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Sirricharic
November 17th, 2009, 09:03 PM
I don't know why but there seems to be different people inside my mind and like they are all talking to me in different voices. Like I know this might seem made up but I am serious, like sometimes when people are talking directly too me I just want to punch them in the face for no apparent reason. Also its other times where the other me is helping me like in English class basically it is like there are 2 people inside of me going through a brain storming process to get an answer but I can't get the to turn off I want to be left alone by my own mind. Am I crazy?

P.S My alter ego is crazy a.f

Quick_Sylver
November 17th, 2009, 10:24 PM
This sounds like multiple personality disorder. You may want to visit a psychiatrist to be sure though.

Blue63
November 17th, 2009, 11:10 PM
It does sound like the beginning of multiple personality disorder, so I would go to a psychiatrist just in case.

It's not uncommon to have an alter ego, many are just personifications of who we want to be, they may be portrayed as characters written in a story, a journal, a song, things like that. However the form you have it is a little more serious, it seems more controlling. The controlling factor is what is scary.

Sirricharic
November 18th, 2009, 11:21 PM
I want to try just letting other me win and punch someone in the face and see if i feel better

Quick_Sylver
November 18th, 2009, 11:30 PM
The side that won would feel better, yes. But the side that doesn't want to punch someone in the face will feel worse.

Sirricharic
November 18th, 2009, 11:43 PM
Well there isnt a side that doesn't necessarily want to punch someone in the face Like here is how they are

Other Me: Evil, smart a.f, hostile
Other Other Me: Talks about anything and everything and is always right but it just sounds wrong

ME: Too nice smart, sensitive (like a girl)

Quick_Sylver
November 18th, 2009, 11:47 PM
You definitely need to see a shrink. The dominant personality is the one you say is like a girl. I'm not sure which other personality(Other You, Other Other You) is in the most danger of reaching the surface. Which one seems to show up more?

Sirricharic
November 19th, 2009, 09:29 PM
I don't let either of them win but other me the hostile one is the one that is most wanted to come out.

Sapphire
November 20th, 2009, 09:47 AM
The voice of dissent here.

It doesn't sound like DID (formerly MPD).
For starters, you haven't mentioned anything about severe amnesia which is key in this specific disorder.
Secondly, these "voices" don't appear to have their own names, identities or ways of thinking that are completely separate from yourself.

I'll stop there, but you get the picture.

Sirricharic
November 22nd, 2009, 09:15 PM
I honestly don't know and yea they all sound the same I just classify them differently like I could be talking to someone and it just pops up like

I so want to punch her in the face
OMG STFU ALREADY
Chocolate is a good source of antioxidants

And like I don't know where this is coming from but I still get the URGE to punch people in the face.

Sapphire
November 23rd, 2009, 07:02 AM
Well then, for the time being, exercise self control.
If you find the self control is very difficult or if this troubles you greatly then I would encourage you to talk to a trusted adult.

Either way, you can rest assured that you do not have multiple personalities.

Blank
December 17th, 2009, 02:22 AM
Well there isnt a side that doesn't necessarily want to punch someone in the face Like here is how they are

Other Me: Evil, smart a.f, hostile
Other Other Me: Talks about anything and everything and is always right but it just sounds wrong

ME: Too nice smart, sensitive (like a girl)

maybe you need to speak up more
is there anything you want to talk about but you're to afraid to say it?

pm me if you need help

INFERNO
December 17th, 2009, 02:54 AM
This is one of the reasons I detest having lists of disorders that only list some symptoms but no criteria. If you're in North America, your psychiatrist will adhere to the DSM-IV-TR, so let me copy it out for you as to the criteria for DID:

1) Presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states (each with its own relatively enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and self).
2) At least two of these identities or personality states recurrently take control of the person's behavior.
3) Inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.
4) The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance or general medical condition. (I excluded some of the examples).
(APA, 2000, p. 529)

You must have all 4 criteria met and since the third one is not, then whatever you may have is not DID. I think if anything it's an issue of controlling your behavior in certain situations and perhaps you may talk to yourself inside your head while trying to make a decision and during the stress, you may be uncertain and think there's another voice or person.

From the way you described it thus far, I would say the first criteria isn't met either.