However, I did a search on Twitter for Dissociative Identity Disorder, and the results make me want to cry. The movie Split that came out not too long ago, didn't help anything. Of course the person with DID is a crazed kidnapper/murderer.
This Article on CNN says "In contrast with McAvoy's character, Deckel said, people with DID, who may represent over 1% of Americans, are rarely violent. Research has shown that they are far more likely to hurt themselves than to hurt others."
I wish more people knew this fact. We are rarely violent. Rarely. Rarely. Remember that, all ye who have this condition.
DID is used as a slur against any behavior that the Twitterer doesn't care for - any behavior they deem crazy.
Yes, there are supportive places on Twitter, but reading the tweets that are negative and do not in any way even attempt to understand DID make my heart hurt. All my parts want to go hide in the safety of the inside.
I want to destigmatize this condition. I want to be a champion for those suffering with it, but I also want to continue working in my field. I don't want to be viewed as the monster that I am not. I don't want my condition to be used against me. My system is working well together.
I am glad for the progress being made towards acceptance of depression and anxiety, but we have a long way to go on many other mental illnesses.
I hope in my lifetime that I feel safe to come out to the world.
