Pacifying on NRCWAA: Deep Diving Into Disassociative Identity Disorder (DID

Exploring Dissociative Identity Disorder and Little Space with RazIn this episode, the host Eira Auri (Autisticly Aar) discusses the intricate and often misunderstood mental health condition Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) previously recognsied as multiple personality disorder with guest Raz, known as Little Alt Space on Instagram.Raz shares personal experiences of living with DID, the complexities of different alters, and the challenges of navigating relationships and daily life including how her DID impacts on her skills and abilities exploring what it means to experience age-regression with alters in the system.The conversation also delves into the significance of regression, Little Space, and ABDL (Adult Baby Diaper Lover) as coping mechanisms linked to childhood trauma. Raz talks about the comfort and safety found in little items like pacifiers and diapers, as well as how these items aid in managing sensory sensitivities and are essential with the trauma healing journey she has embarked to nurture the needs of her inner-child.The episode underscores the importance of understanding and compassion towards those with DID and related neurodivergent conditions such as autism and ADHD.This podcast episode is recommended to an audience of 18+, This podcast includes references to trauma childhood, childhood trauma and possible references to self-harmFind more about D.I.D: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders/dissociative-disorders/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HMWcAcXjNmw?si=pJ0P3-c5DRcimkvwread the podcast interview: https://www.neurorainbowproject.com/rainbow-reads/deep-dive-into-didemail the podcast: [email protected] on bluesky: @neurorainbowproject.com/@pacifyingmyautism.comEpisode Rundown00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:31 Exploring Nonbinary Identity00:56 Podcast Focus and Themes01:54 Understanding Neurodivergent Experiences07:56 Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Explained15:00 Impact of DID on Relationships18:53 Coping with DID and Age Regression20:22 Exploring DID and Age Regression22:23 Social Media and Little Space24:42 Linking DID with ADHD and Autism27:09 Sensory Comforts and Regression27:57 Collecting Little Items30:07 Understanding DID and Integration38:59 ABDL and Non-Sexual Regression40:16 Challenges and Coping Mechanisms44:14 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.