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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
I am not coping well at the moment. I feel like my mental health is like a roller coaster going really fast. Moods are constantly switching so are my alters.
I feel like I'm stuck in my own thoughts at the moment and feel like I can't escape them. My panic attacks are becoming more frequent than usual. Feeling numb aswell. 
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JynxModerator
Hey @Fluttershy1, just wanted to pop in and let you know we moderators are here to support you. Sounds like you're having a tough time, but you're also reaching out for support which is fantastic. Sending you a smidge of extra strength 
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
@Jynx - you know how hard it is some days with DID. Today has probably been the hardest.
im pushing through though I don't want to lose my hope!
Im not only a survivor I'm a fighter 
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MaggieSenior Contributor
@Fluttershy1 At times they do, but not always.
I was really scared at first, but I’ve worked very slowly with mine. It’s different for everyone, but being respectful with mine( mostly) has helped. I get it wrong often. Remember they are there to help you, they can get confused, stuck in time, and scared.
Do you know why you are crying?
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
@Maggie - I'm crying because I'm scared...
I have 3 safe alters then 1 unsafe one that can be really powering sometimes 😭
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MaggieSenior Contributor
@Fluttershy1 I can understand why you are scared. 3 safe Alters is good.
Do you have anyone else at home with you apart from your alters? Are you safe?
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
@Maggie - I live with Mum & my half brother and they are home at the moment.
But they don't understand my mental health. I have 2 child safe alters. 1 teenage safe alter.
Then 1 teenage unsafe alter. I work reallly well with my safe alters 🙂
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MaggieSenior Contributor
@Fluttershy1 It’s really hard work, but you are doing well. Very few understand the complications of complex conditions.
You have probably already mentioned it, but are you working with a therapist or health team? Obviously you have as you have been diagnosed, but atm, I mean.
I’m pleased you are not home alone. Even though you family don’t understand, they are present, sometimes that’s all they can do.
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
@Jynx - im feeling a little better now ive got food and music on. im not switching alters every second or every few minutes.
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
@Maggie - I've been diagnosed with DID, Anxitey, Depression, Panic disorder, PTSD, Trauma, etc
I cope really well but some days i find harder then other. i have a disabilty aswell
I get judged and stared at alot....
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
@Maggie - I have a mental health team but i cant contact them after hours sadly...
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