What are subsystems and how can they co-exist in harmony - Barltik2065

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the following post might be helpful for listeners who want to learn about subsystems in people with DID/OSDD-1 and members who have one of these disorders and want to read some tips on how their subsystems can co-exist in harmony. Please leave your thoughts on the topic and your appreciation for the author, @Barltik2065, in the comments.

What are subsystems and how can they co-exist in harmony - Barltik2065

I think we should start with what is a system?

A system is a collection of alters within one body. The entirety of a Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) system includes all of the alters within one body.

What is an alter?

An alter is a dissociated self state that may be associated with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). And each alter can have their own perceptions of a self, unique individual, or entity.

What is subsystem?

Subsystems are systems within systems. There are two possible types.

• One is a system where separate internal groups, which may or may not be aware of each other within one larger system.
• The second type is alters who have their own alters. In other words, it might be a collective of alters that share similar traits, such as all males of similar function and age. Which they may or may not be aware of each other, but share one internal body.

Systems which co-exist. While some systems might take years to achieve co-consciousness, others might naturally be. And some might never achieve co-consciousness. Consciousness isn’t always extended to all alters within a system or within systems of systems. But in some cases it may be possible to have high levels of co-conscious and/or maybe co-fronting (there seems to be some debates on this).

And now, how can subsystems co-exist in harmony?

• To start, co-consciousness (and/or co-fronting) needs to be or should I say someone will need to be aware that there are other alters. Thus, which could start the co-conscious awareness.
• Then there will need to be a willingness to work and the need to exist. Those that wish to participate (want to) will require to put in some work and effort and remember co-consciousness does not necessarily extend to all alters, they may not wish to participate.
• Journaling, journaling, and more journaling. Be vivid in writing down your goals and realistic expectations. Develop a space of safety within the inner world where you all can be. Alters need to understand what the plan is, goals, and each other's expectations. Details, details, and more details.
• Trust will need to be developed for alters. There might be alters who are not safe in the outside world, which might take time. System trust is a big key and lack of communication will hinder that.