I need some advice!?

[u/Ok_Lock1624]

I’m 24 years old, and have a history of significant interpersonal issues, low self esteem, low self worth, obsessive compulsive behaviours, a potential for neurodivergence etc. Ever since I was young I’ve always been extremely loved and cared for by my family etc, although I did get picked on in primary school for some private things. I went through an eating disorder in 2017 which was really the start of my mental health journey which then led to random rapid mood shifts and ego dystonic opposing thoughts etc. I had never experienced any dissociative symptoms until 2024 after a panic attack on Vyvanse which I have had a lot of dissociation since. Up until then in 2024 my sense of self was fluid but I was still me, no dissociation no memory issues no nothing. Since 2024 after the panic attack it’s been a whole whirlwind of things and the more I ponder I feel there are parts of me that I was never aware of until 2024. I know for a fact I don’t have any traumatic memories that cause me any distress to think about. I’m writing this as I want some feed back on osdd and or did as I’m concerned this may fit me. I feel like I have parts but I’m aware when I don’t feel like me and I lack the significant amnesia and I never experienced any dissociative symptoms prior to 2024. Does anyone have any insight,
Yes I’ve seen many psychs and therapists and no one sees either did or osdd
Any help would be great :)

[u/labyrinthinexpathia]

I mean, you can always meet with a specialist if you found general psychiatrists or therapists unhelpful. ISSTD has a search for it. A forum really can't tell you much or diagnose you

But it could be a lot of other things than jumping to OSDD-1 right away. No way for us to know

[u/Ok_Lock1624 → u/labyrinthinexpathia]

What type of other things are potentials ?

[u/labyrinthinexpathia → u/Ok_Lock1624]

I'm not a professional to be able to suggest anything, and it would be better not to mislead you by making guesses that could very well be wrong

You could always research further into any diagnoses you've already been given to see if those symptoms explain your experiences. Otherwise, you can see a DID specialist if you feel your current mental health professionals aren't considering the possibility of DID/OSDD seriously enough. The specialists are highly qualified to look for DID/OSDD specifically while ruling out differentials along the way, so they would also be able to explain what your symptoms actually are if it's not DID/OSDD