youdonthavedid

[youdonthavedid]

I love your blog. I’ve been diagnosed with did for two years and the “did community” has done nothing but fuel anti recovery, encourage malingering (which I fell into for a while), and promote groomers who blame their predatory behaviors on their did.

The anti recovery behavior and misinformation is hurting legitimate people. I’m not “multiple people in one body/brain,” I’m not “plural,” I’ve been fractured due to severe trauma and abuse.

Thank you. Keep doing what you’re doing.

Thank you. Hope you’re in a healing and healthy place 🤍

[youdonthavedid]

I know you don't see what as harmful, but as a system that struggles with unreality, anxiety, and imposter syndrome, this kind of thing is very triggering to us and others. What you post can hurt any system, regardless of origin or whether or not they're disordered. It's incredibly harmful to make posts that can easily trigger dissociation (depersonalization and derealization especially) to a community so full of people who are susceptible to that.

Yeah, I struggle with those issues as well and mean words don’t cause that. I deleted the posts, though, since everyone is whining about them.

[youdonthavedid]

Alright bruv, you ain't fooling no one. You got some points that are fair. There are a lot of people who "fake" having did but I seriously doubt it is intentional, see, the thing is that it's probably unconscious mimicry, like what happened with touret's around 2020. It might not be from an official source of did but the result is the same. Of course there'll still be people who are out of line on this but those are the extremes. I don't believe that you mean wrong with this but you are hurting people. Some who don't deserve it. I have been told that you were entering safe spaces and making them unsafe and that is not ok. That instantly erases any possible moral high ground you may have had. I would be happy to talk to you more on this. Dm me if you can.

alright I deleted the negative affirmations posts.

[youdonthavedid]

😂 real. thanks bro ☮️

Yall keep screaming "ENDOS ARE INVADING OUR SAFE SPACES :((" and then you invade endo spaces by crosstagging lmao the hypocrisy of anti endos is genuinely astounding

When did I personally say that?

[youdonthavedid]

I’m high so I’m unable to do that at the moment. Apologies for the delay. I don’t use tumblr often.

Yall keep screaming "ENDOS ARE INVADING OUR SAFE SPACES :((" and then you invade endo spaces by crosstagging lmao the hypocrisy of anti endos is genuinely astounding

When did I personally say that?

[youdonthavedid]

Yall keep screaming "ENDOS ARE INVADING OUR SAFE SPACES :((" and then you invade endo spaces by crosstagging lmao the hypocrisy of anti endos is genuinely astounding

When did I personally say that?

[youdonthavedid]

The fact that you outright deny the existence of fakers tells me all I need to know. You’re not open to a good faith discussion and you never were. You’re being deliberately obtuse in asserting that nobody has ever faked DID, because you know damn well fakers exist for all kinds of illnesses and disorders. Hence the existence of Munchausen’s.

If you do understand that fakers exist, then why did you ever engage me? I’m solely addressing fakers.

I’m also not providing sources. I don’t feel like it. You engaged me. Prove to me that you can have alternate states of self (headmates are not real) without trauma from your formative years. I’m stating thoroughly established scientific facts. You’re stating rhetoric borne from online trends and tumblr echo chambers.

literally an agender lesbian but sure keep alluding that I’m a secret transphobe. the ultimate gotcha on this website.

[youdonthavedid]

I don’t care what I sound like. You’re still not addressing any of my points. Only poking fun at how I sound.

You can only have alters with trauma and dissociation. If you do not experience amnesia, dissociation, or have a history of severe trauma specifically in your formative years, you do not have DID. Alters ONLY EXIST within dissociative identity disorder! “Plurality” is not a spectrum. End of discussion.

literally an agender lesbian but sure keep alluding that I’m a secret transphobe. the ultimate gotcha on this website.

[youdonthavedid]

These are not comparable as dissociative identity disorder is an actual medical disorder, unlike being transgender/nonbinary.

