#actuallymedian

John Singlet is funny af but

you can't claim to be pro science and anti endo.

You cannot claim to respect science, all while disrespecting the scientific process and misinterpreting the entire point of science.

Lack of research does not make something fake. In order for something to be researched, it has to already exist. And if you are basing your hatred of endogenic systems off of the fact there is little research on it, you are being ableist. I have a very rare sleep disorder called Non 24 Sleep Wake Disorder. It is titled an orphan disorder, based on the fact that there is barely any research done on my disorder. Infact, there is more research out there for Endogenic systems, than there is of my diagnosed disorder.

The most important part to this, though: it is so clear that sysmeds do not understand what science is, despite claiming to be "pro science". You guys looovveee to say you love and respect science, but proceed to completely disrespect the scientific method. Science is **not** about proving the existence of something. All science is relative and subject to change. This is why if you look at a scientific book from a hundred years ago, very little of what was known back then would be true now. Science is about understanding. It's about gathering what we know currently, building a bunch of different hypotheses, and sticking with what makes most logical sense based off of current known facts.

If you truly respected science, you would also understand that science requires funding. Scientists aren't usually looking to study Endogenic systems because most Endogenic systems are not disordered enough to need that research. Research is focused on what is most important to actively study. And while Endogenic systems are fascinating from a psychological, medical, and neurologically stand point, there just isn't much of a reason to fund research on Endogenic systems since it could go to better things.

Lack of research doesn't mean that there is absolutely no research done on Endogenic systems. There is actually quite a bit. Here's a Google docs compilation I have found. Again, this is more research than my sleep disorder. So, if you want to deny Endogenic systems based off of lack of research, go ahead and deny my diagnosed disability.

It has nothing to do with system origin or diagnostic status. It is not an endogenic term. Using it does not mean the system is endogenic. It does not mean the system is not a CDD system. In fact a lot of OSDD-1 systems are medians.

It actually disgusts me how comfortable anti-endogenic people are in crosstagging into our supposed-to-be safe spaces. I genuinely haven't seen a single pro-endogenic person/system crosstag into their spaces. Nobody likes to be force-fed opinions, especially when they're unwelcomed and invasive. That goes for both sides.

This kind of reiterates what we've already said on our opinions on syscourse, but nobody will be willing to learn differing opinions if you're just shoving it down our throats. . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁

Verdict: Just don't be a dick.

⋆˙⟡♡ Abyss

( this happens w our aspd too but i think we know who's doing that is )

Get me out of this system , please .

Typing quirk translation : WE ARE OSCAR WILDE, WE CARRY THE CARNATION, WE FIGHT FOR SODOMY, WE HONOR HIS NAME.

— Oscar W .

Ever since I was 12, I would make vent animations in my head. I kept up this trend for years, and now I'm sitting here almost an adult with self-proclaimed "eras" of myself.

Specifically, 12 - 14, 15 - 16..and one that feels very mature, almost like they are of bodily age. I don't know how best to describe them, but I do view them as very real. Daydreaming communication to try and bring closure with my "younger" self. This isn't the strange part however..

The percieved "oldest" one, nicknamed Guardian Angel, has came out..twice? three times? to comfort me. Once very earlier in this year when I was sobbing over something, next when I needed to clean my room (and guided me along the way). I percieve them all as different beings in their own right, and- i have to rush typing this, but could this be some form of plurality? Is it just IFS or MaDD? Am I going insane? I'm sorry if this isn't the right blog to ask, but I can't get into contact with any psychological professional. (Nor do I think one would take me seriously lol) Temporary sign off so I can find this again if you choose to answer: -Awoo

Hey Awoo.

That does sound a lot like median plurality, especially (but not only) if these eras are independent like it sounds like Guardian Angel is. No one outside of y'all can say for certain though, that's up to you.

One of the biggest things to consider is if this framework of understanding helps or hinders, or is neutral. If it doesn't hinder, take some time to really explore what being plural could mean for y'all. Does it help you all cope? Does it help all of you heal and be stronger together? And most importantly imo, does it help you understand y'all better?

It's okay to try on the label. To see if it fits. If it helps.

If it doesn't, that's fine.

But if it suits, if it helps, welcome to the community.

Also, if you want to pursue psychiatric assistance, please know that there are therapists that will understand and help. You may not get a good one on the first try, and it may take time to get a good therapeutic relationship going to be able to really get the help you need, but if you think it would help it's worth the try. There are also lots of free CBT, DBT, and IFS materials out there that you can look at and try for yourself. We ourselves really like DBT, it works well for us.

Thanks for reaching out and please let us know what you end up deciding!