TYPES OF SWITCHES | Dissociative Identity Disorder (Formerly Multiple Personality Disorder)
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- Mike explains different types of switches, what they can feel like, why they might differ from System to System, day to day, and environment to environment, and how they help DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) Systems to function and survive. We show you some footage and real-life examples spanning the last 6 years to illustrate Mike's examples, aiming to destigmatise and de-sensationalise a normal part of this highly misunderstood disorder.
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Oh my god, people fakeclaim people for EVERYTHING. They think you can’t share a single bit online or else you’re faking because “why would you want to share that?” why CAN’T I bro. 😒 It’s my disorder, I do as I please with how I share it.
EXACTLY LIKE COME ON
Well said
One time I saw somebody fakeclaim for a person using those emoji things with words that some people use with typing quirks even tho some singlets use them😭
You’re weirdly manic and scolding the audience 🤦🏽 you should drink some water and calm the F down.
Yes! Why wouldn't you be yourself once you know yourself, unless the environment isn't safe to do so...
And also, if you have a health condition it's obvious that you cannot always control it...There are many times that things happening with your health just happen and that's the nature of it all and that's OK...
There is nothing wrong with being different...
I often say this..."BEING DIFFERENT DOESN'T MEAN YOU CANNOT DO THINGS, YOU JUST DO THINGS IN A DIFFERENT WAY!" 😎
It's incredible that the system never forgot about being with Anthony Padilla (who's of course back on Smosh)!
It was a huge moment in our life! We literally had about 48/24 hours notice that it was happening, flew across the world alone to try and make a difference, and then the exposure from it changed our life forever. Definitely not something we could forget easily!
@@DissociaDIDGood or bad change?
@pip_a_doodle2175 probably both! they got a lot of attention really quickly, so it got them more of an audience, but also attracted haters and bad people, including Trisha Paytas (which is a whole story)
@@DissociaDIDand Anthony Padilla is the only way I know who you guys are!
Typically, anybody with any kind of trauma or dissociative type of related disorder, you remember the biggest things a lot easier than the regular day to day. At least this has been my experience. I have also blocked out certain things, but anything that was a huge experience all around and took effort in some way on my part, especially life changing things..I could never forget. And in many ways they can feel like they just happened when I think about them. It's weird how time and memory works with having a trauma related disorder..completely rewires your brain. I also think my aphantasia plays a huge part, and I've also ways believed that the only reason I never completely split is because of my aphantasia. Hot take, I know, and I wish this was something they would do a study on with a large group of people with carrying levels of dissociative disorders- everything from CPTSD (Also known now as PTSI- I for injury because you can see it in the brain) to BPD/Bi-Polar to all the carrying levels/degrees/types of DID- and comparing/contrasting who has aphantasia or not, and trying to discover the part of the brain responsible for the aphantasia (or the opposite of that, being able to see with your mind's eye) and figuring out..well everything around it because there are so many different discoveries that could come from that and questions that could be answered and more ways of healing the brain! I wish I could go back to school because I would persue this. But I am broke. I have a unique mind and I wish I could make a difference in this world with something that I am passionate about..I just don't know how to start, especially at my age.
I adore how Anthony handled himself and took such care of your system and little in such a careful and respectful manner.
He was absolutely incredible, as was his whole team. They were wonderful ❤️
Right? He was really patient and careful while also being so respectful and open. I can't imagine how nerve-wracking having a little in your CZcams video can be, but both the system and Anthony kept a really open mind and communication really close. I'm really glad we got to see that situation cuz it really did open my eyes more to the struggle, and it makes me happy to know that it was a mutual decision between Nin and the system and Anthony
The whole interaction was so goddamn cute
@@DissociaDID Didn’t Kyle show up and someone handed him a jacket to cover up too? I’m so glad this was positive for you.
@@mwillis7791 Yup, Nin had elected to go to the interview in a skirt (looking snazzy af), which Kyle didn't appreciate much, and one of the crew ended up offering their jacket when he showed discomfort. Absolute golden team
Ah, the snatch. We (as in two of us) call it the yoink. You’re vibing but something happens or you’re stuck and then a gatekeeper comes along, grabs you by the collar, and you get yoinked.
