Alter Personality | Demon |
1. Most alters, even "persecutor" alters, can become strong allies. There is a definite sense of relationship with them, even if it starts out negative. | 1. Demons are arrogant, and there is no sense of relationship with them |
2. Alters initially seem ego-dystonic but that changes to be ego-syntonic over time. | 2. Demons remain ego-alien -- "outside of me." |
3. Confusion and fear subside with appropriate therapy when only alters are present. | 3. Confusion, fear and lust persist despite therapy when demons are present. |
4. Alters tend to conform to surroundings. | 4. Demons force unwanted behavior, then blame a personality. |
5. Alters have personalities with accompanying voices. | 5. Demons have a negative voice which has no corresponding personality. |
6. Irritation, discontent and rivalry abound among alters. | 6. Hatred and bitterness are the most common feelings among demons. |
7. Images of alters are human in form, and remain consistent during imagery. | 7. The imagery of demons changes between human and non-human forms, with many variations. |
Reproduced from page 222 of the book: Uncovering the Mystery of MPD;
Its Shocking Origins... Its Surprising Cure
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APA Reference
Staff, H.
(2008, November 23). Discerning Alter Personalities From Demons, HealthyPlace. Retrieved
on 2024, November 2 from https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/wermany/discerning-alter-personalities-from-demons
Last Updated: September 25, 2015