Therapist calling alters 'parts' instead of 'alters'

Does anyone else’s therapist call their alters “parts”? Mine does, but u feel like they should be called alters. Should I bring this up to her or just go with parts?

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another.day

1y ago

Mine used to call them personalitys. Many in our system would get offended or would fear they aren't their own person. If it makes you and your alters more comfortable, you should bring it up

Emily_Prentiss

1y ago

that’s kind of how my alters are like. Some of them get offended when they are referred to as parts, not alters. Technically my diagnosis is OSDD-1a, but I’m thinking it’s DID. I’m not sure, my therapist says they aren’t separated enough to be called alters, but they all have their own name, age, pronouns, and gender. So I feel like that does make them separate enough. What are your thoughts?

Cif

2y ago

Bring it up to her, you need to be comfortable.

smamich

2y ago

I'd go with what you're more comfortable with, 😌 definitely bring it up to her.

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