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''Disclaimer: This page talks more about DID/OSDD-1 alters specifically due to it being a term most commonly used by traumagenic systems.'' | |||
[[Category:Common Terms]] | [[Category:Common Terms]] | ||
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| synonyms = [[headmate]] | | synonyms = [[headmate]] | ||
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| origin = Psychiatric term | | origin = Psychiatric term | ||
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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 | '''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]]. | ||
== Related Terms == | |||
[[Headmate]], [[Pluran]], [[Sysmate]], and [[System member]] are all words used with the same meaning as Alter, without the psychiatric contexts. | |||
== History == | |||
Alter is usually a term used by [[traumagenic]] [[System|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 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> | |||
Revision as of 06:56, 3 May 2021
Disclaimer: This page talks more about DID/OSDD-1 alters specifically due to it being a term most commonly used by traumagenic systems.
| alter ( n.) | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | headmate |
| Applies to | headmates |
| Origin | Psychiatric 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.
Related Terms
Headmate, Pluran, Sysmate, and System member are all words used with the same meaning as Alter, without the psychiatric contexts.
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[1], it does contain the criterion of multiple personality states being present in one with dissociative identity disorder (DID DSM-5 criteria[2])[3]
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.[4]
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-5
- ↑ https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/dissociative-identity-disorder/dissociative-identity-disorder-did-dsm-5-criteria
- ↑ https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/dissociative-identity-disorder/understanding-dissociative-identity-disorder-alters
- ↑ https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/dissociative-identity-disorder/understanding-dissociative-identity-disorder-alters
