction my dude

  • @SilentxViolence
    @SilentxViolence Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +10

    Bless her for having the patience to explain and articulate DID and her experience for him and us. That can’t be easy to open up such vulnerabilities whether it be the first time or the 100th time.

  • @ilovefilmseattle
    @ilovefilmseattle Pƙed rokem +10

    my bestie has DID, and sent me the link to this video. Thank you so much for publishing this. I hope it serves as an open door to folks who want to understand and embrace those in their lives who have DID.

  • @emilywhite0925
    @emilywhite0925 Pƙed 5 lety +1698

    Seeing Minnie come out made me smile. She's so sweet and happy, it breaks my heart knowing she feels like she doesn't have many friends

    • @celestemargallis5427
      @celestemargallis5427 Pƙed 5 lety +39

      I crie when minnie says she's big and don't have friend's i feel like her she's just a kid and (for trauma) makes ir worst, i want to be her friend and coloring together

    • @Amanda-James
      @Amanda-James Pƙed 5 lety +16

      Celeste Margallis I want Encina to get well and not have to act like a three year old child or any other “alter.” I want “Minnie” to disappear so Encina can live a normal life.

    • @cherahsBroll
      @cherahsBroll Pƙed 5 lety +9

      Adopt Me Yes, yet the reality may be Minnie and the other egos always exist.

    • @goldnnchild4520
      @goldnnchild4520 Pƙed 5 lety +11

      @Neveah Scrivnor All @Adopt Me was saying is that they wish Encina could live a normal life with just one personality. Who the fuck would want someone to have to deal with DID

    • @jkelly5026
      @jkelly5026 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      @@celestemargallis5427 I agree. I cant believe I'm a grown woman with grandkids and this made me cry.

  • @vianeydeleon2008
    @vianeydeleon2008 Pƙed 5 lety +1544

    It breaks my heart to see how people are so deeply abused, especially sexually. They are abused to the point of mental illness, a lifetime scar. I wish nobody would have to go through this.

    • @sirmoriarty8230
      @sirmoriarty8230 Pƙed 5 lety +44

      Vianey Gaucin
      Yeah but it’s especially hard to think of when a child is on the receiving end... They can’t ever get the proper experience back. If they were maybe a fully mentally developed adult they could cope with it. But we’re talking about a child who doesn’t know how to act or think of the situation. They could think this was normal and go through their entire life being abused. They could end up like the lady in the video. Or worse.

    • @LunarAngel
      @LunarAngel Pƙed 5 lety +17

      Especially more so because it was her own father that did that to her. And his friends.

    • @selfhelpwiththeuniqueshanique
      @selfhelpwiththeuniqueshanique Pƙed 5 lety +1

      Vianey Gaucin yes this is why I have a video sharing awareness! We have to change the culture

    • @jillianguilford5191
      @jillianguilford5191 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      If DID is mental illness: I have it. there definitly are life-long effects from that cause. the body we ue is now 72. In one wau it is not a mental illness, but it was designated that so some type of treatment could be done to help so processing the harmful incidents and repercussions could be done to what ever degree possible. Thank you for your desire that people would just act right...me too. gentle humorous chuckle, but I see you're serious, so hope to not offend. The sweetest revenge is living well in spite of everything.

    • @melodyvovan9205
      @melodyvovan9205 Pƙed 4 lety

      @@sirmoriarty8230 you're so on point my friend...

  • @fvvsantana
    @fvvsantana Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +5

    I really admire this woman. The clarity that she has to talk about herself, her trauma, her personalities, that's incredible. That shows that did a great job with her therapy.
    Also, she has accepted herself so well, that she is okay to show her "vulnerability", as he said.
    Actually she's not vulnerable at all.

  • @Hummingbird25
    @Hummingbird25 Pƙed rokem +29

    What a fascinating life perspective this woman has. Wishing her the best.