The yoink 😂 Thank you for the laugh -Aris
If the fronting alter gets yoinked, could we say that the caretaker yeeted themselves at the front?
It's like Newton's 3rd law. For every yoink there's is a yeet of opposite yet equal force.
@@xeldrine66 I think that’s beautiful. The yoink and yeet.
"I turned on my device and this is the first thing I saw"👁😆
"Lovely to meet you Mike"👁🤙
Mike gives me the vibes of a friend just being blunt and saying "dude, you're wrong. let me explain it for you bud." no hate, just calling it how it is and explaining everything to help people understand
As someone who is autistic, I really appreciate that masking was discussed in this episode. It's interesting to see the similarities and differences between that and DID.
Lots of systems, including myself, are autistic too! The two types of masking can sometimes go hand in hand
@@maxwellversedI have a friend who falls into both categories and we had a conversation about it once. He said basically the same thing.
@@maxwellversed WOAH! that's a thing i have not thought of before! of course if someone can have adhd & ocd both, then the similar things can happen with did! hot dang, you learn to break the walls in your mind between different consepts every day.
@@maxwellversedout of curiosity, do you know if people diagnosed with DID that are autistic are always what I would call "system wide autistic" or if parts of their system(s) could be on the spectrum ?
To me it would seem logical that something like autism would be system-wide, but that something like OCD may only be developed by some altars (but my idea may be completely misguided, I'm completely clueless on DID-related things and most mental health disorders, except for the things I've learned on the internet, so I'm sorry if my question may look a bit absurd to someone more knowledgeable)
im autistic too and seeing a switch and like how they would swallow wierd was so similar to how it is for me when i have a shotdown and i start to lose control over my body, i wonder if its the same feeling.
Sometimes, our switches take days and no one has a good time. It's unpleasant - awful really, everywhere. I don't know why we never thought about why it's like that sometimes, but it makes sense that happens when the people switching have like, zero relationship/interactions with each other. It always leaves us with a massive headache and so much fatigue. (Commenting on the stuck switches section)
That must be so difficult and uncomfortable.
Mine used to be like that but in the last few years we've gotten Very fast at it and I don't get switch headaches anymore, I think finally embracing it and dedicating to improving system health and functionality is what made the change. That's just us though, don't trust my advice ❤
@@user-lm1np7hm5k We were definitely improving then we had a major set back last year due to trauma and it kinda put us back at square one again. We did it once, I'm confident we can do it again, it's just gonna be a bit of a long ride especially because we're polyfragmented. I love that for you though
@@Blueeyesthewarrior for sure is. We manage though.
@amortalphantasm polyfragmented as well, this is what its like when world's collide! :) ❤️
idk why but i get emotional watching your videos EVERY SINGLE TIME. you came so far, i could recall every single moment you were talking about. so proud of you, always.
Aww omg! Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@DissociaDID i love you guys, so much ❤
this
MIKE!! It's been forever! Like two minutes in and dude, you are hilarious. With the stuck switch with the little, I remember a commenter on that vid a long time ago said it was like she slid through your legs to beat you to the front, and that's what it feels for us lol, especially with trying to wrangle littles when they're not supposed to be out.
I'm a singlet and I don't have any kids, but this scenario calls to mind the countless times I've had to wrangle my cat back inside after he escaped the second I open the door. Tiniest gap, "no- NO-" mad dash
the little switch in the anthony padilla interview makes so much sense now- and it sounds so much more terrifying now that i know how that- worked
That is such a great point! Fake claiming someone who switches is the same as fake claiming someone with diabetes who has excessively high blood sugar. Like that is the whole point LOL
Wdym thats the point? T1 diabetics suffer from both highs + lows. Generally diabetics have stable blood sugar in normal ranges when their condition is managed w insulin
@sel3nedark oooh so close! The metaphor is really simple actually, having a HA1C over 6.5% (indicating excessively high blood sugar over a long period of time) is a key symtom in the diagnostic criteria of diabetes, just as the ability to switch is a key symptom of DID! Both conditions clearly have additional signs and symptoms and if you want to extend the metaphor further both can be helped with treatment:))
@@hetheron Thanks for the lesson but I’m t1 diabetic and I know all about HbA1c. 7% would be an average blood glucose of around 8mmol/l so your fact is a little bit skewed. That’s not EXCESSIVELY high. Excessively high blood sugars are 15mmol/+, not around the 8mmol mark.
