Episode 192: Multiple Personality Disorder - Are We All A Bit MPD?

The Evolved Caveman w/ Dr. John Schinnerer

The old term is Multiple Personality Disorder. (MPD) The new term is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Different terms for the same psychological condition - a core self surrounded by a myriad of other personalities that vary in age, personality, sex, and temperament. Normally, MPD develops as a result of severe and repeated trauma at a young age. This trauma causes the core personality to split and develop a second personality to protect the core self and absorb the abuse. This pattern continues depending on the individual and the type of abuse suffered. In my career, I have interviewed Pastor Michael Chalmberg who specialized in the area of MPD due to ritualistic satanic abuse. One of his clients developed 47 personalities, or alters. In this interview, I speak with Rebecca Chandler who developed several alters as a result of ongoing sexual abuse at the hands of her grandfather. Most of us look at people with MPD as mentally ill. And it’s true, there is some psychological healing to be done there. BUT, what if we are ALL a little bit multiple personality disordered? That is the premise of a relatively new psychological approach known as Internal Family Systems. Tune in now to find out more about all of this incredibly fascinating psychological phenomena!

Some of the Topics Covered…

How do DID and chronic PTSD develop?

How many personalities did Rebecca develop? What were their characteristics? How did they relate to Rebecca’s core self?

How did having MPD play out in her professional life?

Which alter was her biggest challenge?

How does MPD relate to Internal Family Systems?

When Rebecca was finally free of her alters, she encountered a new challenge, “Without trauma, who am I?”

What role can men play in supporting sexual abuse survivors?

About My Courageous Guest:

Rebecca E Chandler is an author, survivor, and advocate.

Her memoir "It Won't Hurt None - A Story Of Courage, Healing, & A Return To Wholeness” details her journey from the depths of trauma to a place of hope a&nd healing, offering a roadmap for others who are struggling with similar issues. Rebecca lived with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and complex PTSD (c-PTSD) for most of her life & was often misdiagnosed by medical professionals. However, through therapy & self-reflection, Rebecca was able to heal & reclaim her voice and power.

Rebecca's story is a testament to the human spirit & its ability to overcome even the most devastating of circumstances.

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