You keep attempting to separate “plurality” from “DID/OSDD,” using vague language to suggest that multiple identities can exist independently of trauma or pathology. However, this conveniently ignores the established medical definition of DID, which specifically ties the phenomenon of multiple identities (or alters) to trauma and dissociation.

literally an agender lesbian but sure keep alluding that I’m a secret transphobe. the ultimate gotcha on this website.

[youdonthavedid]

literally an agender lesbian but sure keep alluding that I’m a secret transphobe. the ultimate gotcha on this website.

[youdonthavedid]

1. This comparison doesn’t work. Nonbinary people don’t redefine the core criteria of being trans—they expand it. Fabricated DID claims, however, directly contradict the clinical understanding of the disorder, undermining how it’s diagnosed and treated. The harm isn’t in existing; it’s in misrepresenting a trauma-based condition.

2. Even if someone presents themselves ‘genuinely,’ that doesn’t mean their presentation aligns with reality. People can believe in and perpetuate misinformation without malicious intent, but it still causes harm. Misrepresentation isn’t about intent—it’s about impact.

3. The evidence is in the consequences: genuine DID cases face increased skepticism, media misrepresents the disorder, and the diagnostic process becomes muddied. These outcomes are observable and well-documented. Plurality and ‘systemhood’ are not clinically equivalent to DID, and that’s not my opinion—that’s the position of actual psychologists and researchers. Do an ounce of research yourself and you’ll see this. Browse psychologist and psychiatrist subreddits, filter for DID and see how they are trying to combat the recent rise of cases of self-diagnosed DID. This is not the extent of where your research should take you, merely a starting point for firsthand experiences from professionals.

4. Exaggeration becomes an issue when it deviates from the clinical framework of DID or OSDD. Psychologists and clinicians—not random Tumblr users—set these standards. Claims that ignore trauma, dissociation, or diagnostic criteria fall outside those bounds, and their prevalence fosters skepticism toward genuine cases.

5. Healthcare professionals are the ones who assess resource use based on clinical need. If someone self-identifies as DID without meeting the diagnostic criteria, they may be taking resources from people with genuine trauma-based dissociation. Resources aren’t infinite, and misallocation has real consequences for those who desperately need them.

6. Control groups are deliberately chosen and well-documented in research studies. Random claims that don’t meet diagnostic criteria are not ‘controls’—they’re noise that skews results. Comparing non-disordered plurality to disordered systems is only valid if participants are accurately categorized, and that categorization isn’t up to Tumblr users, but trained researchers.

The term ‘singlet’ tells me everything I need to know about how seriously you take this conversation. It’s not a clinical term—it’s internet slang, which is exactly the problem when you conflate real disorders with online identity trends.

You’ve spent more time trying to derail the conversation than actually addressing the harm caused by misinformation. If your position requires redefining clinical terms and dismissing real-world consequences, it’s not as strong as you think. Thanks for the debate—this has been enlightening.

The real-world consequences of a large number of people pretending to have dissociative identity disorder (DID), like we’re seeing in this recent online trend, can be significant, both for individuals who genuinely suffer from the disorder and for society at large. These consequences include:

Stigma and Misunderstanding of DID

Skepticism toward real cases: Increased prevalence of people pretending to have DID can lead to skepticism among the general public, healthcare providers, and even family members of those with legitimate diagnoses. This can make it harder for individuals with DID to receive support or be taken seriously.

Media misrepresentation: Public attention on fake or exaggerated cases may perpetuate harmful stereotypes about DID, framing it as an attention-seeking behavior or entirely fictitious.

Erosion of Trust in Mental Health Diagnoses

Undermining clinical authority: If the perception grows that DID is easy to fake, it may erode trust in the ability of mental health professionals to accurately diagnose and treat complex disorders.

Distrust in self-reporting: Since DID diagnosis relies heavily on self-reported symptoms, widespread fabrication could undermine confidence in the self-reporting process for all mental health conditions.

Resource Allocation Challenges

Misuse of resources: Mental health services are already stretched thin. If people pretending to have DID seek therapy or participate in support systems meant for those with real disorders, it diverts resources away from those who genuinely need help.

Research setbacks: Falsified cases can contaminate clinical studies, distorting research data and hindering progress in understanding and treating DID.

