The Bag System podcast returns with guest Dr. Jamie Marich, author of Dissociation Made Simple. In an honest conversation about whether shame is a required characteristic of Dissociative Identity Disorder, Melissa and Jamie+ touch on their viewpoints and experiences. Dr. Jamie+ Marich, author of Dissociation Made Simple. www.redefinetherapy.com Find their TikTok as traumatherapistrants www.traumamadesimple.com www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com Podcast site: thebagsystem.com Organization We...
Dec 31, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Is Dissociative Identity disorder tragic? Some may offer a definitive yes, though Melissa C. Water and The Bag System speak on their own perspective of if DID itself is tragic. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Multiplied By One Org Patreon Send us a message. Support the show...
Jul 24, 2022•13 min•Season 2Ep. 6
From Fight Club to Moon Knight, Melissa reviews 10 different TV shows and movies featuring a main character with Dissociative Identity Disorder. What does The Bag System think of the recent Marvel's Moon Knight? What went right in all these cinematic features? thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Multiplied By One Org Patreon Send us a message. Support the show...
May 14, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Melissa is now the founder and president of a nonprofit organization for trauma and dissociative disorders called " Multiplied By One ." In this episode of The Bag System, Dissociative Identity Disorder podcast, the programs and services that will soon be offered are discussed. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Support us on Patreon Multiplied By One Org Send us a message. Support the show...
May 03, 2022•7 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Melissa C. Water responds to those seeking to find out how to get Dissociative Identity Disorder on purpose. Through the use of her experience with her Headmates of The Bag System, Melissa imparts a few meaningful thoughts for those who may struggle with who they are or want to be. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Support us on Patreon Send us a message. Support the show...
Apr 24, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Melissa discusses her experiences in being a Headmate in The Bag System. She offers the perspective of what it is like to have Dissociative Identity Disorder, or describes what the voices sound like. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Send us a message. Support the show...
Apr 03, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 2
While Dissociative Identity Disorder is seen as tragic and like there is no hope, we can succeed. Melissa describes her experiences in failings and in rising to occasions while teaching what she learned that assisted her road to success. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Melissa C. Water hosts The Bag System Podcast on her perspective of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder. The cause of DID may be tragic, though, Headma...
Jan 19, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the final episode to season one of The Bag System podcast, Melissa tells an impactful fiction short story on what it can be like to have Dissociative Identity Disorder. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast ~~~ Melissa C. Water hosts The Bag System Podcast on her perspective of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder. The cause of DID may be tragic, though, Headmates themselves, are not. To learn more on what was previously ...
Dec 17, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Littles in a Dissociative Identity Disorder system are young, vulnerable Headmates. Melissa visits what it's like for DID littles, as well as how it is for her to experience co-consciousness or awareness of them. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Send us a message. Support the show...
Dec 02, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Due to her Dissociative Identity Disorder, Melissa dissociated her way through school, but it seems that one of her Headmates was paying attention. Meet John Q, with his different IQ and use of language terms or knowledge than Melissa. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast #TheBagSystem #DissociativeIdentityDisorder Send us a message. Support the show...
Oct 02, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In a Dissociative Identity Disorder system, Headmates can interact in an inner world. Melissa refers to the TownSpace of The Bag System and discusses how to tell if a member of the HeadSpace is an alter at all. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Send us a message. Support the show...
Sep 25, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Melissa uses artful description to indicate her thoughts on which Headmate is the original real one. Melissa has Dissociative Identity Disorder, though, how many alters does she have? thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Send us a message. Support the show...
Sep 03, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 14
I'm Melissa, and we are The Bag System. We have Dissociative Identity Disorder. If you give us a listen, and you want to find out more, you can find us over a thebagsystem.com . Send us a message. Support the show
Aug 01, 2021•2 min
While a misconception equates Dissociative Identity Disorder with Psychopathy, this is damagingly inaccurate. Melissa speaks on her perspective of how this perception may have come to be, while also accounting for validating any show of aggression that may exist with a persecutor alter. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Don't Forget to leave a comment on this episode See podvine.com/privacy-policy for podcast listener privacy ...
Jul 21, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Melissa speaks with Tonya and Jaime about a confusing trip to New Jersey; prior to the Dissociative Identity Disorder diagnosis. What happened during that weekend, and what did everyone think was going on? Extreme happiness, euphoria, and a sudden high IQ are looked back on; finally, with answers. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Send us a message. Support the show...
Jul 05, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Melissa speaks with little brother, Chriss. A revealing conversation starts off with a few surprises. How much were others aware of our Dissociative Identity Disorder before we were? What is hiding in those mysterious memory gaps? Chriss has some answers. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Send us a message. Support the show...
Jun 07, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Those seeking answers will hear some less known signs and symptoms of Dissociative Identity Disorder, with an overview of treatment options. Melissa offers her own experiences with her Headmates in The Bag System as examples behind this mental health psychology. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Send us a message. Support the show...
Jun 04, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Melissa reaches out to The Bag System and receives cold silence, while other times, feels carried away in a storm of overwhelming dissociative conversations. Discover The Bag System’s inner world and the revealing complexities that it raises. Listen to audio clips of Headmates interacting. The intricacies of this Dissociative Identity disorder system are reaching out to each other; finding a way to lovingly wrap arms around a young Headmate. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact ...
May 18, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 8
A relatable explanation on the reasons for variances in when someone with alternate identities in Dissociative Identity Disorder refers to themselves in a combination of I, We, They, or Us. Melissa's journey of intense realizations in this episode come to an emotional conclusion in waves of reflection, fear, then comforting hope. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Send us a message. Support the show...
Mar 22, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join The Bag System as Jade Miller demonstrates what a Peer Support session can look like. As a warning, we discuss concepts related to when someone might feel like taking their own life. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Find Jade at Peer Support For Multiples Send us a message. Support the show...
Feb 22, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Is Dissociative Identity Disorder one of the worst things that can happen to someone? Or is it a fantastic power? In this episode, Melissa gives her perspective, then tells a story that she wrote to solidify the example. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Send us a message. Support the show...
Jan 31, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Listen to The Bag System and DID Hatchery ask each other a series of quirky and informative Dissociative Identity Disorder questions to show the variety of experiences. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Find DID Hatchery on YouTube Send us a message. Support the show...
Jan 16, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Dig a little deeper into what Dissociative Identity Disorder is... and what it is not. Which Headmate is the "real" alter and are some of them evil? thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Send us a message. Support the show...
Jan 08, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Hear the reactions and impressions of Melissa's family on her diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Also, in facing public scrutiny, but also acceptance, a bond within The Bag System becomes more concrete. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast Send us a message. Support the show...
Jan 03, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Melissa gives an overview of her journey to discovering that she has Dissociative Identity Disorder. While there is clear struggle, there is also triumph. thebagsystem.com (The password on the website contact form is Skittle) Discord Server Rate This Podcast ~~~ Melissa C. Water hosts The Bag System Podcast on her perspective of living with Dissociative Identity Disorder. The cause of DID may be tragic, though, Headmates themselves, are not. To learn more on what was previously known as Multiple...
Oct 06, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1