I just didn’t think your metaphor made much sense. Switching is normal when you have DID, high blood sugar is not a common symptom of MANAGED t1 diabetes. Also, type 1 and type 2 are completely different so it made me raise my eyebrows.
Idk if you were getting defensive there but all I did was I misunderstand you and challenge your comment as it wasn’t clear which kind of ‘someone w diabetes’ your comment was in reference to. Two very different conditions you see :)
Have a good one.
@sel3nedark I think they were saying it like having a higher blood sugar ratio than an average person can be a sign of diabetes. I do agree tho that the comment wasn't clear about that. When I read high blood sugar, I think of an urgent medical situation not necessarily a normal diagnosis.
Also, can I ask you something? What does HbA1c stands for? I've never seen this acronym before and I'm not sure that a Google search will make the answer clearer.
Thank you for making me “feel” “normal”
Of course 💕
It's confusing that people can't just realize that all systems are different and present differently because how it presents and occurs is impacted by how the brain has developed and is as unique as the individual. I have zero idea why that is such a hard concept to grasp and why that is what people will jump to fake claiming on presentation in particular. Especially when they get very granular and obsessive about particulars. Just don't do that, it's weird.
Because putting people in boxes makes them feel like a hero and if they're suddenly told that they don't actually have a reliable way to feel like a hero they don't like that.
That's bc ppl don't understand mental illness in general. It's really sad, but they can't understand the fluidity of the brain. Just as there are no two "normal" ppl who will inherently present the same, no two ppl with the same mental illness will inherently present the same. We've created stereotypes for all these illnesses and disabilities, and that's caused an inability to understand that a neurotypical can have one hallmark symptom of an illness without having it or a neurodivergent can miss one hallmark symptom on the checklist and still have it. Humans are oddly inflexible thinkers for how complicated the brain is
Right. Like literally every mental disorder looks different for each person and looks different each day. Depression can look like your perfectly happy one day to completely numb the next. Anxiety can look like you’re calm and collected while inside you are screaming. Bipolar can have hypo manic and hyper manic episodes. Like the list could go on and on
One little in our friend’s system has dubbed the mix or rapid switching while it also being long and dissociated as ✨The People Tornado ✨
Oh my goodness that’s adorable
Ha! I’m using this now - Kris
Our switches differ from quick to painfully slow and scary. It doesn't help when we're in public and we're switching super slow and have to hide it.
Thank you for this, it genuinely helps.
17:20 - I appreciate how Anthony is like: "Just take all the time you need." So sweet.
Yea but I think that's what startled them and made the little come to the front though.
@@ember13dp I don't think he knew how this would impact the situation, he was just trying to help and be empathic.😊
This is definitely what we needed after passing out at work (we’re fine just chronically ill lol) and needed to go home
I'm so sorry I hope you get some good rest tonight xx
literally meeee lol currently watching this in bed after staying home from work bc i felt like i was gonna pass out and throw up this morning 🙏
I often feel like we’re faking because we have so many different forms of switches, but this was super validating!
I remember seeing your interview with Anthony and I thought it was so powerful to see the interaction with the little and the switches back and forth. I really appreciate you allowing that to remain part of the interview. Until that point I hadn't truly understood how vulnerable someone can be, if there is a little fronting. Or how dramatic the change can actually be from one alter to the other. It really hit the point home and I gained a whole new perspective on DID and how I should/could act, if I ever were to meet someone with DID.
DissociaDID upload has made my Sunday, whilst I’m dealing with Pregnancy Fatigue! ❤
Oof, sending you lots of good vibes!
