TYPES OF SWITCHES | Dissociative Identity Disorder (Formerly Multiple Personality Disorder)

[@thecloudygames]

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.

[@EXCYTL]

EXACTLY LIKE COME ON

[@lolmistro]

Well said

[@BooklikesBFDI]

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😭

[@anahitakhurana]

You’re weirdly manic and scolding the audience 🤦🏽 you should drink some water and calm the F down.

[@-belue-6697]

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!" 😎

[@MrSean64]

It's incredible that the system never forgot about being with Anthony Padilla (who's of course back on Smosh)!

[@DissociaDID]

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!

[@pip_a_doodle2175]

@@DissociaDIDGood or bad change?

[@slinky6415]

​@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)

[@Ametrine713]

​@@DissociaDIDand Anthony Padilla is the only way I know who you guys are!

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

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.

[@mwillis7791]

I adore how Anthony handled himself and took such care of your system and little in such a careful and respectful manner.

[@DissociaDID]

He was absolutely incredible, as was his whole team. They were wonderful ❤️

[@anitaaranceta780]

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 KZbin 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

[@ameliab324]

The whole interaction was so goddamn cute

[@mwillis7791]

@@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.

[@thethirdtime9168]

@@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

[@noatheboa8141]

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.

[@eversystemm]

The yoink 😂 Thank you for the laugh -Aris

[@xeldrine66]

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.

[@noatheboa8141]

@@xeldrine66 I think that’s beautiful. The yoink and yeet.

[@pandaplayzgaming5069]

Yeet yoink ✨ - i’m using these as official terms now - thank you

[@Dark_Charm]

You got me thinking of the classic running gag, where a bad performer is dancing on stage when a cane comes from the side and yanks the dude offstage.

[@serabi_]

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

[@hmsquared8603]

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.

[@maxwellversed]

Lots of systems, including myself, are autistic too! The two types of masking can sometimes go hand in hand

[@hmsquared8603]

@@maxwellversedI have a friend who falls into both categories and we had a conversation about it once. He said basically the same thing.

[@sad_hedgehog]

​@@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.

[@Astrid-oq3kk]

​@@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)

[@julia15206]

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.

[@Unknown-br1uf]

"I turned on my device and this is the first thing I saw"👁😆 "Lovely to meet you Mike"👁🤙

[@amortalphantasm]

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)

[@Blueeyesthewarrior]

That must be so difficult and uncomfortable.

[@nathanbernards]

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 ❤

[@amortalphantasm]

@@nathanbernards 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

[@amortalphantasm]

@@Blueeyesthewarrior for sure is. We manage though.

[@nathanbernards]

@amortalphantasm polyfragmented as well, this is what its like when world's collide! :) ❤️

[@AkeyKeu180]

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.

[@DissociaDID]

Aww omg! Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@AkeyKeu180]

@@DissociaDID i love you guys, so much ❤

[@wk4368]

this

[@marcel870]

@FredCarpenter-pb6bdwhat a string of comments. Not interesting or funny, just certainly some comments.

[@greenliter1]

@@DissociaDIDMike you and all the others are so great to hear from! I am glad that you make things work. ❤

[@MandrakeGuy]

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

[@michelleheegaard]

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.

[@hollymaywatts]

DissociaDID upload has made my Sunday, whilst I’m dealing with Pregnancy Fatigue! ❤

[@DissociaDID]

Oof, sending you lots of good vibes!

[@hollymaywatts]

@@DissociaDID Aw! Thank you so much ❤️

[@HeliatroCipher]

Hope you recover well!

[@hollymaywatts]

@@HeliatroCipher thank you! X

[@brinkleeprice]

you literally just described what i’m doing 😅

[@CyclicSupporter]

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.

[@Akatsuki69387]

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.

[@kiarranarisse]

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

[@beatricewaide8108]

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

[@skyethecatboy]

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.

[@Tattedsnakezz]

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

[@bucketfan4life]

stuck switching is awful. hearing mike talk about it is so reassuring for me.

[@thephamilybusiness9485]

I often feel like we’re faking because we have so many different forms of switches, but this was super validating!

[@SylvarSaintStar-eq3pi]

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

[@kleines_Zaehnchen]

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🙏

[@ethairnyx_books]

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.

[@autumnsprite]

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

[@kellyschroeder7437]

Thank you for making me “feel” “normal”

[@DissociaDID]

Of course 💕

[@timlemmens1087]

17:20 - I appreciate how Anthony is like: "Just take all the time you need." So sweet.

