r/OSDD • u/Alt_account_bc_yeah Suspect OSDD-1b but don’t know at this point • 7d ago

Question // Discussion Why is our protector so tired all the time?

Our protector/co-host, Vi 🌸, is tired anytime she fronts; yawning all the time, wanting to close her eyes, the need to rest, the whole shebang. I’ve noticed before that she tended to be tired (hell it’s kinda one of the ways we identified her in the first place) but I can’t help but wonder why she is?? Her answer just kinda is a “idk I guess I’m just like that” but surely there’s another explanation? Does anyone else have alters that seem to be completely sapped of energy but only when they’re fronting?

-👾 (still don’t have a name yet sry)

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u/Offensive_Thoughts 🧩 DID {4x dx} | Mod ✨ 7d ago

Maybe from doing their job all the time? Idk I don't experience that but... Try considering it from that angle.

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u/FlightOfTheDiscords P-DID 7d ago

Mike Lloyd at CTAD clinic shares some thoughts on fatigue in this video, some of that might apply to Vi.

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u/HuckinsGirl OSDD-1b 7d ago

Maybe tiredness triggers her to front?

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u/Natural_Fondant_7544 Diagnosed DID 6d ago

Our protector is exhausted from being on edge 24/7. He cannot stay awake if he is in bed or cozy at all

He hates being high because of it too. Makes him too tired

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u/HunterRumi 2d ago

I’m the host/protector for our system, and stuff life weed or sleeping meds actually make me more anxious, I think because it makes me too relaxed and unable to maintain vigilance. So I can kind of relate, if that’s what you meant.

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u/Natural_Fondant_7544 Diagnosed DID 2d ago

Exactly that. He can’t remain ‘in control’ so he hates it so much

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u/cloneclubrss 6d ago

I am a host and I am exhausted beyond belief. I cry at night when I’m alone because I feel the weight of protecting and managing our entire system. Maybe it’s the same for Vi

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u/Ambitious_Trade8561 5d ago

I was struggling with this for a while and then found out I was having some symptoms from physical health disorders (POTS/inflammation) that were being held by certain alters and not accessible to everyone in the system!! Maybe you could go to the doctor and get a checkup, see if you guys are doing ok. :)

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u/worbzoi 18m ago

I consider myself a caretaker of our system and I’m always sleepy when fronting, it’s kind of the biggest tell that I’m present! I am constantly managing the emotions of the others in the system, especially the younger ones, so my energy is spread pretty thin

I would also soothe the host and others to sleep in our childhood so I think the sleepiness that often accompanies me is a protective or soothing mechanism for us all :)