@@DissociaDID Aw! Thank you so much ❤️
Hope you recover well!
@@HeliatroCipher thank you! X
you literally just described what i’m doing 😅
The "snatched" switch feels like a Vaudeville cane taking me off the stage sometimes. -Miguel
This made me laugh out loud 😭 someone needs to animate it
I love that image!!
Hahaha that just put such a funny image in my head😂
I can hear the cartoony 'woosh' noise /j
HAHAHA omg great visual, that's exactly what it's like
I'm so glad you brought up how bad 'stuck' switching can be because we experienced it recently and just couldn't figure out what to call it. Knowing that other people have experienced it is honestly so calming and reassuring m
stuck switching is awful. hearing mike talk about it is so reassuring for me.
Your guys’ channel has helped me and my system immensely. Thank you for sharing so much and being so informative. I hope you all are doing well, I know you’ve been through a lot. 💕
Really glad to hear it! We hope you're doing good
we appreciate this video Mike! sometimes we get insecure about switching in front of people because we think they’ll think we’re doing it on purpose and faking it. -Noah
Another difference I think I've noticed over the years is that each person in the system is getting more comfortable just being themselves. Individual personality traits seem to be showing more strongly as everyone feels safer on camera and might be tempted to mask less.
Quick question:
Has Mike found his beanie since his Meet the Alters video that was ages ago lol
It's somewhere bc we found it and then lost it again 💀
@@DissociaDID It must be somewhere within the vicinity 😅
I loveee Mike's energy!🎉 And the realtalk at the beginning of the video! Say it louder for the people in the back, never judge someone's disorder or symptoms because of your own prejudices🙏
Haha, I forgot how much I enjoyed Mike’s charisma
Mike specifying what he meant by hyperarousal took me off guard 😂 He's just naturally funny which is definitely a strength when it comes to heavy topics.
Hello! I just wanted to say thank you for what you do! Your perseverance is so inspiring to me.
May I ask, if you could do a video about what ‘front’ is? As a singular person, I find it really hard how to comprehend the idea of people moving into control of a body.
I am sorry if my question sounds weird, I just want to try and understand more what you and other systems go through. 💕
Yes! So the easiest way to think of fronting is the drivers seat of a car. The body is the car, the person in the driving seat is fronting and controlling the car
As another singular person, I've wondered about this too. My current way of understanding is to think about the opposite: What would it be like to not be in front? I imagine it's something like what happens when I read a book or daydream, in that I become totally engrossed in that world rather than the external one. All sorts of external stimuli can be blocked out, and I've certainly daydreamed (or if you like, "become lost in my thoughts") while walking around outside in places I'm very familiar with. Of course, there are external stimuli that can break me out of that state, like an alarm, someone yelling, coming up to a busy intersection, etc. But... what if they couldn't, leaving me stuck in that world with little or no awareness of my surroundings, while my body moves about on "autopilot"? Replace "autopilot" with "another person", and that's what I imagine not being in front is like.
Very excited about this topic, I didn't know there are different kinds of switches
Thank you for going off about fake-claiming!
One of the reasons I (host) personally am not open to discussing having DID much is the feeling that we need to prove ourselves which already feels uncomfortable. (Our trauma doesn’t exist for others’ enjoyment or criticism). At the same time, when I see other systems proving themselves by being open about their system and how their systems work, they get fake claimed because it “doesn’t look right” or doesn’t fit some bias criteria. It then becomes cyclical because people work so hard to prove themselves that they feel like they have to gatekeep having DID, so they start fake claiming as well. And it sucks because a lot of systems work around being safe and what feels safe to them, and it’d be great to build a community with others who understand, but you really can’t unless you’re brave enough to face constant public criticism and scrutiny from systems and people without DID alike.
I really appreciate you emphasizing that every system is different and that things change over time as well. All systems operate differently based on the trauma they’ve endured and the experiences they’ve had. It feels like a relief to hear you guys not only acknowledge but emphasize this.
My partner experiences all of these. Thank you for educating everyone who doesn't know about things like this. 💜
I love Mike and his no BS attitude.