  • @yolandag5756
    @yolandag5756 Pƙed 5 lety +746

    I had a psychology professor who was a specialist in DID and she mentioned that she had a patient with a teddy bear as an alter, she said it was because when she was going through the abuse the teddy bear watched. It’s incredible fascinating what our minds are capable of and this was such a thoughtful, respectful interview.

    • @blumiu2426
      @blumiu2426 Pƙed 5 lety +16

      That's...interesting. In ritual abuse, objects like teddybears and toys are used to bond with, then they destroy them or have them "witness" the abuse to create a trigger or disconnect. I've never heard of an object becoming a personality, because the brain is what decides what and how that thing is and reacts. If anything, maybe thought they were a teddybear, but were not; inanimate objects or non-humans is when skepticism comes in because to help cope, only a human can rationalize (thus human alters), not anything else. That goes against a working system.

    • @brianpeck4035
      @brianpeck4035 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      Reminds me of a cartoon for adults called The Maxx- the main alter is a hero who's teeth are from a lamp shade that was at the scene of the trauma.

    • @molly-zx9cr
      @molly-zx9cr Pƙed 5 lety +17

      Joshua Ward maybe it was something more like “this didn’t happen to me I just saw it happen as the teddy bear”

  • @vrinda_agarwal
    @vrinda_agarwal Pƙed 5 lety +1731

    16:06 she says 'what if the encina you see is just another alter and Devin is the real personality ' man that's very very scary imagine what it would be like for a person who has DID.

    • @Tata83102
      @Tata83102 Pƙed 5 lety +5

      vrinda agarwal I cant even imagine

    • @samsemels
      @samsemels Pƙed 5 lety +16

      Wouldn't you know the original you by what's on your birth certificate/ID/ etc...

    • @dannisolis7625
      @dannisolis7625 Pƙed 5 lety +19

      vrinda agarwal I’ve asked myself this when my professor was talking about one of his clients with DID, it’s crazy, they may never know

    • @saturnscales
      @saturnscales Pƙed 5 lety +129

      The best way I've heard it explain is imagine having a piece of paper and tearing it up. Which piece of the torn paper is the original? There really is no original as the personalities never had the change to be one in the first place. I hope I explained that well.

    • @DisasterEnby
      @DisasterEnby Pƙed 5 lety +13

      I suppose if you had alters you were often co-conscious with, there really would be no way to tell.

  • @lauren1779
    @lauren1779 Pƙed rokem +14

    My goodness this young woman is so eloquent when she talks and she’s so pretty I love her hair and her top. Her story is leaving me in awe of her bravery and her power to make it through. I hope she loves thee rest of her life in pure happiness with her other alters 💕

  • @theselector2310
    @theselector2310 Pƙed rokem +47

    She is a good interview because of her intellect and her vocabulary.

    • @FlyHoneyBre
      @FlyHoneyBre Pƙed rokem

      I'm not sure if I should watch it or not because I'm still figuring out what is like for me to live with DID and I have to be so careful what influences I allow in.

  • @tofutofutofu444
    @tofutofutofu444 Pƙed 5 lety +716

    the way he was with minnie was amazing, he spoke with her like a 3 year old, just like she is, without being patronising. this interview is so informative and organic and i love it.

  • @cleopatraleons
    @cleopatraleons Pƙed 2 lety +1860

    I had a feeling since she started talking that she was sexually abused as a child, when she finally said it, I still felt devastated. I don't care how many times I hear stories of children being sexually abused, it hurts my soul every single time 😓 .

    • @yourneighborhoodfbi7518
      @yourneighborhoodfbi7518 Pƙed 2 lety +128

      I know... When I heard her also say how her dad’s friends were involved, that punch was even harder. So let’s go into the world trying our best to help others and stop this terrible thing from happening.

    • @mindyriddick6413
      @mindyriddick6413 Pƙed 2 lety +34

      It is so encouraging to read your feedback and feel your compassion and not be judged or looked down for being abused.

