SANDI'S PACK -
Who We Are
MPD is the existence of two or
more distinct personalities, each of which is dominant at a given
time.
The dominant personality determines the individuals' behavior; each personality has a consistent pattern of perceiving the environment and self.
The dominant personality determines the individuals' behavior; each personality has a consistent pattern of perceiving the environment and self.
Individuals most likely to
develop MPD (DID) have endured repetitive, overwhelming and
often life-threatening trauma at a sensitive developmental stage of
Childhood.
MPD (DID) is often referred to as a highly creative survival technique, it allows individuals enduring hopeless circumstances to prevent areas of healthy functioning.
Dissociation and switching are automatic responses to anxiety for us, even in non-abusive situations.
The pattern of defensive dissociation remains with us and causes turmoil, dysfunction, and chaos at work, social and daily activities.
MPD (DID) is often referred to as a highly creative survival technique, it allows individuals enduring hopeless circumstances to prevent areas of healthy functioning.
Dissociation and switching are automatic responses to anxiety for us, even in non-abusive situations.
The pattern of defensive dissociation remains with us and causes turmoil, dysfunction, and chaos at work, social and daily activities.
Here are
some definitions that will help you to understand the terminology
that we use in discussing MPD/DID.
"System" - The structure of relationships within the internal work of an individual who has DID. Although each persons system in unique, there are several, recurring metaphors that those with MPD use to describe how they function. Similar to the way that I refer to Sandi's Packs tunnels, and levels.
"System" - The structure of relationships within the internal work of an individual who has DID. Although each persons system in unique, there are several, recurring metaphors that those with MPD use to describe how they function. Similar to the way that I refer to Sandi's Packs tunnels, and levels.
"Host" -
The personality with the most control of the system on any given
day.
"Alter" - A mental entity created by a person by a process known as dissociation
for the purpose of operating the body so that the person will survive life-threatening traumas. ; Also a label for all personalities, fragments and members of an MPD system.
"Personality" - an entity with a firm, persistent and well-rounded sense of self and a characteristic and consistent pattern of behavior and feelings in response to stimuli.
"Alter" - A mental entity created by a person by a process known as dissociation
for the purpose of operating the body so that the person will survive life-threatening traumas. ; Also a label for all personalities, fragments and members of an MPD system.
"Personality" - an entity with a firm, persistent and well-rounded sense of self and a characteristic and consistent pattern of behavior and feelings in response to stimuli.
"Fragment"
- an entity similar to a personality but with a more limited range
of function, emotion or history
"Trigger" - An event, object person, etc. that sets a series of thoughts in motion or reminds a person of some aspects of their traumatic past. You can be aware of triggers or unaware as to what is triggering your memories
"Co-Consciousness" - an awareness of one personality of the feelings, actions and thoughts of another.
"Splitting" - the act of creating another personality
"Switching" - Changing personalities between already existing ones. Changes between these personalities, or states of consciousness are described as switching.
"Mirror Personality" - a personality that is distinct from but ultimately tied to another
"Fusion" - the unification of personalities in a system
"Integration" - Similar to Fusion, although integration is the complete process while fusion is only a preliminary step.
"Trigger" - An event, object person, etc. that sets a series of thoughts in motion or reminds a person of some aspects of their traumatic past. You can be aware of triggers or unaware as to what is triggering your memories
"Co-Consciousness" - an awareness of one personality of the feelings, actions and thoughts of another.
"Splitting" - the act of creating another personality
"Switching" - Changing personalities between already existing ones. Changes between these personalities, or states of consciousness are described as switching.
"Mirror Personality" - a personality that is distinct from but ultimately tied to another
"Fusion" - the unification of personalities in a system
"Integration" - Similar to Fusion, although integration is the complete process while fusion is only a preliminary step.
MAP
Here is a map of some of the internal personality
system.Each alter is designed to do a
job. They cannot themselves change their role,
only live within their purpose. All the alters are
created to do whatever is necessary to keep the child,
and in adulthood, the adult alive.
|
NAME |
GROUP |
|
Sandra |
NON-ACTIVE - Original Person Born To The
Body |
|
Onlooker |
AGELESS |
|
Cherilynn Carson |
BIG |
|
Vamp |
BIG |
|
Stormy Cortland |
BIG |
|
Sandi |
BIG |
|
Jacquelyn |
AGELESS |
|
Rhonda |
MIDDLE |
|
Rags |
MIDDLE |
|
Fancy |
TEEN |
|
Crystal |
LIL |
|
lilsandi |
LIL |
|
Susan |
FRAGMENT |
|
Linda |
FRAGMENT |
|
Claudia |
FRAGMENT |
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