I’m trying to figure out if I have DID

Hi @storm4

I recommend this book https://www.amazon.com.au/Haunted-Structural-Dissociation-Treatment-Traumatization/dp/0393704017/ref=asc_df_0393704017?mcid=6adc6fa4388838569ed1be0c8215a5fb&tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=712274881138&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10859632230103935703&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071255&hvtargid=pla-357235115994&psc=1&hvocijid=10859632230103935703-0393704017-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

There is lots of misinformation online. But that book gives a pretty solid overview of actual theories and experience

Also "Dissociation made simple" https://www.amazon.com.au/Dissociation-Made-Simple-Stigma-Free-Dissociative/dp/1623177219/ref=asc_df_1623177219?mcid=15ea46104aa63e208abd1307fc104879&tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=712262659422&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1809738898268701857&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071255&hvtargid=pla-1657634102101&psc=1&hvocijid=1809738898268701857-1623177219-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

But the latter isn't as reliable. It could have excluded a lot of what's in it

Hi @storm4,

Welcome to the forums!

It sounds like you’ve been experiencing some things that have made you wonder about DID, and I can understand wanting some answers.

It can be difficult to work things out, so if you’re able to, it might be helpful to talk with a GP or mental health professional about what you’ve been experiencing. They can help you understand what’s going on and what support might be helpful

I hope you find the forums a supportive space and find some of the answers you’re looking for 😊

Hi @storm4, perhaps also check out https://blueknot.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BK_Understanding-DID-Fact-Sheet_FEB26_v3.pdf

Apart from this forum, another peer resource is https://di.org.au/

Hi @storm4 

My best recommendation would be to speak to your GP so you can see a mental health professional (if you are not already seeing one). DID is quite a complicated disorder and you really need someone well versed in it. It’s great that you are aware of the symptoms you are experiencing.