<p>Exploring Dissociative Identity Disorder and Little Space with Raz</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, the host Eira Auri (Autisticly Aar) discusses the intricate and often misunderstood mental health condition Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) previously recognsied as multiple personality disorder with guest Raz, known as Little Alt Space on Instagram.</p><p><br /></p><p>Raz shares personal experiences of living with DID, the complexities of different alters, and the challenges of navigating relationships and daily life including how her DID impacts on her skills and abilities exploring what it means to experience age-regression with alters in the system.</p><p><br /></p><p>The conversation also delves into the significance of regression, Little Space, and ABDL (Adult Baby Diaper Lover) as coping mechanisms linked to childhood trauma. Raz talks about the comfort and safety found in little items like pacifiers and diapers, as well as how these items aid in managing sensory sensitivities and are essential with the trauma healing journey she has embarked to nurture the needs of her inner-child.</p><p><br /></p><p>The episode underscores the importance of understanding and compassion towards those with DID and related neurodivergent conditions such as autism and ADHD.</p><p><br /></p><p>This podcast episode is recommended to an audience of 18+, This podcast includes references to trauma childhood, childhood trauma and possible references to self-harm</p><p><br /></p><p>Find more about D.I.D: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/dissociation-and-dissociative-disorders/dissociative-disorders/</p><p>Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HMWcAcXjNmw?si=pJ0P3-c5DRcimkvw</p><p>read the podcast interview: https://www.neurorainbowproject.com/rainbow-reads/deep-dive-into-did</p><p>email the podcast: [email protected]</p><p>follow on bluesky: @neurorainbowproject.com/@pacifyingmyautism.com</p><p><br /></p><p>Episode Rundown</p><p>00:00 Introduction to the Podcast</p><p>00:31 Exploring Nonbinary Identity</p><p>00:56 Podcast Focus and Themes</p><p>01:54 Understanding Neurodivergent Experiences</p><p>07:56 Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Explained</p><p>15:00 Impact of DID on Relationships</p><p>18:53 Coping with DID and Age Regression</p><p>20:22 Exploring DID and Age Regression</p><p>22:23 Social Media and Little Space</p><p>24:42 Linking DID with ADHD and Autism</p><p>27:09 Sensory Comforts and Regression</p><p>27:57 Collecting Little Items</p><p>30:07 Understanding DID and Integration</p><p>38:59 ABDL and Non-Sexual Regression</p><p>40:16 Challenges and Coping Mechanisms</p><p>44:14 Final Thoughts and Reflections</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><hr /><p>Hosted on Acast. See <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://acast.com/privacy" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>