The Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness on Social Media

The fact DID systems are, like, expected to have "System" in their bio on the internet is truly scary and it sets a frightening precedent. The only mental illnesses I'm open about having are Autism, ADHD and Narcissistic Personality Disorder, because they effect how I communicate with people and exposing them won't necessarily put my safety at risk. But with DID? I'm mostly on the down low with it simply because if I claimed to be a system, people would be calling me fake because of all the kids on tiktok who are mistaking teenage identity issues for DID.

I definitely agree, it's a serious condition that negatively affects our lives. It seems people always focus on the "having alters" component of the condition and never the "i have severe flashbacks and never really know who I am and have years of my life completely blank" aspect.

I feel the same. What you said about the attention thing. My family is that way. They are so not supportive and don't even believe me. One sister has a physical illness and everyone has always been so supportive of her and it bites. I would never ask to have this in my head no one would live like this on purpose...