Question:
I just want to know if I’m in the right place. My Therapist tells me I suffer from dissociation becuase of my depression. I don’t have multiple personalities, but I think of myself in the third person and my body doesn’t seem to belong to me and I seem to have different selves, some of whom are quite scary. I’d like some information about the group too, if that’s posible. Thaks in advance CJ
Hiya CJ 
I somehow missed almost all the Doom Patrol comics with Crazi Jayne in them, but I was stoked to see the name:) Dissociation is a continuum, this group is not just for multiples, but for *anyone* with dissociation. If you dissociate at all , this is the right place . I dont know that there *is* any info about this group. We dont have a charter, just the FAQ and the SYSK. I figured you might like a copy so I’m sending it out. Most therps wont even admit did or mp *exists* so I’m impressed with your choice of therps. So anyway welcome to asd crazi jayne! I hope you can find what you need here:) Nation of Jackie This aint the FAQ. Its the SYSK ( Stuff You Should Know ) Q. First of all, SPOILERS what are they and why are they and how do I do em? A. Spoilers are a space between the beginning of your post and the main text of your post. Spoilers are used for graphic descriptions of abuse or sexual stuff, cursing, religious references, basically anything that would be upsetting to read. Spoilering is important because sometimes ppl cant handle reading certain things, if you put in a spoiler, you give them time decide if they can handle reading about your topic, and to prepare themselves. The way you do it is: You put a brief note saying why you spoiler and then you add at least 10 lines of space. Heres an example : (Spoilered for demonstration purposes) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Then youd say what you gotta say here. The reason I number mine is because blank space doesnt count, some puter thingys just take out any blank lines. So dont leave blank spaces as your spoiler. Be very very careful *not* to take off a spoiler unless you are snipping out the spoilerable material! Another thing you should know is that if you write in ALL CAPS ppl will take that as you shouting. If you want to _emphasise_ what you are about to ~say~ there are a numbers of *ways* to do it that dont involve CAPS:) Those kind of pictures are helpful because on the internet noone can hear you smile:) The little pictures are called "smileys" and "emoticons". Q: What else should I know? A: Well hmmmm. Lets see… If you quote somebody its important to "attribute" that quote. Some puters do it automatically, some dont. If there are little arrow thingys like : this
then dont take em off, they tell ppl whos talking. A well attributed post might look like this: Gee I’d like a box of those biscuits shaped like mailmen..
Man thats cold, why cant you eat bone shaped biscuits like everybody else?
And then as they went along the little arrows would indicate whos who woof woof bow wow grrr Ratatatatatatat ( can of mace going hissss )
Slang and stuff: The conversation above would count as a *flame*, cause they are attacking each other, and could well escalate into a *flamewar*. Flames are not a good idea, and should be avoided. Try and work things out with people, or express your own feelings, instead of telling ppl that they are big dodoes. If you cant manage that, at least spoiler. As in "spoilered for flames of Jojo" with spaces etc. Flamewars are even worse. *Crossposts* are when send your post to more than one newsgroup. It is not bad to crosspost, just be sure to think about it. Crossposting from here to alt.s*x.stories would not be good, because then those people would come post here. *Spam* is when you post the same thing to many newsgroups. They don’t like it. A good rule of thumb is that if you are crossposting something to more than five newsgroups, thats *spam*. IMO is In My Opinion IMHO is In My Honest Opinion STBA is Sullen Teenage B*tch Alter ( a pride term for some ) Ppl are people. A Little is a child alter An Alter is another you You dont have to use the word Alter, you can invent your own term or say Parts or Peices or whatever slang is in vogue:) A Splat is when you take out the vowels from upsetting words. Example of a splatted phrase: Some ppl on asd dont wanna be called b*tch*s and nobody wants to be called a d*m*n. A note about splats: splats are used for a variety of reasons. One reason is that its easier for people who get scared by cursewords to read splats. Littles, especially, have an easier time with splats. Some littles cant even read splatted things. Another thing about splats is that it is possible for people to search with a "search engine" for places or posts where keywords are