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[[Category:Psychiatric Terms]]
[[Category:Psychiatric Terms]]


'''Alter''' is often a synonym for [[headmate]], but it's also used (especially in psychiatric contexts) to mean headmates who are not the [[core]].
'''Alter''' is often a synonym for [[headmate]], but it's also used (especially in psychiatric contexts) to mean [[system]] members who are not the [[core]].
 
== History ==
Alter is usually a term used by [[traumagenic]] systems, such as those with [[Dissociative Identity Disorder|DID]], [[Otherwise Specified Dissociative Disorder|OSDD-1]], [[Unspecified Dissociative Disorder|UDD/USDD]], and [[Dissociative Disorder Not Otherwise Specified|DDNOS]]. Non-traumagenic systems may use it, but its more commonly used in these areas.
 
While the term alter is not mentioned in the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders|DSM-5]]<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5</ref>, it does contain the criterion of multiple personality states being present in one with dissociative identity disorder (DID DSM-5 criteria<ref>https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/dissociative-identity-disorder/dissociative-identity-disorder-did-dsm-5-criteria</ref>)<ref>https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/dissociative-identity-disorder/understanding-dissociative-identity-disorder-alters</ref>
 
Alters can have different physical affects, accents, memories, ages, names, functions, genders and other traits. The alter who has executive control over the body most of the time is known as the [[host]]. The host personality may or may not be the core.<ref>https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/dissociative-identity-disorder/understanding-dissociative-identity-disorder-alters</ref>
 
== Related Terms ==
[[Headmate]], [[pluran]], [[sysmate]], and [[system member]] are all words used with the same meaning as alter, without the psychiatric contexts.
 
== References ==
 
[[Category:Common Terms]]

Revision as of 20:39, 20 January 2023

alter ( n.)
Flag by localhazard[1]
Synonymsheadmate
Applies toheadmates
OriginPsychiatric term

Alter is often a synonym for headmate, but it's also used (especially in psychiatric contexts) to mean system members who are not the core.

History

Alter is usually a term used by traumagenic systems, such as those with DID, OSDD-1, UDD/USDD, and DDNOS. Non-traumagenic systems may use it, but its more commonly used in these areas.

While the term alter is not mentioned in the DSM-5[2], it does contain the criterion of multiple personality states being present in one with dissociative identity disorder (DID DSM-5 criteria[3])[4]

Alters can have different physical affects, accents, memories, ages, names, functions, genders and other traits. The alter who has executive control over the body most of the time is known as the host. The host personality may or may not be the core.[5]

Related Terms

Headmate, pluran, sysmate, and system member are all words used with the same meaning as alter, without the psychiatric contexts.

References