u/Simple_Inspector_405

like roleplay spaces centered around former fakers? I just need a space to roleplay and not feel so bad about myself.

Like what should these people faking DID call themselves instead? Not that you have to call yourself anything, but when it’s like so obtrusive that it does make you look like a weirdo, what do you call that? Spontaneous LARPing? I heard people are using the term “polyminded” but like that’s also just cringe tbh.

There’s definitely a weird phenomenon of people who want to label themselves with a probably non-existent disorder, but their behavior is simply just weird identity instability. So what alternative could fakers have if they really want a title/community?

I think spontaneous LARPing/roleplaying is good, where you just admit you’re sorta obsessed with the idea of being random different people.

I’m a former faker myself and this is a question I’ve always had

ETA; Some people seem confused, I’m specifically talking about what to call fakers who don’t have DID but do experience identity switching (identity switching doesn’t equal DID). The common one I hear is roleplaying, but as a former faker, I have tried to get into roleplay but I usually get turned away with “This isn’t normal, I think you need help”. Due to the spontaneity and memory loss, is there such a title that just accepts the spontaneity and memory loss as normal?

Please redirect me if there’s a better sub to ask this, but let’s say you were a past faker and like now you’ve accepted you don’t have DID but you still randomly “switch”. What do you call that, spontaneous roleplay? Overactive imagination? Just being a weirdo? I’ve used all three but idk if there’s a better word.

so I’ve gotten fat, and I wanna lose the weight, and since fasting worked so well when I was in my ED I wanna try it out again. but usually when I mention I’ve had an ED, despite it being 2 years ago, people in fasting spaces sorta get a bit uncomfortable with me. Maybe it’s my goals or my preference to not use electrolytes idk. I just wanna know why I’m getting weird looks.

I asked on another sub and they said it wasn’t ok since an ED just isn‘t something you can switch on and off, and I guess I agree since I’d say I still have the ED mindset but I think it’d be fine.

so I’ve gotten fat, and I wanna lose the weight, and since fasting worked so well when I was in my ED I wanna try it out again. but usually when I mention I’ve had an ED, despite it being 2 years ago, people in fasting spaces sorta get a bit uncomfortable with me. Maybe it’s my goals or my preference to not use electrolytes idk. I just wanna know why I’m getting weird looks.

I usually see people say “It’s fine if it’s private” but idk even if someone I knew did it in private I’d still think they’re a fucking loser.

thats it, I just had to get this out.

eta: Oh my 😳 I didn’t think so many people would agree with me, I remember being in ED spaces and this take would be considered cringe lol. Glad things have changed.

does that make me invalid? like i just realized they’re barely visible and it’s been bothering me all day 🫩

the last time I cut I was 16, I’m 20 now. I feel like such a pussy. Idk the cut terminology, all I know is I have a bunch of faint scars except for one cut that scarred raised and shiny. I’m very proud of that one, wish I had more. idk I just feel like a failure. I haven’t cut since I was a teen, tf is wrong with me.