Amnesic Barriers

[Cammy]

When I saw the trailer for that movie I vowed not to go and see it. I actually thought that it was going to be triggering in one way or another. Even the trailer seemed to me to clearly depict a day in the life of me, with all my parts discussing things with each other and some vying for control in specific situations. The movie seemed so eerily D.I.D. to me that in a way I honestly wished they had used it to educate people on what it is like to live as a multiple.

As to amnesia barriers...I have found that when my mind is ready/strong enough to handle the hidden information, it starts to leak out on its own. My husband has a ten year gap in his memory, and only lately have tiny bits and pieces started to become visible. He had to be in a secure situation before he could even begin to handle the past. I know that it is possible with an experienced therapist to access these memories, but only a therapist trained in DID can be trusted to do it carefully. In some cases, the therapist will not go there at all knowing that it will do more harm than good. I have only heard (and myself used) Mindful Meditation in allowing the memories to surface on their own when I am ready for them, and then using the meditation to allow them to fade and become harmless. This should not be attempted without proper training and understanding of the technique.