    • @Peanuts76
      @Peanuts76 Pƙed 2 lety +27

      @M W idk what my diagnosis are, but i think this is true, the most severely mentally ill person always been sexually abused or facing violence in his/her childhood

    • @ritatorrez552
      @ritatorrez552 Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Same đŸ˜Șbut also I want to fight đŸ’ȘđŸ»đŸ‘ŠđŸ‘Š

    • @vicx8300
      @vicx8300 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      @@Peanuts76 agreed, especially personality/dissociative type disorders in my opinion. I have borderline personality disorder and that is most definitely the root of it, I hope you get some clarity on ur diagnosis soon x

  • @user-pg3jo1uy6p
    @user-pg3jo1uy6p Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +6

    Very moving. Incredibly brave woman to share her story to help others suffering with DID. Thank you and God bless you!

  • @lightkim3618
    @lightkim3618 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +3

    I appreciate her so much for this. Thank you for being courageous and showing us what DID is like. You're amazing, smart, and kind!

  • @user-cy1sc2cq9p
    @user-cy1sc2cq9p Pƙed 5 lety +1358

    I was shocked when she became minnie I really saw a three years old

    • @lieseygraham4545
      @lieseygraham4545 Pƙed 5 lety +118

      ëł€ì—ëŠŹ yes! Like that was two different people. Not one part of this video felt like we were watching someone acting as someone they weren’t

    • @user-cy1sc2cq9p
      @user-cy1sc2cq9p Pƙed 5 lety +5

      @@lieseygraham4545 yeah exactly

    • @claudianavarro9708
      @claudianavarro9708 Pƙed 5 lety +93

      She's definitely not acting. That's your typical 3 year old.

    • @kiannaadelina383
      @kiannaadelina383 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      !!!!!!

    • @kiannaadelina383
      @kiannaadelina383 Pƙed 5 lety +126

      it actually made me sad when she said other 3 year olds didnt want to be her friend , bc i felt like i was watching an actual little girl

  • @davidcopperfield-notthemag397
    @davidcopperfield-notthemag397 Pƙed 5 lety +2865

    Did you notice that this Gal is barefooted and frequently rubs her feet around? This is a technique to stay in the present and hold off switching into another personality. It is called grounding. I keep watching her feet. It tells a lot about what is going on in her brain and emotions. When the host ask her to itemize the traits of her parts, her feet showed upset. So, she declined and changed the subject to keep from switching. It is all very very logical and organized.

    • @SaraSkyblue
      @SaraSkyblue Pƙed 5 lety +159

      That's very insightful

    • @marthaalavez1537
      @marthaalavez1537 Pƙed 5 lety +13

      David Copperfield-not the magician so is it all mental or more so spirits?

    • @davidcopperfield-notthemag397
      @davidcopperfield-notthemag397 Pƙed 5 lety +119

      @@marthaalavez1537 It is all mental/emotional. It is a coping mechanism.

    • @marthaalavez1537
      @marthaalavez1537 Pƙed 5 lety +15

      David Copperfield-not the magician I see. That’s so interesting.

    • @davidcopperfield-notthemag397
      @davidcopperfield-notthemag397 Pƙed 5 lety +97

      @@marthaalavez1537 Yah, MPD/DID is an incredibly organized logical condition. It is the brain at it's finest. All the parts can be organized and managed with the development of an executive committee. 3-5 main parts accept who wants to be in their group. Then the ones in their group get to say what they want/need and this creates one main vote. All three groups vote and everyone gets their needs met. There is a lot less acting out or taking control of the entire body from the rest when everyone knows they get a say and a chance. Just like a government. Been there, done that myself. I am now integrated.