common. If that person chose the Keywords " m*nd-c*ntr*l or d*m*n*c or s*x, they wont find *my* post cause it is splatted. I think it is a good thing if they don’t find my post, or asd. So I splat some things. Okay now that you are well and truly frightened, relax. Everybody here was a newbie once. Mistakes are understandable and understood. You can post as much as you want, theres no height requirement, you can definitely post "even if Im not multiple" cos this group is for all dissociatives and their supporters. Theres this thing they call a FAQ and its huge and informative and you can get it offa the web. Try doin a dejanews search for the alt.support.dissociation FAQ. If I knew *anything* about anon ( anonymous mail ) stuff I’d tell you.If I knew how you could get on IRC ( thats chatroom stuff ) I’d prolly tell you that *too*, but I dont. The great pink bunnies also known as astri reposts an anon instruction thingy every once in a while, try getting that offa dejanews too. Happy Happy Joy Joy! Nation of Jackie P.S. Its better to post questions to the ng stead of me, cause Im unreliable and Not In Charge;) Nation of Jackie this account borrowed from jcash
Response:
I just want to know if I’m in the right place. My Therapist tells me I suffer from dissociation becuase of my depression. I don’t have multiple personalities, but I think of myself in the third person and my body doesn’t seem to belong to me and I seem to have different selves, some of whom are quite scary. I’d like some information about the group too, if that’s posible. Thaks in advance CJ
Response:
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just want to know if I’m in the right place. Yep, your in the right place, esp. if you feel comfortable here. My Therapist tells me I suffer from dissociation becuase of my depression. I don’t have multiple personalities, but I think of myself in the third person and my body doesn’t seem to belong to me and I seem to have different selves, some of whom are quite scary. That’s quite possible and common. I know exactly what you mean. I’m not DID but suffer from PTSD and depression & dissociation run hand in hand alot with this stuff. I’d like some information about the group too, if that’s possible. Okay, somebody take a try at describing us. I answered the first one! 
OOh, a challenge! I don’t have enough of those in my life at the moment!!! *not!* Let’s see… we are a group of people who are here to heal an support one another. We listen, give feedback, get _really_ silly and _really_ other things, support, provide reality checks, throw jello, talk about the past and the future, switch and let everyone inside post, care about each other, have some things in common and many things not in common, learn from each other, discuss _very_ important topics like the right to trudge and stomp and be miserable. And we are building a series of pits for all of us to live in that have jacuzzis, a tennis court, a movie theatre, a snack pit (a _themed_ snack pit!:) and so on. (just cause we are living in the pits doesn’t mean we can’t have fun!!!) THere’s a FAQ and a whatever NOJ calls it floating around here somewhere *RC rummages on the desk top for a bit* nope, I can’t find it so keep an eye out or check deja news or ask and I’m sure _someone_ knows where it went. *grin* As for members, we range from professionals in many areas, to students, to homemakers, to people hanging on by their fingertips, to everyone one else. Many of us are DID, many of us are not. There are some ex-perps, some SOs, and some just plain caring people who are nice. And there are the wonderful lurkers who make up the backbone of the whole group!! *waves and smiles to the lurkers* I (we) personally are DID, have experienced serious depression in the past, and are in the process of (really!) building a house in the mountains (of which I’m pleased to report we have the basement and some of the first floor done on!). So, welcome to the group!!! Rainbow Colors (Jill) Thaks in advance CJ Welcome CJ! Wallpaper
– I choose to post non-anon because my abusers are afraid. They would have to admit something happened in order to confront me; this they will never do. They are the only people who will be upset if they know who I am, and they are too afraid to admit to what they did. Black of Rainbow Colors
Response:
oop! thought I emailed that. Lotta that goin on….all these fringe alters posting. Half the time I type something and then look at it and go hey wait thats not me…:) This makes me cheerful, I’m finally getting over the ~hiding it~ thing. Makin slooow progress inna Nation of Jackie Nation of Jackie this account borrowed from jcash
If you like this post and would like to receive updates from this blog, please subscribe our feed.