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I& #39;ve seen a lot of people confused on what constitutes as a polyfragmented system and honestly? There& #39;s no one qualifier, no one way to tell. So this is a thread of all the different traits of polyfragmented systems
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Disclaimer: You don& #39;t need to fit ALL of these criteria to count as polyfragmented. Polyfragmented, in the end, is a label. If it fits for you, use it! If you fall under the criteria listed below but you don& #39;t want to use it, then don& #39;t!
1) Lots of fragments
Fragments are alters that aren& #39;t fully developed. They usually exist to fulfill a specific function or hold a specific memory or emotion. They may only front in very specific situations or rarely front at all. They may not have a full range of emotions
Fragments are alters that aren& #39;t fully developed. They usually exist to fulfill a specific function or hold a specific memory or emotion. They may only front in very specific situations or rarely front at all. They may not have a full range of emotions
2) Large number of alters in general
The most agreed upon number is 100+, but there& #39;s a lot of debate over this
The most agreed upon number is 100+, but there& #39;s a lot of debate over this
3) Splits easily
A lot of polyfrag systems split much more frequently and from much less stress than other systems
A lot of polyfrag systems split much more frequently and from much less stress than other systems
4) Lots of subsystems/Subsystems within subsystems
A lot of polyfrag systems have large and complex subsystem structures that can almost be described as a fractal in how they& #39;re organized
A lot of polyfrag systems have large and complex subsystem structures that can almost be described as a fractal in how they& #39;re organized
5) Final fusion is easier and more effective
It might seem like final fusion would be harder with more alters, but it& #39;s actually the opposite that& #39;s true. Polyfragmented systems fuse back together easier, and said fusion is more stable. Fragments especially fuse easily
It might seem like final fusion would be harder with more alters, but it& #39;s actually the opposite that& #39;s true. Polyfragmented systems fuse back together easier, and said fusion is more stable. Fragments especially fuse easily
A lot of people say that polyfragmented systems can only occur in extreme circumstances/from extreme trauma but I honestly don& #39;t like that sentiment. Systems form however they need to in order to survive, and everyone& #39;s perception of what is traumatic is different
So it& #39;s hard to determine what exactly extreme circumstances are when something that& #39;s traumatic to one person can be a minor inconvenience to someone else