  • @DaRa-86
    @DaRa-86 Pƙed rokem +7

    Was fĂŒr starke, reflektierte und wunderbare Persönlichkeiten!
    Sie erklÀren die ganze Thematik verstÀndlich, so dass es jeder nachvollziehen und verstehen kann.
    Ich wĂŒnsche ihnen das beste der Welt, lange Gesundheit und ein möglichst sorgenfreies, glĂŒckliches Leben!
    Danke fĂŒr eure wertvolle Arbeit! ❀

  • @Elizabeth-cb4uk
    @Elizabeth-cb4uk Pƙed rokem +7

    I’m very proud of you for talking about your struggles. Keep your head up and stay strong ❀ we’re here for you always and forever

  • @rutz893
    @rutz893 Pƙed 5 lety +598

    It just hurt me when I heard the three year old alter say, "lots of fun". Broke my heart. Nobody deserves what this lady had to go through. I wish her peace and happiness. God bless.

    • @bakowsky1
      @bakowsky1 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      Carl ,says your a good person. : )

    • @elijahpeshlakai6467
      @elijahpeshlakai6467 Pƙed 5 lety +4

      It breaks my heart too. The evil in the world can be your own parents! And those who are suppose to protect you. God bless her and watch over her! ❀

    • @multijxde1855
      @multijxde1855 Pƙed 5 lety

      💜💜💜💜

    • @joanncoopertroupe3506
      @joanncoopertroupe3506 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      ​True I had it happen from my own grandfather age 9 to 11,, I was raped age 6 from a family friend threatens with a gun try to pay me 10. 00​@@elijahpeshlakai6467

    • @joanncoopertroupe3506
      @joanncoopertroupe3506 Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      I dang sure know I never wanted that to happen to me.

  • @brittanyo6933
    @brittanyo6933 Pƙed 5 lety +819

    is it just me who cried when minnie came out ? this beautiful women must have suffered a serious trauma that her mind stuck to these personalities in order to protect her.

    • @zackkology6824
      @zackkology6824 Pƙed 5 lety +59

      I immediately started crying. It made me so emotional. I was thrilled that she felt comfortable enough to come out and at the same time heartbroken over the abuse that Encina suffered that caused Minnie to come into being in the first place. I totally broke down though when they started talking about friends her age because, I mean, she's a three year old and she can't make friends and that hurt me tremendously.

    • @TheYanGarciaa
      @TheYanGarciaa Pƙed 5 lety +3

      when does Minnie come out?

    • @e.g3040
      @e.g3040 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      @@TheYanGarciaa around 42:00

    • @BimmerBabe
      @BimmerBabe Pƙed 5 lety +11

      i did because she had to see something in the interviewer as trusting and genuine to want to come out. I was like awwwwwwwww.

    • @elgeebeetees3662
      @elgeebeetees3662 Pƙed 5 lety +1

      I did

  • @sawsan4346
    @sawsan4346 Pƙed 21 dnem +2

    Well done interviewer you asked all the questions that we might ask to get better understanding of this disorder! You were absolutely great with Minnie!

  • @carolemathieson7530
    @carolemathieson7530 Pƙed rokem +10

    wow, my partner is DID I have met 14 of 15 known alters. It's been a long hard road understanding what was going on plus battle drug addiction to finally realize it was DID and get all of them to cooperate as a team. Thank you for this video.

  • @cameronp.4679
    @cameronp.4679 Pƙed 4 lety +517

    I heard that some people’s alters are what they wished they had as a child, like an older sibling, a best friend, a role model, etc

    • @TheIndigoSystem
      @TheIndigoSystem Pƙed 4 lety +24

      Cameron P. In my case there is a child alter that is just free of everything. Except two who hold trauma.