Harm to Advocacy and Awareness Efforts

Delegitimizing advocacy: Advocacy organizations for DID and trauma-related disorders may face backlash if people perceive them as platforms for attention-seekers rather than legitimate support networks.

Reduced funding: Public and institutional support for DID-related research and resources may decline if the disorder is viewed as overdiagnosed or fabricated.

Ethical and Interpersonal Consequences

Exploitation of trauma narratives: Pretending to have DID often involves mimicking behaviors and experiences associated with severe trauma, trivializing the real pain and suffering of individuals with histories of abuse or trauma.

Interpersonal harm: People pretending to have DID may manipulate others, whether consciously or unconsciously, by leveraging the perceived vulnerability associated with the disorder to gain sympathy, attention, or social capital.

Online and Social Media Impact

Normalization of misinformation: Platforms like TikTok and YouTube have seen a surge in content creators claiming to have DID, often presenting the disorder inaccurately. This can spread misinformation and confuse viewers about what DID actually entails.

Fetishization and trivialization: Public displays of DID-like behavior can lead to its fetishization or reduction to entertainment, further disrespecting those living with the condition.

Legal and Institutional Consequences

Legal abuse: Individuals faking DID might exploit the diagnosis in legal contexts to evade accountability, creating precedent for suspicion and making it harder for genuine cases to be considered seriously.

Policy resistance: Policymakers may become less likely to prioritize funding or protections for trauma-related disorders if they are perceived as prone to exaggeration or fraud.

While the intent behind pretending to have DID may vary—from seeking attention to exploring identity—the consequences are overwhelmingly harmful.

They not only undermine the credibility and dignity of those with DID but also exacerbate societal misconceptions about mental illness.

[youdonthavedid]

1. If your actions contribute to skepticism toward real cases, then it absolutely is your problem. Just like misinformation about any marginalized group harms everyone within that group, performative behavior around DID feeds into public doubt, making it harder for genuine cases to be taken seriously. Pretending otherwise is willfully naive.

2. People existing isn’t misrepresentation, but how they present themselves can be. If you present DID as something it’s not—an aesthetic, a choice, or a quirky personality trait—it absolutely leads to misrepresentation in media and public perception. That’s the issue here.

3. It’s not an assumption—it’s observable. When people redefine DID to fit non-clinical narratives (like ‘endogenic plurality’), it undermines the ability of clinicians to diagnose and treat people accurately. If the disorder is seen as something anyone can claim, how do professionals distinguish between genuine cases and performative ones?

4. Ableism absolutely contributes to distrust in self-reporting, but so does the prevalence of fabricated or exaggerated claims. When people treat serious disorders as trends, it makes clinicians more skeptical of everyone, including those who genuinely need help. This isn’t about choosing one cause over another—both are real issues.

5. Needing resources and misusing them aren’t mutually exclusive. People claiming DID without clinical justification may feel they need support, but that doesn’t negate the fact that they’re diverting limited resources from those who genuinely meet diagnostic criteria. If resources were unlimited, this wouldn’t be an issue—but that’s not the reality we live in.

6. If researchers include cases that don’t meet diagnostic criteria, it corrupts the dataset. Studies rely on valid samples to draw accurate conclusions. If participants are faking or misunderstanding their condition, the results won’t reflect the realities of DID, which hinders progress in understanding and treating it.

You seem more focused on dismissing the points I’ve raised than actually addressing the real-world harm caused by misinformation. If these issues don’t matter to you, that’s one thing—but pretending they don’t exist is another.

The real-world consequences of a large number of people pretending to have dissociative identity disorder (DID), like we’re seeing in this recent online trend, can be significant, both for individuals who genuinely suffer from the disorder and for society at large. These consequences include:

Stigma and Misunderstanding of DID

Skepticism toward real cases: Increased prevalence of people pretending to have DID can lead to skepticism among the general public, healthcare providers, and even family members of those with legitimate diagnoses. This can make it harder for individuals with DID to receive support or be taken seriously.

Media misrepresentation: Public attention on fake or exaggerated cases may perpetuate harmful stereotypes about DID, framing it as an attention-seeking behavior or entirely fictitious.