Why was my first thought when starting this video "darnit all of DissociaDID alters are BEAUTIFUL".
Mike, I fucking love you cap! Off topic from the cool cap, can we get a video on how DID systems experience dreams? Or even a tik tok because I'd love to hear about it!
Sure! We used to have one on CZcams but we lost it when Sérgio Costa did all the takedowns as we didn't have a copy of it
@@DissociaDID What a prick. I'll look out for it. Lots of love guys (send my love to Ruby if possible) xxx
I was just about to comment with a question about sleep and DID. Are everyone asleep at the same time for instance. Sleep would be a very curious topic, I think:)
I’d also love another video on this!
@@stefanatzankova8640I’ve met a system before who had an alter whose specific purpose was to be the one sleeping for the body. It was very interesting and I wish I had spoken with that system longer.
I think the fact that you've keep on with this project through the years, inspite all the difficulties you've had, and even new traumas, speaks VOLUMES about your commitment for helping others and the love you have within you. I've seen you change as a system over the years, but your bravery, kindness, and generosity it's unshakable. I'm truly inspired by your strenght. Thank you for your work ❤
So thankful to see a new upload. I'm not a system but I am ASD and the "stuck switch" description really hit close to home for when I'm dissociating, especially when I'm alone or particularly fatigued. It's like my brain won't restart and let me be back in control of myself again. Like I can't "turn on" despite all my best efforts.
I thought there was only one type. (And the types of triggers to catalyse switches.) Can't wait for Mike to educate and humble me (I'm an overly confident person)😅 Mike, your realness and personality are the best. Love you, my guy🩷
If only it were that simple 😅
I've recently been diagnosed with DID and all of a sudden so much makes sense. My ex use to tell me that talking to me was like talking to 4 different people and I thought he was just giving me a hard time. I still don't know much about myself and my system and don't know how to figure this out. Watching you share yourselves does help and gives me hope. Thank you all!!
Can you guys do a video on OSDD compared to DID? I did see this topic covered by the Ring System. Just thought it would be a good topic for a video
It think Chloe, or Nin did make a video, at lest partially about OSDD once. Idk if it's still on the channel or not though. Thanks to that creep Costa
I thought I'd add: We have switches that we call "fades" which are essentially a pattern of dissociated blendedness and coconsciousness, where for example, I might be alone in the front and then an alter comes close and starts exerting passive influence. I then get very dissociated and enter a blendy coconscious state with the alter, and then the same thing happens in reverse until the alter originally fronting is no longer in the front.
Tell them Mike!!!!
Hi!! I'm early for once. Just wanted to say I've been watching y'all for YEARSSS (not the type to comment though) and I really appreciate what you guys do!!! I don't have DID, but I do have other fun stuff, so thank you guys for bringing awareness to these topics!! Hope you have a great week, and life :)) love y'all!
Aw thank you! Have a great week!
Everyone online suddenly thinking they're qualified to armchair diagnose or undiagnose is probably one of the worse things to come out of the internet. I don't even talk about my DID to anyone but my partner & sometimes my therapist when I'm able to see him.
I actually first found out about the channel through that Anthony Padilla video and seeing the switches was kind of fascinating. I’ve been watching ever since as I just vibe with many of the alters
I face the exact same thing with autism!!!! "Oh you dont act exactly the same as my 7 year old autistic nephew, you can't possibly be autistic" BRO IM A 24 YEAR OLD CHICK OFC I DONT
I love to see how the system has evolved over the years. I've been following for some time now, and I see it most with how you all still say, "Lots of love everybody," and blow us a kiss. I'm glad of the progress you've all made and how resilient you've been through everything.
I feel like people don't believe in a lot of DID cases because the number of people who have been diagnosed with DID over the years has increased exponentially.
Unfortunately the knowledge about DID and the ability of professionals to properly diagnose the conditions has lead to "fakes" which means actual people with the condition are often not taken seriously publicly.
i believe the reason there have been so many more cases of d.i.d. is because they were undiagnosed cases, ones who didn't know what it was and found out about their diagnosis through youtube. from there my guess is they either got professional help or have a support group that is able to help them.
it's unfortunate that the number of estimated d.i.d./o.s.d.d. cases is so outdated, there's always that unknown number of people who can't afford that kind of help or don't even know about the disorder to begin with so they're just stuck.