    • @babygurrll3364
      @babygurrll3364 Pƙed 4 lety +34

      I’m 21,one of my alters is 31. When I was a kid I always wanted a older sister to protect me from my family,the bullying I was experiencing in school every single day. It’s all about keeping you safe. â˜ș

    • @queenmamabear5812
      @queenmamabear5812 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      @@TheIndigoSystem â€đŸ’™đŸ’šđŸ’œđŸ’›đŸ§ĄHugs hunny, so sorryđŸ§ĄđŸ’›đŸ’œđŸ’šđŸ’™â€

    • @queenmamabear5812
      @queenmamabear5812 Pƙed 4 lety +6

      @@babygurrll3364 Hugs I'm greatful I dont have D.I.D. I was abused severely & beaten raped but I dont remember alot thank god. I dont want to remember. Prayers & so much Loveâ€đŸ’™đŸ’šđŸ’œđŸ’›đŸ§Ą

    • @taylormcbride9162
      @taylormcbride9162 Pƙed 4 lety +4

      @@queenmamabear5812 hi my names Taylor and my alter is the same age as me we age together and she says shes my twin. like i have schizophrenia and i can hear her, when i was a kid she was my imaginary friend but i figured out later that she was me. like i dont know how to explain it but it isint always how you want to be or imagine yourself because i also have another alter whos 20 years old and hes a danger to myself and i dont think i ever wanted to be that.

  • @greenbeans995
    @greenbeans995 Pƙed 5 lety +1563

    When Minnie came out I started crying. It just gets me to see such a cheerful girl after everything she's been through.

    • @daltont3878
      @daltont3878 Pƙed 5 lety +10

      What are you talking about she's suffering from a horrible disease

    • @KK-gg9hx
      @KK-gg9hx Pƙed 5 lety +7

      Me, too, dude. Minnie always makes me cry.

    • @Ryevlan
      @Ryevlan Pƙed 4 lety +1

      Dalton T hm? 😂

    • @ja9mz663
      @ja9mz663 Pƙed 4 lety +5

      It’s cringy...

    • @squishranger
      @squishranger Pƙed 4 lety +124

      @@ja9mz663 Dude, really? "Cringy'? It's called DID and it's a mental disorder. It's a real thing caused by childhood trauma. That's like calling people with autism stupid, or peope with depression overdramatic. It's extremely offensive. Fuck you, man.

  • @crybaby-jen
    @crybaby-jen Pƙed rokem +4

    This is one of the most relatable videos of someone with DID. Thanks for sharing.

  • @emmkaa2099
    @emmkaa2099 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +2

    Mini is precious! The way she engaged with Kyle - her eyes were so bright and happy and just LOCKED on his. Thank you for sharing.

  • @shikileaks
    @shikileaks Pƙed 5 lety +2294

    wow, an actual interview where someone respectfully speaks to somebody with DID and doesn't demonize us or paint us as "crazy". as someone with DID this is really nice to see.

    • @angiet7380
      @angiet7380 Pƙed 5 lety +10

      Look at me I'm so special because I have DID and am an otherkin

    • @shikileaks
      @shikileaks Pƙed 5 lety +169

      @@angiet7380 look at me I'm normal and I get mad at mentally ill people online like a normal well adjusted person does

    • @shannanguyen9300
      @shannanguyen9300 Pƙed 5 lety +133

      @@angiet7380 idk what came across your mind to comment such a negative comment.

    • @theclanplus1
      @theclanplus1 Pƙed 5 lety +51

      Luna Blue- I know right? The first response society gave me after my diagnosis was 3 exorcisms that failed miserably where I had to FAKE being a demon to get them to stop. To see people who are actually curious and kind is wonderful!

    • @shavonna8774
      @shavonna8774 Pƙed 5 lety +23

      @@angiet7380 ah why u mad

  • @vixenluv
    @vixenluv Pƙed 5 lety +1381

    he's so sweet to her when minnie comes out, i wish more adults would realize having a child like mindset / alter isn't a weakness sometimes people need it to cope

    • @MsSmartty101
      @MsSmartty101 Pƙed 5 lety +13

      Jupiter Rose I have these childlike mindsets a lot of the times -like running into a comfortable space- and my fiancé is starting to understand me. I love him so much

    • @vixenluv
      @vixenluv Pƙed 5 lety +9

      @@MsSmartty101 that's so great, im in the same situation with my bf and he treats me so well during that midset