Erosion of Trust in Mental Health Diagnoses

Undermining clinical authority: If the perception grows that DID is easy to fake, it may erode trust in the ability of mental health professionals to accurately diagnose and treat complex disorders.

Distrust in self-reporting: Since DID diagnosis relies heavily on self-reported symptoms, widespread fabrication could undermine confidence in the self-reporting process for all mental health conditions.

Resource Allocation Challenges

Misuse of resources: Mental health services are already stretched thin. If people pretending to have DID seek therapy or participate in support systems meant for those with real disorders, it diverts resources away from those who genuinely need help.

Research setbacks: Falsified cases can contaminate clinical studies, distorting research data and hindering progress in understanding and treating DID.

Harm to Advocacy and Awareness Efforts

Delegitimizing advocacy: Advocacy organizations for DID and trauma-related disorders may face backlash if people perceive them as platforms for attention-seekers rather than legitimate support networks.

Reduced funding: Public and institutional support for DID-related research and resources may decline if the disorder is viewed as overdiagnosed or fabricated.

Ethical and Interpersonal Consequences

Exploitation of trauma narratives: Pretending to have DID often involves mimicking behaviors and experiences associated with severe trauma, trivializing the real pain and suffering of individuals with histories of abuse or trauma.

Interpersonal harm: People pretending to have DID may manipulate others, whether consciously or unconsciously, by leveraging the perceived vulnerability associated with the disorder to gain sympathy, attention, or social capital.

Online and Social Media Impact

Normalization of misinformation: Platforms like TikTok and YouTube have seen a surge in content creators claiming to have DID, often presenting the disorder inaccurately. This can spread misinformation and confuse viewers about what DID actually entails.

Fetishization and trivialization: Public displays of DID-like behavior can lead to its fetishization or reduction to entertainment, further disrespecting those living with the condition.

Legal and Institutional Consequences

Legal abuse: Individuals faking DID might exploit the diagnosis in legal contexts to evade accountability, creating precedent for suspicion and making it harder for genuine cases to be considered seriously.

Policy resistance: Policymakers may become less likely to prioritize funding or protections for trauma-related disorders if they are perceived as prone to exaggeration or fraud.

While the intent behind pretending to have DID may vary—from seeking attention to exploring identity—the consequences are overwhelmingly harmful.

They not only undermine the credibility and dignity of those with DID but also exacerbate societal misconceptions about mental illness.

[youdonthavedid]

you assume I’m miserable when the truth is I’m thinking of all the thousands of people who are genuinely suffering who are going to struggle to get the help they deserve because morons like you are trying to game the system and make it more difficult.

you’re not unique. there are millions of people who fake illnesses of all kinds. you’re just like them. that’s all you are.

[youdonthavedid]

you really got me there. I’m so humbled. quivering in my socks. now stop appropriating a mental illness that other people actually suffer from. k bye! 😘

it’s so funny in the worst way possible that all of you are knowingly bullshitting each other about mental disorders you’ve never had and you KNOW you don’t have and you KNOW nobody else here has and yet you still play pretend. deliberately. like it’s truly pathetic and so secondhand embarrassing to witness.

you’re all playing this massive game of pretend, and you are all FULLY AWARE that you’re pretending to have a debilitating mental disorder to get attention online in a false community. and you enjoy people with more than two brain cells to rub together calling you out and “fake claiming” you because it gives you feel-good chemicals in your brain to be addressed in such a way; it’s validating to be invalidated. you feel like a self-made victim and it feels so good doesn’t it?

y’all need hobbies.

[youdonthavedid]

empathy? why would I need empathy for a tumblr post lmfao

it’s so funny in the worst way possible that all of you are knowingly bullshitting each other about mental disorders you’ve never had and you KNOW you don’t have and you KNOW nobody else here has and yet you still play pretend. deliberately. like it’s truly pathetic and so secondhand embarrassing to witness.

you’re all playing this massive game of pretend, and you are all FULLY AWARE that you’re pretending to have a debilitating mental disorder to get attention online in a false community. and you enjoy people with more than two brain cells to rub together calling you out and “fake claiming” you because it gives you feel-good chemicals in your brain to be addressed in such a way; it’s validating to be invalidated. you feel like a self-made victim and it feels so good doesn’t it?

y’all need hobbies.

