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I am pretty sure I have Dissociative Identity Disorder. should I see a psychiatrist?

I have a wife and 4 month old child to support, and I can't be institutionalized at this point mainly because I have to support my family, I don't have health insurance with my job and can't really afford it either, so I was hoping to be let known my options and what would be advisable if I can get health insurance ex: medication, therapy etc.

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I just looked this up and I show almost every symptom. But im not worried because I have Borderline Personality Disorder. You should see a professional. But I doubt you have it most people with this have no idea anything is wrong.
People who have the disorder dont know they have it, just to let you know.
there really is no medication for it. u gotta deal with it. call your local county department of health and ask for mental health resources. call 211 and ask for same if it is available in your area.
No, you should see a licensed psychologist and tell them you want tested. Psychologists do the testing and diagnoses. Psychiatrists are the ones who write out prescriptions for people who need to take medicines. And counselors or therapists are the ones who help you find solutions to your problems. Now as to having no health insurance, you can call a place that's not private, something tax payer funded and ask them what you can do about paying. Sometimes if you have unpaid medical expenses you can get welfare to pay them. But it's best to call and ask about those options before running up any bills.
D.I.D. is addressed in considerable detail, with advice from a therapist experienced in treating it, and many weblinks, in section 17, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris Because some doctors refuse to recognise it, (and presumably, insurance companies, as well) you may be better off claiming treatment for the disorder which presents in that particular alter, (sub-personality) such as bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, P.T.S.D., depression, panic disorder, etc. Ask in the D.I.D. chatsites & forums shown, and Groups, in www.myspace.com Yahoo, and Google. LOW INCOME MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLING: Contact your county/local mental health agency, and find out what help they can offer. Psychological counselling, with a sliding scale, based on income, is available through many religious organisations, such as Catholic counselling, the Methodist church, and the Unitarian Universalists. You don't have to be a member. (U.S.A.) Try phoning 411, and Google: "clinics; mhmr; (your city); (your state)" THERAPISTS: It depends to a certain extent on what your tentative diagnosis is: people with Borderline Personality Disorder, for example, need to be challenged from time to time, by therapists using DBT. A good therapist will get you to examine the appropriateness of your actions, or thought patterns, and offer the occasional suggestion. Some therapists, however, work from an "I know best" basis, and, even though they may actually do know best, their approach often isn't as conducive to progress as others, who take more of a middle position. On the other hand, there are those who try to be your friend, when what you really need is expert help. I suggest that you try at least 3 new therapists, and initially select one you feel most comfortable with, because a good degree of rapport (which takes time to build) can help a lot, with therapy. Closely examine the http://1-800-therapist.com/ & http://www.metanoia.org/choose/ websites, and use the locators, there, and/or in the index page of section 1, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris (and phone book, but only if necessary). Personally, I'd select a clinical psychologist who believes in only recommending minimal necessary medication, if at all, because they don't issue prescriptions, so are considerably less likely to be involved with the rewards, and inducements offered by sales reps from "big pharma": the large drug companies, to psychiatrists (there are links to, or articles on how psychiatry has become corrupted by money from drug companies, and "how doctors are being manipulated", in section 1: worth reading!). It's important to not only feel comfortable with your therapist, but also to know about their qualifications, and the type of therapy used (read section 1). Some people are in therapy for many years, and pay a small fortune in fees, so recognise that therapists may have a vested interest in keeping their patients coming back. It pays the rent, and permits them to feel that they are fulfilling a useful function in life. For this reason, I believe that, unless there is a need for a specific type of therapy, such as Dialectical Behavio(u)ral Therapy, for Borderline Personality Disorder, or EMDR therapy, for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or ongoing support, in the case of people with bipolar disorder, who find they function best this way, it is a good idea to start out with a clinical psychologist who uses Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy. It often can accomplish all it is capable of, in 6 months, and to fix that time limit in the first session. In that way, the therapist knows that there is only a limited window of opportuntiy to do what they can, and there is no unconscious motivation to attempt to draw things out.
If you think there is the slightest chance you have it, you should get tested for the sake of your family. For their safety. But, generally, those with DID don't know they have it until they are told...it could be something else with similar sypmtoms
hollywood I beage to differ. just because someone is NOT dignoised dosent mean they dont have it. The others can come to you willing or through hypnoises or through a therapy session(which is when it is normally diagnosed)
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!! that is my response to all the answers I read prior to hitting the answer this question button!!!! If you have this disorder AND YOU ARE the ONLY ONE WHO KNOWS NO DR can tell you if you are having conversations in your head or if you are losing time..... then you need to be seeing a therapist who is not only TRAINED but is COMFORTABLE in treating this disorder it is completely curable it just takes a trusting relationship with a GOOD trauma therapist to work through the trauma..... and dont worry about the comment posted about you being a danger to your child....You are not a Sociopath you are a surviver... feel free to contact me if you need more information