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[OutofIdeas]

Hi Joonbug that sounds pretty frightening. What exactly are the symptoms and did they just present or was there always some telling signs? I think you need as much information and support as he does and its great that youve joined this group. Hopefully someone with the same issue will reach out and give you some cues. Best of luck.

[balance37]

Hi @Howtomakegravy 

Person diagnosed with DID here.!

Your step daughter definitely needs a formal diagnosis, as it could be an array of things including factitious disorder, Borderline personality disorder or even schizoaffective or schizophrenia.

I'm no expert, but I am aware that there is a current underground "trend" online amongst younger people who self diagnose with DID and then present these symptoms. I am by no means saying that this is the case for her, only that she needs to be evaluated.

My DID diagnosis took approximately 3 years, and I wasn't even aware I had it at the time!

If she does have DID, then unfortunately it also means she will have experienced significant and ongoing trauma throughout her childhood as well. And that is a long recovery journey to heal from, but definitely worth it (still on that journey myself). Take care of yourself and all the best!