I agree with the first response. I think the increased diagnoses is more from an increase in knowledge about DID and OSDD not only in the psychiatric world but to the average public.
It’s like how autism used to only get diagnosed in boys typically when they were young because their symptoms were so severe and now 1 in 33 people have autism because knowledge about it has expanded and become much more accessible.
I always like to tell these people that if that were actually how it worked bacterial infections only started happening after 1860 and about a third of Europe would like to vehemently disagree with that assessment.
i’m so happy to see you guys back. you’re all so strong and have been an inspiration and motivator for me to keep trudging through. you’ve helped me and my system so much and i can’t thank you enough for that. you guys are amazing ❤️
thank you for continually posting despite your circumstances! I’ve been watching since Chloe was your system host and i’ve always been fascinated with DID and find so much value in your videos! i wish for smooth sailing for you all in the coming months and years with all your legal happenings!
first of all i fricking love you mike for the introduction LIKE THANK YOU EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES WITH DISORDERS. Second of all I always wondered how you guys manage to edit videos, does it get switchy because of triggers? Did it get better with time or is it ''the same''?
It can be? It depends on the day! Sometimes it brings up more triggers than filming does
@@DissociaDID thank you so much for answering, because an alter might be editing a video which features a different alter and i always wondered how you guys deal with it if a switch happens or if it is actually a positive trigger.
As a system that's been aware of it for about 5 years (i think?) with lots of switches, this was really interesting and helpful! The difficult switches are hellish, especially if getting stuck
I remember first finding your channel and being educated on DID thanks to Anthony Padilla‘a interview with your system and others! I honestly think part of what really got me to the Disociated channel (and staying ever since with your amazingly educational content) was seeing the little you allowed the editors to keep in the video. I remember immediately wanting to know more about this complex disorder from someone who has lived with it their whole lives. Thank you for continuing to do what you do!
Mike is born to be in front of camera, such good vibe he have it's crazy! Easly likable person
Thank you guys for continuing to educate and share! I hope you're all doing well 😊
I like Mike. His way of speaking is like matter of fact but super relaxed at the same time reminds me of Kyle. 🙂
Yeah, I was thinking the same. Mike is matter of fact but super chill about it...
I think Mike is a pretty cool dude. 😎 He gives off a friendly vibe but a no nonsense vibe at the same time. I like that! 👍
I was told I can't be a system because I kind of like being a system and have more "control" aka, my alters just have respect for me. We sometimes have switches that are quick, slow, aggressive or not at all noticeable. We've been told by other systems to apologize for our actions (nothing bad) when other systems were getting away with telling us to k*ll ourselves. We also have been told to never ever do research about my symptoms and that I am completely normal. These videos give all of us so much Clarity, and me, Frisk and Emma all thank you all for what you do.
@rotkappchen9157 i think u misunderstood the comment but this is the first time i see a host enjoying being a part of a sys 😭😭 props to you original commenter
@@forrestwatcher I don't always enjoy it, but they're the only company I have. And they do front alot without me knowing too.
@@rotkappchen9157how are you on this channel and don’t understand that alters can communicate with each other?
good to see you again, mike! switches for me didn't really uh... happen for years? they stopped when i was 11 and until the age of 35 i was completely frontstuck, i lost total contact with the gatekeeper/protector who at the time was the only one at the time. i still don't remember a lot of what happened but was told it happened around the age of 6 or 7. i don't have the courage to make videos about this yet and don't know if i ever will, i'm just happy to understand why we're the way we are. you have been a HUGE help to us and we still do box breathing whenever we need to.
i just want to let you know that you're ALL AMAZING and thank you for everything you're doing! we're glad you're all still making vids!
--Tasimo(Trauma holder/Caretaker/Protector).