    • @pupisuci
      @pupisuci Pƙed 5 lety +11

      Like little space people always complain about it being pedophilia when in reality it's just a way for me to cope with my anxiety disorder

    • @floralie3074
      @floralie3074 Pƙed 5 lety +10

      @@pupisuci If you do have DID or OSDD, it is pedophilia and it is not OK even when you have an adult body and no one can help your littles out of that situation legally. Littles in DID/OSDD are emotionally real children. They can act sexual ways, if that was their job to do when trauma happened, but continue doing it to them is not OK. If your "little-space" is a role play and there's no trauma behind that, then it's a different thing. Then it's an adult pretend playing they are a kid, and it's completely different thing from DID.
      DID-systems don't usually show their littles publicly like this, because all kind of Ds and DDs go after them if they do, and don't respect the fact these are actual children and need to be treated as real children. And just like a real life children, if they act sexually adult ways, it's a sign of trauma and they need help and adults to protect them. They aren't bad if that's how they are like, but they need help. Exploiting them more is not OK, ever. It will just make the traumatic beliefs of what they are and why they exist even deeper than it was.

    • @uui219
      @uui219 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      *Nah, they need therapy to cope.*

  • @DragonRain28
    @DragonRain28 Pƙed rokem +12

    my symptoms didn't hit me until I moved out of my mom's house, then I had the worst identity crisis of my life. I started going to therapy and we rolled out DID. Its been so hard even after a year of treatment to keep things at bay. Keep going everyone 💕

    • @realleon2328
      @realleon2328 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +2

      this is what I'm so worried about bc I know I have it and I also know that still living with my parents is a big thing that's keeping me like. living every day pretending to be a single cohesive person and it's exhausting but there's like,, no other option

    • @RosaLev9
      @RosaLev9 Pƙed 27 dny

      I moved out a few years ago and now I'm finally at the point of seeking therapy. I went through dissociation all throughout my teenage years, and was just told it was likely ADHD or me daydreaming. Moved out, learned just how much I was dissociating, then realized I don't remember anything from 0-9 years old, and it's very blurry and patchy from 9-18. Getting out of my parents house at 20 and things have improved immensely, given how I moved states. I'm hopeful to get answers, and reading everyone else's stories is helping me feel less nervous about it all.

  • @dorothytaggart5061
    @dorothytaggart5061 Pƙed 13 dny +1

    This was great, I can tell you that watching and understanding someone who is diagnosed with DID talk about her experiences was insightful, meaningful, and explained in great detail. I hope people understand that having DID should be handled carefully and they should never be judged, instead they should be open-minded. Thank you for sharing this video!

  • @MrDuLac
    @MrDuLac Pƙed 4 lety +1417

    I respect her. I think it’s so beautiful how the mind works. She went through trauma and didn’t have the healthy support she needed and her mind created her 24/7 support group. That’s powerful and stunning.

    • @MaryKate.Smashley
      @MaryKate.Smashley Pƙed 4 lety +8

      Marc Bvlgari perfect comment

    • @Mi-gs7xg
      @Mi-gs7xg Pƙed 4 lety +7

      That's a great way to put it. Respect

    • @babblingsquid1965
      @babblingsquid1965 Pƙed 4 lety +3

      Self sufficient!!! I love how interesting the brain is

    • @aiden2358
      @aiden2358 Pƙed 4 lety +27

      Great way to put it but I personally don’t think glorifying this mental disorder is a good thing. That’s not to say that people with it are scary or bad or anything like that but it’s a serious issue. Imagine going up to a person in a wheelchair and being like “woah you get to roll around everywhere that’s so cool”

    • @user-tx6lu6nz5r
      @user-tx6lu6nz5r Pƙed 4 lety +5

      Aiden Stitt agreed, i’m seeing a lot of people in the comments viewing it as almost a superpower. everyone seems to be forgetting that she has this disorder because of repeated sexual assault as a child

  • @kdholden
    @kdholden Pƙed 5 lety +5883

    Encina, if you are reading this. You are an expert and you communicate extremely well. You can help others with DID more than any professional. I feel like you are a game changer.