[@ember13dp]

Yea but I think that's what startled them and made the little come to the front though.

[@christinavuolle8724]

​@@ember13dp I don't think he knew how this would impact the situation, he was just trying to help and be empathic.😊

[@meeeg7029]

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 ✨

[@LittleIcarus]

Oh my goodness that’s adorable

[@ShiGuyRadon]

Ha! I’m using this now - Kris

[@thecloudygames]

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. 💕

[@DissociaDID]

Really glad to hear it! We hope you're doing good

[@hetheron]

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

[@sel3nedark]

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

[@hetheron]

@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:))

[@sel3nedark]

@@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.

[@xeldrine66]

​@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.

[@hedera1332]

@@xeldrine66 Google absolutely would lol: "HbA1c is short for glycated haemoglobin." "HbA1c refers to glucose and haemoglobin joined together (the haemoglobin is ‘glycated’). The amount of HbA1c formed is directly related to the amount of glucose in your blood."

[@noatheboa8141]

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.

[@thephamilybusiness9485]

This is definitely what we needed after passing out at work (we’re fine just chronically ill lol) and needed to go home

[@DissociaDID]

I'm so sorry I hope you get some good rest tonight xx

[@mayawolcott]

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 🙏

[@valinkawaii6532]

My partner experiences all of these. Thank you for educating everyone who doesn't know about things like this. 💜

[@daniluna9885]

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 ❤

[@icarusflyte]

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.

[@iKillerZombie]

Haha, I forgot how much I enjoyed Mike’s charisma

[@Alytra]

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.

[@forrestwatcher]

​@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

[@Alytra]

@@forrestwatcher I don't always enjoy it, but they're the only company I have. And they do front alot without me knowing too.

[@cloudyskyz2237]

@@rotkappchen9157how are you on this channel and don’t understand that alters can communicate with each other?

[@iamnotkira3683]

I don’t want this to come off as insensitive in any way but DID is fascinating to me. The lengths that the brain is able to go to protect the body is incredible. I love learning about DID and I’m so grateful for your channel. I’ve watched so many of your videos multiple times to refresh and pick up things I missed on the first watch.

[@henrysanecdotes5323]

Same. It’s so incredible to me how capable the brain is. And no one designed it, random mutations over hundreds of thousands of years created it.

[@villageidiot7584]

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.

[@sita-mariehinds8562]

Next time I get stuck like this I'm gonna try a cold shower😬

[@siobhanoconnell9444]

Very excited about this topic, I didn't know there are different kinds of switches

[@ImperfectNobody]

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.

[@DeeDeexx]

I like Mike. His way of speaking is like matter of fact but super relaxed at the same time reminds me of Kyle. 🙂

[@-belue-6697]

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! 👍

[@SimplySara55]

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🩷

[@DissociaDID]

If only it were that simple 😅

[@im.just.bored.here.]

Mike’s voice is so comforting - and he gives off the sweetest big brother energy

[@StrawbsIsAway]

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.

[@sam_bamalam]

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.

[@theattic0426]

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 ❤️

[@HannahO__O]

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

[@nieshniesh1]

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 😊

[@WildsomeBrat]

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.

[@TheDocHomicide]

I almost drowned as a child, water tends to cause activity and switching for us. Showers tend to be a blank spot for me (Host) and sometimes the alters active in the shower will bleed the memories back in to alleviate the anxiety of amnesia. I really like your matter of fact speaking and accent mike :3

[@fallpetals]

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!

[@ms-rachel-anne]

0:56 - *"fed-up-with-this-shit" Mike noises intensify*

[@cristeresa99]

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.

[@drasticmeasuress]

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 !

[@EtheraLauer]

this channel, all the way back with Chloe when we first found you guys, has helped us so much. you guys are actually how we found out (or, well, the host came to terms with it after doing some more digging because a different alter had sort of heavily repressed and guarded the memory of the diagnosis, which was hindering our healing. shout out to nicodemus for making playlists full of your videos, leaving them in the watch later and history, even leaving youtube open on our devices and sneaking notes where the “guard” alter couldn’t find them). been a very bumpy, hectic journey, but we still look forward to all of your videos.

[@marie8553]

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. 💕

[@DissociaDID]

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

[@jedirieb]

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.