Mike’s voice is so comforting - and he gives off the sweetest big brother energy
Ive been watching your guys' videos for years since the beginning and had no idea you all started only a year after diagnosis! You all are so strong and I hope you know how much many of us appreciate you guys being so open and gracious with allowing us to see into your journey with DID. Love DissociaDID always :) So good to see you all around again !
I really love y'all's videos. I have a close friend with DID, and y'all have helped me understand how their system operates and more so what their experiences are like. It makes me feel closer to all of them, and it's something I hope I never take for granted.
The beginning felt SO REAL
We've only been diagnosed with osdd very recently and we wanted to start doing social media just as a diary thing since our therapist suggested it, but most of us are terribly afraid of being fakeclaimed. When we don't have to be like, we are literally DIAGNOSED.
But eh, can't control people, can we xD
It's wonderful to see different types of switches too, ours are quite the same every time so it's nice to see others too.
- Vivia/V (kinda, idk who of us two is typing this)
If you post on CZcams you can make it private or unlisted so you can still have a visual diary but stay safe from online jerks!
or you can create a discord server 🩵
So great to catch another upload!!! Love how quick-witted Mark is, reminds me of myself when I'm really into whatever I'm talking about, just trying to get all those thoughts out. Hope you're having a good day!!!
I am not a system but I have anxiety, panic attacks and probably adhd but your channel and how upfront you are made me understand and help myelf and others better. All of you are awsome and strong. Thank you being you, all of you.
when you first mentioned triggered switches i immediately thought of how pompeii would trigger kyle, that's so funny that that turned out to be the clip you used as an example
I have been following your journey since 2018. Time goes by so fast and you wonder how did we get here, so much has changed from then to now. Thank you for sharing your journey and always communicating with us. I also appreciate the continuous education you provide about DID. Always hoping you are doing well 😊
I'm so glad you all are doing better and that you're taking your time with being in front of a camera again, take all the time you guys need too! Loved seeing the older videos as examples, I started watching around that time, when Chloe was still Host and I remember that video about forcing a positive switch and the opening boxes vids I've been watching since and your progress has been fantastic. I hope you all continue to keep healing and wish you all the luck, lots of love to everyone!
Thank you all for these videos! My friend recently discovered they have DID, and because of your videos I have been able to support them ❤
This channel is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm a complex trauma specialist and this channel has been such a valuable resource. Thank you for what you do!
It’s great to see that you’re posting again. I love learning new things and have been watching for year. Thanks for being an amazing person.
Despite having DID myself, this was so informative! I only really knew of a couple types of switches like quick and long switches (and we regularly deal with long switches). Thank you so much for making this video and all your others! You guys are amazing! 💙
you guys were the first i had ever heard about DID, and we thought 'hey thats interesting... i also forget parts of my day completely and i also feel like someone different every other day... huh! must just be my quirkiness :)'
turns out we have DID. thanks for introducing us to the existence of this disorder without stigma (such as how medias depict OSDDID), it definitely helped us accept everything :))
Hi Mike! Glad to see you around! I don’t have DID but I’ve watched this channel for 5 years and love how educational the videos are! I’m a huge advocate for people talking about mental health. It’s SO important and it’s a shame there is still stigma surrounding all of mental health. Thank you for all that you and your system do for mental health awareness! 💕
I was LITERALLY talking about this yesterday with my sister! Your videos have taught me so much about DID and explaining switches in particular! This one was extremely well thought out and categorized with very clear examples! Thank you for all your hard work. Much love.❤
I did wonder when I watched the Anthony Padilla interview how a little was allowed to front and this makes so much sense now. It seemed like Anthiny was so good with you all, especially the little.
Whoa. I’ve been watching since Chloe’s gift opening video years ago. It’s crazy how time flies. I love hearing and learning from y’all’s videos. Wonderful job on this one Mike!
