
Switching Time
A Doctor's Harrowing Story of Treating a Woman with 17 Personalities
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Lloyd James
In 1989, Karen Overhill walked into the office of psychiatrist Richard Baer complaining of depression. She poured out a litany of complaints, but in the disengaged way of someone who has experienced a terrible trauma. Slowly, Baer began to peel back the layers, eventually learning that Karen had been the victim of childhood sexual abuse. As time passed, though, his patient worsened and began to talk continually of suicide. Details of her abuse accumulated until he saw, via hypnosis, the true dimension of what Karen had suffered.
Baer was at a loss to explain Karen's sanity, precarious though it was, until he received a letter from a little girl, Claire. One by one, Karen's "alters" began showing themselves: men, women, young boys, a toddler, black, white, vicious, nurturing, prim, licentious. And their "stepping out" confronted Baer with the challenge of a lifetime. Somehow, to save Karen, he would have to gain the trust of her alters in order to destroy them.
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Editorial reviews
Depressed, suicidal, complaining of strange pains and loss of time, "Karen" is referred to psychiatrist Richard Baer. During her treatment Baer determines that Karen has multiple personality disorder (MPD). Lloyd James's narration is mesmerizing. His narration never crosses the line into prurience. He states details matter-of-factly, including horrific tales of exploitation, cruelty, violence, torture, and ritual sexual abuse in Satanic cults. After years of therapy sessions and hypnosis, 17 separate personalities emerge. This perspective is unique because it is told from the point of view of the therapist. James's sensitive narration allows listeners to share Baer's initial skepticism, his eventual acceptance, and his thought processes as he tries to help. Fascinating listening.
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"Vivid...loaded with fascinating details... richly rewarding." (Colin Ross, author of Multiple Personality Order and The Osiris Complex)
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Having said that, if you don't like to hear about terrible things happening to people in a truly sadistic and disgusting manner (although compared to the violence we see on the news, TV and movies in general, it's probably not that shocking), then I might consider passing.
I can't stand violence, and to hear some of the things that happened to this poor woman made me sick to imagine, but it also made me truly understand her, and perhaps some other people out there who just don't seem to be with it. The reading was excellent. And the questions the book raised about the mind, at least to me, makes me wonder much more about what our minds are capable of, in both positive and negative aspects.
Highly recommended, but beware the more empathetic- it will hurt.
So sad, but so interesting
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This book is a must read!
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Overwhelming read! Impeccable narration!
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The childhood of this brave woman is stolen from her and was so horrific she had to create 17 personalities to deal with the abuse. The sad thing is that so many people were involved, including those closest to her who should have been her protectors. Dr. Baer does an excellent job of telling Karen's story and details it pretty much as it unfolded for him. There are not many parts that are out of order and it is rewarding to see the progress made by this woman. I particularly liked the way he said he didn't know when he didn't know or was stuck or baffled by Karen's behavior. I also liked the way he let Karen lead the way when it came to reintegrating her personalities.
There is much insight and grace in this listen. I wish the best for Karen and her children. I hope she lives in peace today.
Unbelievable
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Engrossing
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jaw droppingly amazing!!
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Certainly one of the better written books about mod that I've read.Who was your favorite character and why?
ClareHave you listened to any of Lloyd James’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
NoIf you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Living hellAny additional comments?
Great book.This was never boring. What a chthisnge for her.
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I didn't completely believe in MPD until I heard this audio book. The shocking thing was that each personality had its own intelligence. Some of them had low intelligence and average or less than average vocabulary. Some of the personalities had a huge vocabulary and were very articulate. I don't think this could be faked. The "original" person, who was paying (or not paying) the psychiatrist was not so bright, so it was shocking to hear from very intelligent personalities within her.While the patient was not able to pay for all her treatment, I bet the psychiatrist got even more money from the sales of this book.
MPD is real
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Excellent!
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Switching Time: a fantastic account of DID-Multiple Personality Disorder
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