Posted by Dinah on September 10, 2004, at 12:12:59
In reply to Re: one more question, posted by mmcconathy on September 10, 2004, at 11:39:57
> But in a way i do want to be Ritchie, but im not bonding it to myself, im serpating him and me into 2 seperate Idenity's, because it just seems intresting to have someone to switch with.
Believe me, there's nothing *inherently* interesting in switching, despite what you see in the movies. It's really nothing like Sybil. It can be enormously mundane. If you do find that it is interesting, it might not be interesting in a way you'd like. The reactions you get might not be the reactions you're hoping for. There's a fair amount of negative stereotyping out there, and not all of it the exciting sort of negative stereotyping. The current "wisdom" is more that the disorder doesn't exist at all, and you'll be just as likely to be met with skepticism and negativity. It's not an easy diagnosis to live with. If a multiple is who you are, I think it's important to acknowledge it and be met with respect. But I would never encourage anyone to try to be multiple on purpose.
Moreover there are wonderful ways to make yourself interesting. Ways that involve growth and learning and learning to be interested in others. Regardless of neurological possibilities, I'd think those ways would be a better bet.
Introversion/extroversion isn't a good or bad thing. It's a relatively stable characteristic from birth. Introverts can have exciting lives and important fulfilling relationships. You don't have to be someone you aren't to have a terrific life. You might want to find ways to bring out the best in yourself. To have the very best life you can. To reach out to others and discover meaningful relationships. But that doesn't mean that you have to become someone else to do it. You're fine as you are, and don't you want the people who grow to love you to love the real you?
What are some of your interests? What are you passionate, or at least enthusiastic, about? What sort of connection with others are you yearning for?
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