    • @lavvnder-tea9948
      @lavvnder-tea9948 Pƙed 5 lety +35

      @@dacealksne What do you mean? She has this disorder, and personally- it's really interesting to see something like that. Even if it's fake, which I believe it's not, it was very well done.

    • @raynemarie8058
      @raynemarie8058 Pƙed 5 lety +58

      dacealksne why? Because you don’t understand it, so you can’t accept it?

    • @minimariaandthecrew8811
      @minimariaandthecrew8811 Pƙed 5 lety +57

      @@dacealksne DID is real. I have it, too.

    • @CandyTok
      @CandyTok Pƙed 5 lety +3

      Loved it

    • @onlinejobsfromhome5300
      @onlinejobsfromhome5300 Pƙed 5 lety +2

      Loved

  • @Dex27553
    @Dex27553 Pƙed rokem +5

    This woman is so incredibly brave to share herself so openly, despite the fear of ridicule or other negative ignorance, JUST so that she may be of help to other people.

  • @rebekahmcclain7293
    @rebekahmcclain7293 Pƙed rokem +8

    Omg i adore Minnie! This was a wonderfully informative video and I want to thank Minnie and encina for being so open to sharing your worlds with us.
    I have an internet friend with DID and at first I didn’t even realize they were a different person (I totally didn’t realize they were DID, I thought they were changing handles), and though I wouldn’t have been judgmental I may have wanted to ask them questions to learn more (I know I would’ve been curious)- but because I made zero deal over them coming out to me, I was able to witness them open up in such a beautiful way since a safe space had been made for them. I’ve seen them go through so much and be so courageous even with all they go through (I think the disassociation during Switches may give them lots of anxiety) and I feel like I can learn to support them and others better with this info.
    Thank you encina for being willing to be so open and please tell Minnie thank you for letting us meet her. You are doing wonderful work ❀

  • @Anyango31
    @Anyango31 Pƙed 5 lety +294

    An award for the interviewer please.

  • @lastday2274
    @lastday2274 Pƙed 5 lety +741

    The mind will do what it must to keep you alive.

    • @dollbeautypalace9882
      @dollbeautypalace9882 Pƙed 5 lety +7

      It is Me that’s a good way to put it

    • @rebs2041
      @rebs2041 Pƙed 5 lety

      Naseeb Dhaliwal I don't think that's what they mean. I think Cierra would forget her morning and it would frustrate her so bad and her therapist would tell her that the mind will do whatever it takes to keep her alive whether that be switching and therefore forgetting the morning, but the switching is what is necessary for protection

    • @MM-wv7ys
      @MM-wv7ys Pƙed 5 lety +2

      NOPE....its the ego and fear. DID is cureable because it is a immature and neurotic defense mechanism.

    • @someguy2600
      @someguy2600 Pƙed 5 lety

      @@MM-wv7ys And who are you to say that it's immature and neurotic to have DID as a defense mechanism? Are you an individual with a PhD in Psychology, specialised in Dissociative Identity Disorder? Or someone who suffers from DID itself? Do not assume that you are almighty and know better when your words clearly say otherwise.

    • @MM-wv7ys
      @MM-wv7ys Pƙed 5 lety

      @@someguy2600 well,i am someone who knows that 2+2=4,just as i know that dissociation is neurotic defense mechanism,or humor is a mature defense mechanism.Its not an assumption. :) but in the end you have anime on your profile ,so...

  • @Standridge.System
    @Standridge.System Pƙed rokem +4

    đŸ„ČSeriously, thank you. We watch videos where people talk about us like were a disease. You called us human beings. It's difficult to articulate what an amazing kindness and compassion that was. I seriously never let myself emotional, but this interview caught me (all of us really) off guard. Thank you all for doing this.