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This morning I’m talking to the SO and she’s relating tales of a mythical Dissociative Disorders Unit at a hosp*tl she went to sometimes. I was amazed, and it turned out that right before her correct dx, they did indeed have the DDU there. Naturally it shut down. But her recollections of the people were very interesting. She said she liked the multiples a lot back then. She remembered that they all responded really well to stuffed animals and some shared theirs with her. They all went into a special group and she wanted to know why she wasn’t allowed to go. They’d stay at the hsptl for weeks at a time (like that would happen now). Ah, the wisdom of patients. What brought this up was a suggestion on my SO support list about people with DID wearing medic-alert type bracelets and what would be written on them. I think they’re a terrific idea, if only for emergencies or when an insider can’t communicate well.
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jeffy at the d.d.u. i was at in cerrotos CA. we had cardsthatsaid, "i need help" we could take it to a staffer, or they could be taken to an SO. this helped keep safe, as some alters cannot, or are not allowed to tell whrn there is a crisis. on the medic alert. i used to card a card with my dx. even though i was in an er. for a physical prob, i was taken to a shrink and discounted. just my experience. TRP — Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.
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Hi, Jeff, I think that medic alert bracelets might be a good idea. i already wear one for another reason, and have wondered about having DID added to it. it would be easy to add to my wallet card for sure. I always keep a list of the dr*g of the day when they are trying things on me. I guess it would make me feel more secure if a police officer stopped me and I turned into one of the littles. When my bloodsugar is being a problem, I have more trouble with DID, too. I guess you don’t like my neon forehead sign, then? I have a sweatshirt design in my head , that says I D.I.D. it. Jane – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This morning I’m talking to the SO and she’s relating tales of a mythical Dissociative Disorders Unit at a hosp*tl she went to sometimes. I was amazed, and it turned out that right before her correct dx, they did indeed have the DDU there. Naturally it shut down. But her recollections of the people were very interesting. She said she liked the multiples a lot back then. She remembered that they all responded really well to stuffed animals and some shared theirs with her. They all went into a special group and she wanted to know why she wasn’t allowed to go. They’d stay at the hsptl for weeks at a time (like that would happen now). Ah, the wisdom of patients. What brought this up was a suggestion on my SO support list about people with DID wearing medic-alert type bracelets and what would be written on them. I think they’re a terrific idea, if only for emergencies or when an insider can’t communicate well.
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dear jane, maybe it should say: We D.I.D it? best amy
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Re: I have a sweatshirt design in my head , that says I D.I.D. it. Jane
LOL! I’d order one, or five, or ten 
Siram
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dear jane, maybe it should say: We D.I.D it? best amy LOL, Amy! Of course it should! Where was my minds! Looking for logo ideas
now! Jane
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(gentle snip) What brought this up was a suggestion on my SO support list about people with DID wearing medic-alert type bracelets and what would be written on them.
I wore one for quite a long time. Put "Dissociative Identity Disorder" and "post traumatic stress disorder" on one side with my phone number, and the list of meds I was taking on the other side (klonopin, xanax, prozac, ambien, etc) Always made me feel more comfortable, and even though I never had to use it, I knew that if some confused little came out, someone would be able to look at my wrist and know *something* was up (whether they knew what DID was or not) I took it off because I felt like I didn’t need it anymore, but sometimes I miss it and the strange comfort it brought. tesserae
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Dear Siram, I am still trying to decide on a logo for the shirt! Any ideas? Jane Re: I have a sweatshirt design in my head , that says I D.I.D. it. Jane LOL! I’d order one, or five, or ten Siram
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – the dr*g of the day when they are trying things on me. I guess it would make me feel more secure if a police officer stopped me and I turned into one of the littles. That just happened here :( Except the one who came out is *very* calm. So calm that she sounds like she has had chemical assistance getting there. The cop just *loved* that. I would likely get the screamer, with my luck! <G DID, too. I guess you don’t like my neon forehead sign, then? I have a Yeah, but something as subtle as a neon sign on your forehead would go unnoticed in a hospital. LOL! yer prolly right, Jeff. I haven’t had the pleasure 
of
hospitalization.Did I tell you about the time a couple of months ago, when the doc was looking in my ears and a small one asked if he could see any of them in there? Embarassing at the time, but funny now. Jane
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This morning I’m talking to the SO and she’s relating tales of a mythical Dissociative Disorders Unit at a hosp*tl she went to sometimes. Just tried mailing you due to sensitive nature of things, but it came back. Hmmm
Take away the NOSPAM part of my address and it shouldn’t bounce. Thanks. Are you sure it’s mythical?
I actually meant that in a sort of [sigh] for the days when they existed. I know this particular one existed. Perhaps the mention of the med-alert bracelet reminded her of h*spit*l wristbands??
Thanks for the thought. Karen may or may not have been in a hosp ward,
She was definitely there, but this was pre-DID dx. Hope it helps, sorry I’m bombarding you lately, but your post sent off the "warning" signals. Jan
Don’t apologize for helping!
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the dr*g of the day when they are trying things on me. I guess it would make me feel more secure if a police officer stopped me and I turned into one of the littles.
That just happened here :( Except the one who came out is *very* calm. So calm that she sounds like she has had chemical assistance getting there. The cop just *loved* that. DID, too. I guess you don’t like my neon forehead sign, then? I have a
Yeah, but something as subtle as a neon sign on your forehead would go unnoticed in a hospital.
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jeffy at the d.d.u. i was at in cerrotos CA. we had cardsthatsaid, "i need help" we could take it to a staffer, or they could be taken to an
Good idea. on the medic alert. i used to card a card with my dx. even though i was in an er. for a physical prob, i was taken to a shrink and discounted.
That’s very valuable input, thanks.
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hey Jane, how about this:, although i love your design. we D.I.D.’nt do it! It was the other guy! Ang he win’t tell won’t confess! or as hubby puts it damsel in disress! if you go shirts i do want one, k? paula-jean please respond directly tp my email, taklway porg dont worl for us icq 35180414, same nick ty, pj — Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.
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hey jane! can we order one or two? — Posted via Talkway – http://www.talkway.com Exchange ideas on practically anything ™.
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