Guides, Guardians, Spirits, Angels, Parts Of Me, Fictional Creations, All Of The Above...

[brightlotusmoon]

Especially for naamah_darlingHere is a post for questions about my Healthy Multiplicity, and the three (now potentially four) female people/entities who inhabit my brain and help me cope with all my various vast disabilities and illnesses

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[naamah_darling]

YAY! You want me to transfer/duplicate my comment on my post over here for purposes of discussion? Whatever works for you

[brightlotusmoon]

You are correct, Mandi. I, at least, do not lose time, do not get taken over, and retain my memories of interacting with them. Naamah will be able to explain her experiences, but for me, these girls are literally just psychic guides, manifestations. They do have their own personalities, lives, stories.

"...a coping strategy born out of need, but not necessarily severe trauma (and isn't necessarily an illness - hence the terminology)."

YES. That is correct. That is precisely what it means for me, at least. As far as people living inside me, I honestly don't see my guides exactly like that. I mean, they exist in my mind at all times, and I can actually sense them, feel them, acknowledge them, even communicate with them... but it feels almost like communicating with bits of myself that broke off and became "alive" (in a sense) to help me handle and cope with my disabilities and the stress that comes with it all.

I hope this makes sense.

[naamah_darling]

Healthy Multiplicity is extremely common in perfectly healthy people. It is often seen as a form of coping mechanism for many disabled people, who need to sometimes retreat into their creative minds to preserve themselves, to soothe their mental conditions, to know that they are able and capable and strong. Because sometimes, being reassured by loved ones falls hollow, and you know your own mind well enough, and your own mind knows you well enough.
See, I'd never realized it's as common as it is. And I say that not from looking at numbers, but from the number of people I've run into who have consciously cultivated it. Guess it's like driving a red car. You suddenly see more of them

[brightlotusmoon]

I love your way with words! This is exactly how I view and feel it.