2. Introduction
<p>[Anns/MW, 07-09-17 @ 10:31AM]</p>
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<p>Introduction to Self-Regulation and Dissociation (Multiplicity)</p>
<p>Why do we have such a strong interest in “Self-regulation and Dissociation (Multiplicity)?”</p>
<p>Our strongest belief so far is that this topic must be researched/studied by us because of our longing for awareness of how to survive life. We aspire to learn and believe, simply that we will “go on.”</p>
<p>We don’t think this problem of “going-on” is uncommon with Multiples, or others.</p>
<p>Anns, owner of Multiplework (MW), are a Multiple (we dissociate) comorbidly with severe depression and PTSD.</p>
<p>In our out loud voice, we acknowledge that, as we are, we often have troubles going-on, on a day to day, hour to hour level with goals we set for ourselves, and sometimes to the dangerous degree of wondering, “Wouldn’t it be better if we were dead?”</p>
<p>We think going-on is a common problem.</p>
<p>We are hypothesizing that going-on (and prospering) is a deep-seated goal/aim/survival need, for each of us. And, that this is a self-regulation issue.</p>
<p>Survival should be the goal for all the Multiple selfs, but the selfs are at dramatically different stages with their various needs and abilities. Each self must learn to advance, or progress their personal goals, so all selfs, must climb past any obstacle or natural step, whether conscious or unconscious, of what they need to do next.</p>
<p>And, we need each other as Multiple selves to get through this process of living together – to the very best ending.</p>
<p>As an aside here, we need to mention, that it is believed that most Multiples (90% – 95%), are also sexual abuse survivors at an early age, usually before the age of five. I think we are going to learn that the task of self-regulation is learned at a very early age co-scaffolded with a disciplined parent(s) or caregiver(s).</p>
<p>But, very often this is a turbulent time for Multiples.</p>
<p>A few questions are asked here,</p>
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<li>Do most Multiples learn at an early age how to self-regulate?</li>
<li>And, even if they do, do each of their selfs learn to the same degree?</li>
<li>And, can an aware, knowledgeable self-teach herself, or other selfs, to self-regulate later if they missed these developmental steps?”</li>
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<p>These are our beginning thoughts.</p>
<p>Now, we begin the process of learning about self-regulation and Dissociation (Multiplicity). Welcome to our quest … let’s get started!</p>
<p>Our best,
Anns</p>
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