Multiple Personalities...?


Question:
I have multiple personality disorder. None of my personalities are of any threat to anyone or myself, so I don't want to take medication to be rid of them. How do I introduce the topic to my daughter? I don't want her to think I'm crazy, but instead realize how amazing the human mind is. My fiancee supports my decision to keep them, but he doesn't know how to bring up the topic in a safe, non-frightening way. I value each of my personalities as their own person, and do not want my daughter to think I'm insane or troubled.

Answers:
I too have multiple personality disorder. You would be surprised how much kids already know, no matter how much you try to protect them. My children knew about my alters before I did and each had their favorites. I have always just been very open and honest with them and in turn they have been very protective of not only me, but of all of my people, as they call them, as well. My boys are now 15 and 18 and are still my biggest supporters. Because they knew the truth from the beginning, it never frightened them if I had to be hospitalized. They actually know each of my 58 personalities very well. They know what each likes, doesn't like, what movies they have or haven't seen, and cater to them as though they were special friends coming over for a visit.

Good luck.

Other Answers:
just give it to her lightly
dont tell her you have a "disorder"
tell her your special or something
hi. i have borderline personality disorder and i have 2 kids. i havent told them because theyre only 8 and 10. i also opt for no meds. i believe that doctors are so quick to label and whos to say what "disorders" they are anyways? if i can control it mentally, then i feel its ok. ill tell my children when theyre much older - they dont need to know right now, especially if they cant tell. if your child is older, just tell her. be open and honest
I guess it would depend on how old your daughter is. Can you please talk to me... I just went to the Doctor for some help and I have a question for you.Please, thanks. By the way I think that if your personality's make you who you are than you should keep all of them. They help make you....you. And your daughter knows how great you are already, just be careful because you don't want her to feel that there are things that are wrong with her. please chat with me...skipper44567
Its best to be honest with your daughter, and tell her that you really are crazy. Your mind is mal-functioning, and calling it amazing and unique doesnt change a thing. You need intensive therapy and medication, not denial. Your fiancee is a nutless fraction of sissy for not being the one to tell you this. Calling poop chocolate cake doesnt make it so...


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