Reflections, Chapters 1-3

Our dreams and protection
In both our dreams and the development of Multi personality Disorder, our bodies and minds appear to assume the role of protector. Multi personality disorder is a dissociative condition whereas a person becomes separated from objective reality. An individual may develop a Multi personality Disorder as an effect of a traumatic experience or prolonged abuse. It is amazing how human beings protect themselves from negative treatment and situations. In assuming the role of another, whether stronger and more secure or meek and humble, a level of security and comfort is reached. This level being a desired feeling or an overall feeling of well being. I think the same feeling of well being is sought after by those using mind altering narcotics.

" It is a desperate, completely creative, and wonderful survival mechanism."

" I consider myself to be blessed with Multi personality Disorder, not cursed. It was a gift from God to me, to ensure my survival in a world that was full of insanity and reason to survive." Pg. 44

In our dreams we are often bombarded with funny, scary, and unusual images which mean little or nothing to us. In reality, the images are thought to have been our fears, hopes, and desires in clever disguise. I think this disguise is another method of protection.

" In classic Freudian terms, the dream uses symbolism to disguise its real content, which is too painful for the subject to confront." Pg. 13

Maybe this is why, for the most part, a dream cannot be remembered in its entirety. If a dream cannot be remembered in its entirety, the memory may also be a method of protection.