[youdonthavedid]

yes please read my bio! you’re all disgusting.

it’s so funny in the worst way possible that all of you are knowingly bullshitting each other about mental disorders you’ve never had and you KNOW you don’t have and you KNOW nobody else here has and yet you still play pretend. deliberately. like it’s truly pathetic and so secondhand embarrassing to witness.

you’re all playing this massive game of pretend, and you are all FULLY AWARE that you’re pretending to have a debilitating mental disorder to get attention online in a false community. and you enjoy people with more than two brain cells to rub together calling you out and “fake claiming” you because it gives you feel-good chemicals in your brain to be addressed in such a way; it’s validating to be invalidated. you feel like a self-made victim and it feels so good doesn’t it?

y’all need hobbies.

[youdonthavedid]

The real-world consequences of a large number of people pretending to have dissociative identity disorder (DID), like we’re seeing in this recent online trend, can be significant, both for individuals who genuinely suffer from the disorder and for society at large. These consequences include:

Stigma and Misunderstanding of DID

Skepticism toward real cases: Increased prevalence of people pretending to have DID can lead to skepticism among the general public, healthcare providers, and even family members of those with legitimate diagnoses. This can make it harder for individuals with DID to receive support or be taken seriously.

Media misrepresentation: Public attention on fake or exaggerated cases may perpetuate harmful stereotypes about DID, framing it as an attention-seeking behavior or entirely fictitious.

Erosion of Trust in Mental Health Diagnoses

Undermining clinical authority: If the perception grows that DID is easy to fake, it may erode trust in the ability of mental health professionals to accurately diagnose and treat complex disorders.

Distrust in self-reporting: Since DID diagnosis relies heavily on self-reported symptoms, widespread fabrication could undermine confidence in the self-reporting process for all mental health conditions.

Resource Allocation Challenges

Misuse of resources: Mental health services are already stretched thin. If people pretending to have DID seek therapy or participate in support systems meant for those with real disorders, it diverts resources away from those who genuinely need help.

Research setbacks: Falsified cases can contaminate clinical studies, distorting research data and hindering progress in understanding and treating DID.

Harm to Advocacy and Awareness Efforts

Delegitimizing advocacy: Advocacy organizations for DID and trauma-related disorders may face backlash if people perceive them as platforms for attention-seekers rather than legitimate support networks.

Reduced funding: Public and institutional support for DID-related research and resources may decline if the disorder is viewed as overdiagnosed or fabricated.

Ethical and Interpersonal Consequences

Exploitation of trauma narratives: Pretending to have DID often involves mimicking behaviors and experiences associated with severe trauma, trivializing the real pain and suffering of individuals with histories of abuse or trauma.

Interpersonal harm: People pretending to have DID may manipulate others, whether consciously or unconsciously, by leveraging the perceived vulnerability associated with the disorder to gain sympathy, attention, or social capital.

Online and Social Media Impact

Normalization of misinformation: Platforms like TikTok and YouTube have seen a surge in content creators claiming to have DID, often presenting the disorder inaccurately. This can spread misinformation and confuse viewers about what DID actually entails.

Fetishization and trivialization: Public displays of DID-like behavior can lead to its fetishization or reduction to entertainment, further disrespecting those living with the condition.

Legal and Institutional Consequences

Legal abuse: Individuals faking DID might exploit the diagnosis in legal contexts to evade accountability, creating precedent for suspicion and making it harder for genuine cases to be considered seriously.

Policy resistance: Policymakers may become less likely to prioritize funding or protections for trauma-related disorders if they are perceived as prone to exaggeration or fraud.

While the intent behind pretending to have DID may vary—from seeking attention to exploring identity—the consequences are overwhelmingly harmful.

They not only undermine the credibility and dignity of those with DID but also exacerbate societal misconceptions about mental illness.