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saoirse.t-e-c
April 22, 2024
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Always December
A couple of days ago, I would have given anything to get out of front. And I did try to switch others in with minimal success. It felt like a constant fight to keep them fronting, and the exhaustion of doing that wasn’t helping. I was tired, crabby, in pain,
AyameKurenai
April 20, 2024
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I Miss the Wildflowers
In the house where I grew up, every spring brought hepatica, violets, and dandelions. Trilliums in the woods and honeysuckle on the woods’ border. I didn’t like moving into an apartment for a lot of reasons, but missing the wildflowers was one of the hardest things to adjust to. We
The_Star_Fissure_System
April 19, 2024
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Cassandra Cain Appreciation
And the best brothers I just think she’s really cool and bad ass, and it’s cool that in some comics she doesn’t speak or has trouble speaking like me. -Cass
AyameKurenai
April 18, 2024
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Multilingual Cafe!
The cafe website is now available in both Spanish and French. Translations are done on the fly via Artificial Intelligence. There are a couple of bugs I’m working on: Discord will remain English only until we have people to moderate Spanish or French chats. Interested in becoming a moderator? Post
saoirse.t-e-c
April 16, 2024
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What is Dissociation?
Dissociation is a kind of disconnection. You may feel disconnected from your physical surroundings, emotions, memories, or even your sense of self. Dissociation is experienced on a spectrum from common everyday dissociative experiences like highway hypnosis or daydreaming to severe forms that can come from intense and often traumatic experiences.
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April 16, 2024
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Hotlines and Crisis Services
Know of a good crisis line not listed here? Leave the info in a comment, and we’ll add it! All lines are staffed 24/7/365 unless otherwise specified. United States If it’s an emergency, dial 911. National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – As of July 2022, you should be able
wiki_editors
April 16, 2024
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Professional Journals & Recommended Articles
The Journal of Trauma & Dissociation The official scientific journal of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) focuses on interpersonal trauma and dissociation in children and adults and is published five times a year. Subscriptions start at $235.00/year for individuals. Recommended Articles Unfortunately, JT&D articles
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April 16, 2024
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Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder
What is Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DPDR)? Depersonalization-Derealization Disorder (DPDR) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent experiences of depersonalization (feeling detached from oneself) and derealization (feeling detached from the external world). People with this disorder are aware that their experiences are abnormal. They are not losing touch with reality; they
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April 16, 2024
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Common Terms Regarding Dissociative Disorders
Disclaimer: You’ll read several terms here that some people will not use. For example, many “system roles” are listed, but some systems decide not to use roles at all. Please don’t assume that because you read about caretakers, it means that every system must have one. There may also be
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April 16, 2024
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