[@amor71462]

Mike is born to be in front of camera, such good vibe he have it's crazy! Easly likable person

[@lilig3944]

Thank you guys for continuing to educate and share! I hope you're all doing well 😊

[@2nww3r]

Quick question: Has Mike found his beanie since his Meet the Alters video that was ages ago lol

[@DissociaDID]

It's somewhere bc we found it and then lost it again 💀

[@2nww3r]

​@@DissociaDID It must be somewhere within the vicinity 😅

[@NovahLia]

Think we all need a Mike in our lives to be gentle but blunt whilst stating facts and clarifying things. I appreciate this balance.

[@moopsy2]

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.

[@frankieteardr0p]

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. 💓

[@littlesparkkitten]

I just wanted to say thank you all for the DissociaDID project. I didn't realize it until you mentioned only having had been diagnosed for a year when you started this, but I'm a few months short of a year since diagnosis myself. In 2019 I think it was?? My friend sent me a video of yours talking about system stuff and said that it might be worth looking into to see if that's what this was. We went from having 0 understanding of what was happening - using phrases like "the cave" or even a word our abuser made up for the inner world and "the people in here/the head" to describe our experience - to being able to put recognizable names to things. We obviously didn't yet know if we were a system, but we could say "what I think might be alters" instead of feeling crazy whenever we said "the people in the head" and we had a direction to go in. Fun fact, we actually learned later through some notebooks that I (host) actually did know (from a psychology textbook point of view) about DID in early high school and was writing a character into a story with our friend with a VERY accurate DID alter which should have told us something- oops but dissociative amnesia made us learn about it all over again before we were allowed to remember that. If not for this channel I think we'd have lost years more of our life to hiding and trying to force this to go away because we had no idea it was happening to anyone but us. Instead, we've slowly gotten more comfortable with talking about it to the people around and began working towards a diagnosis, which we successfully got, of all times, a few hours before our birthday last year. That's 10000000% thanks to your system and this project. Fictives have found their comfort and understanding of themselves here, we learned how to see roles as something closer to a job than an identifier allowing me to be more comfortable using them without feeling like I was dehumanizing the rest of my system, honestly just so so much of us getting comfortable being who we are came from the DissociaDID project. I just cannot thank you all enough.

[@jodyreynecke]

I appreciate Mike, just because he exists and is Mike. Mike literally feels like my big brother. My brother and I grew up very close, and I've never met anyone who makes me feel as protected and seen- but listening to Mike, he's got that exact feeling.

[@elinamauno8833]

Why was my first thought when starting this video "darnit all of DissociaDID alters are BEAUTIFUL".

[@bluerasbun]

huh! the explanation of stage 3 is super relatable for us, we get something similar when on voice calls or talking to people online! switches for us depend, sometimes we do get the longer dissociative switches but other times we just dont notice until we pick up on someone elses mannerisms, and most of the time we just get sudden or smooth water switches! the mention of switches depending on environment was super helpful to hear too!! awesome vid, tysm for this!! - sheep / dog (lead fronter)

[@littleplutosys]

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)

[@sari9645]

If you post on KZbin you can make it private or unlisted so you can still have a visual diary but stay safe from online jerks!

[@riddlersongs8544]

or you can create a discord server 🩵

[@Jessic1444]

I really enjoy watching your videos. As someone that struggles with autism, adhd, anxiety, and depression...I admire your commitment to sharing your experience. I've never met someone with DID but maybe I will someday...and if I do, I hope to use your videos as a way to ease in comfort and understanding for that person.

[@blitzwinner71]

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

[@dragonhuddle8566]

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

[@pheebo42]

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 ❤

[@DailyBaileyPhotography]

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! ❤️

[@bucketfan4life]

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).

[@CShirSalad616]

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!

[@chloehm2976]

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!

[@labrabellart1380]

Watching the long switch was like unlocking a core memory. I was sitting there like, "Oh I've never really had a long switch" but the moment your eyes started to drift, I was right there with you. I was reliving a memory of a switch just like this, but long, long before I'd ever thought about DID as an option. And, wow. I still have trouble believing whether or not I have DID, since I've had to come to this conclusion without professional help and I'm still waiting on appts for it, but every new piece of information is like a new piece of the puzzle. It all fits, and I can't thank you enough for putting that information out there.

[@chaengsuki9105]

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''?