This is one of your most powerful videos. I can tell how much your system has grown over the past few years. I love how Mike explains in such detail. Super helpful in understanding the disorder. 💓
I love how versatile y’all’s hair is! It looks different in every video
I love the outfit so much Mike!!! as always, a very helpful video 💚
we switch so fast, like suddenly you’re there and then you’re not. but they’re still pretty smooth for us luckily -Silver
Its upsetting to me some people think youre "faking". Ive been watching you since the very beginning since you had 3 videos up! Im extremely observant of people. Even when youre speaking quickly, even your lips move completely different than before and i just find it so facinating because clearly the brain literally switches. I find the human mind SO facinating and thats why i began following your channel many years ago 😊
I love that Mike is straightforward and yet calm about explaining not only their switches but also the types of it. I love learning from you guys and your system is a calming one for me. I will always love you guys.
Nothing like a DissociaDID new video to cure my sunday boredom and with Mike, making everything so smooth and fun! ❤
I learn so much from watching your videos. Been watching for years and even now I'm still learning new things!❤
mike bringing the energy that so many people online seem to need extra of these days!! its amazing how people can be so close-minded and uptight about things they dont even try and understand :/ carry on killing it with these new videos!! this confidence and education has rlly reminded me why i love your content
Not only do I love you and everyone in your system! But I have also gotten a ton of very helpful information about my own feeling and understanding things about my own trauma from the videos you have made. Thank you all so very much and please know you have helped me to understand and navigate my own emotions and of my friends and family. ❤
19:50 we do stealth switches at work. i was supposed to be working on uh... thursday? they wanted me to ring people up at the register but i don't know how to do that... the main caretaker gwen-- one of the 3 alters who work at my job-- had to switch out with me and i went into the bathroom to switch out with her; it was extremely stressful for me and she had to stay in control for half of the shift. i just recently started taking shifts at my job because of medication my psychiatrist put me on. risperidone has been a godsend!
ahh im so happy you guys are posting regularly again. missed you lots, enjoying the new vids
Im proud of you for returning and giving your community such a powerful, informative voice. Im sure everything was beyond taxing since Anthony but doing that interview and being so open is beyond important. You help remind me that my voice matters.
hey! gotta say it's great to have names for all of these switches and to like, have a good description for them cuz we have trouble describing switches lol. hope y'all have a great day and thank ya for the vid mates! -Honour
Glad it helps! Have a lovely day!
absolutely not the topic here, but oh my god that accent is so interesting! english is my second language and i love accents, preferably british and this one is sooo satisfying to listen to! (also someone of yall said it was essex, so it’s interesting how much about accents do i learn on a channel about did🤣)
the energy Mike puts out is just so joyful and big and loud and bubbly! i love it!
I'm studying psychology, and DID is a really interesting topic and I enjoy learning about it. I will absolutely defend Systems and any and all symptoms that come along with DID that they may experience, it is a serious and real disorder that too many people throw accusations around. I'm glad you're using this platform to educate people, as someone who loves learning especially about psychology, I greatly appreciate your vulnerability to educate! ❤️
I didn't know I was subscribed to you. But I'm glad one of the others have subscribed because this makes me feel safer in control.
- a host
Hi mike! No long time no see! Haven't been this early ever! 😭 You guys are amazing! one thing i've always wondered that i'd love if you could make a video about is what do the hosts do in the inner world if they're mostly at the front? do they have their own little space and job in there too like most alters do or do they always stick close to front?
Showing people what you're dealing with is the first step for a lot of people to realize they may be experiencing the same/similar things and helps them feel seen. This is so important, thank you for contributing.
Also, nice to meet you Mike :)
What an informative video! It’s a nice change of scenery to see Mike run a video. His calm and humorous aura makes for a really engaging and entertaining video. Also, I love his hat!
Well said Mike! Thank you for the video and showing us examples of the switches. Also, thank you, Soren and Mike and everyone else in the system who helped in making the type of switch list so that we can understand and learn more about DID!❤❤❤
Sending alll the love and strength (and lovely gentle hugs if it is comfortable and accepted!) to everyone in the system!💕
Lots of love to you! Hope you're doing well!
@@DissociaDID I am doing well❤. Thank you for asking 🥰. I hope yall are doing well as well!
Mike's way of speaking is so relaxing that I forgot to pay attention to what you were saying😂 had to rewatch half of the video