[@DissociaDID]

It can be? It depends on the day! Sometimes it brings up more triggers than filming does

[@chaengsuki9105]

@@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.

[@ericackerson3299]

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. ❤

[@sheinakinn2936]

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!

[@DissociaDID]

Sure! We used to have one on KZbin but we lost it when Sérgio Costa did all the takedowns as we didn't have a copy of it

[@sheinakinn2936]

@@DissociaDID What a prick. I'll look out for it. Lots of love guys (send my love to Ruby if possible) xxx

[@stefanatzankova8640]

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:)

[@HeavyMetalKittenx]

I’d also love another video on this!

[@thelingeringartist]

@@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.

[@lizzierose2462]

I have been watching your channel since you started in searching for my own diagnosis! I was 16 at the time and I had just gone through a significant amount of trauma. It took until last year when I was 21 to get a diagnosis of derealization disorder and dissociative amnesia. I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression at 12 but with seemingly no causes until I was 21 and a lot of my traumatic memories came coming back and I ended up in a hospital. I finally saw a psychiatrist after being in and out of therapist's offices for 9 years. So thank you for giving me some level of information of what was going on in my own brain. I'm a psychology major now and plan to work towards bringing more light to dissociative disorders and how to get them diagnosed earlier.

[@Haruko320]

Tell them Mike!!!!

[@Citrine_Cottage_Sys]

I have watched the interview yall did with Anthony a few times and everytime I get so scared when your little switches in. Our own littles would have been in terrified if caught in the front surrounded by filming equipment, bright lights and strangers. It makes my stomach flip with worry for the kiddo. I'm so glad he was calm and careful with his words. -signed a gatekeeper/caregiver

[@Kyllis]

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! 💙

[@HeavyMetalKittenx]

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! 💕

[@siobhanoconnell9444]

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

[@alicialewis6522]

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

[@Tristana.Keauna]

I love Mike and his no BS attitude.

[@meeeg7029]

Only one minute in and Mike is an absolute gem per usual

[@Princesslov27]

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.

[@maxwellversed]

I love how versatile y’all’s hair is! It looks different in every video

[@heartful.healing]

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!

[@cloudyskyz2237]

I adore Mike so much (I adore everybody in the system, let’s be honest here, you’re all lovely), but there’s something about him that makes me think of him as like a good buddy

[@heathercuth6819]

I love hearing from Mike. His no nonsense attitude gives me LIFE!❤

[@angeladgurl2]

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!

[@chrisparksen5118]

I looove Mike and his laidback but direct personality! Obviously can't say for sure but he feels like the type of friend you would go to when you feel anxious and he would immediately make you feel better! ❤

[@ppancakesyrup]

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 :))

[@dominiquerichmond6115]

Your channel has helped me learn so much about DID. I have met so many people with DID and I’ve been able to help them with anything. Sometimes I have no idea who I’m talking to so I have to ask. Sometimes they don’t say their names and I never push. I’m actually an adoptive mother to one of the littles (he’s an age slider) in the system because they trust me a lot

[@PickledThyme1]

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!!!

[@cutepotatoes208]

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 :)

[@karliechardi2229]

Great to see ya Mike! Thank you for telling people to chill out and stop fake claiming others. Everyone's brain is unique. And it's like that for more than DID switches... such as depression.... major depressive disorder... there are similarities between people. But some are able to hide things better than others etc.❤

[@Adog234]

Watching Anthony’s video showing switches happening is amazing. I watched some reactions and they couldn’t really understand it until they saw the switch.

[@Zacora7777]

We normally have "smooth water" switches though we call them fluid switches. Anyway I just wanted to share for us those switches are also a mix of unknown switches. So the switch is nice, calm, fluid but the ex fronter doesn't register they ever left front.

[@HollyLuYa94]

I love the way Mike talks. It's the same way I talk, kinda fast and blunt lol. It actually made it really easy for me to absorb and learn everything he said. ❤

[@asiawebber4222]

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!

[@DissociaDID]

Aw thank you! Have a great week!

[@SometimesJaydenLeigh]

As a system I (Haley) Host? Was talking to my brother and I said " Berrrr I'm cold" someone was co con with me and said "I am Jesus" and I was asking brother brother if he said that he said no. I'mike "Okay, someone is co con with me or I over heard a conversation with the others that was close to the front". This video actually helps. Thank y'all for doing this 😊 -Haley

[@heidibaltom8138]

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.