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Yes, I agree, control is the issue here.

Interesting question. How about this? You were short-listed for quality and expertise. When Trump went through the short-list, he noted the past trauma and said, "These young people experienced the worst of the worst, yet look how they rebounded and succeeded! They are truly deserving of this...

Do you mean your local team isn't working with you at all, that you are in a holding pattern awaiting a therapist with the right skill set? If your locals don't have the right skill set, they really can't do much more than active listening, supportive therapy. The 'real' therapy, the...

Kudos! This is HUGE!

I had DID. This includes all of the dissociative signs and symptoms Joey Little so nicely explained above: depersonalization, derealization, dissociative amnesia, and dissociative fugue.

Star Wars Legos! Neener, neener. :)

I well remember when I was first diagnosed with a "severe dissociative disorder" (later changed to DID). I just sat there and didn't know where to go with it. It seems 'sitting' with the new diagnosis is part of the process. Just take things as they come, one step at a time. Can you contact...

I celebrate my birthday my own way - whichever way feels right to me at the time - and so don't experience this problem. Sometimes, I even bake or buy my own cake, light the candles, and sing Happy Birthday to myself all alone, LOL. I find this approach empowering.

Becky, I'm glad you're considering discussing your attempt with your therapist. I'm with JustMeHere 100%.

Daisy, the trick to happiness (more like contentedness) is staying present on the moment. Leave the past in the past - why look over your shoulder and be upset over something that is no longer here? - and the future in the future. Fill your days with as many hours as possible of positive...

Quite an unnecessary swipe at well-meaning others - especially given that you don't know our professional qualifications. Just keep in mind: Physicians (nurses not far behind), as a group, are the most likely to abuse drugs. Strongly documented. Please don't fall into the trap of believing...

This is her job. Hopefully, she is teaching you grounding/coping techniques so you will eventually be able to ground yourself.

This is depression talking. Been there, done that. Please don't make any rash decisions while depressed. I have a similar personal policy. When I feel depressed, I take a good look at my life and ask "What's wrong? What can I change?" And then I make a change. I also promise myself that, if...

What used to help me the most, whenever I was terrified, was to not argue with myself over my fears but rather directly assess my current situation. So, if I were frightened, I would check for obvious danger: - Earthquake happening? - Flood? - Fire? - Person with a rifle or other weapon? -...

He was confused. I took me a couple of days to figure out what happened and then explain it to him. It's good you're discussing these thoughts with him as they arise. It might help you to know that this is an important part of the healing process. In fact, if your therapist knows about your...

Oh, but you did create it. You just don't remember. :) I wouldn't worry about the DID aspect. Whatever you 'have' is what you 'have'. If it's DID, your therapist will let you know.

I'm not sure. Psych meds can certainly cause trouble but so can large amounts of pot. I once knew a highly intelligent fellow who became permanently delusional (psychotic) from smoking pot. I'm not saying pot is worse than meds. I'm just saying, "be careful".

You never want to put your professor in the position of playing 'armchair psychologist'. Serious mistake to do so, for a number of reasons

I'm with Joey Little on the CBT and DBT. Absolutely. Also, I'd recommend Thought Stoppage. I've written about it several times here. I'm sure your therapist can help you learn Thought Stoppage.

This is exactly how I used to feel just before I dissociated. Once, I was standing in an office having a nice conversation with someone, when suddenly I was hit by overwhelming negative emotion and it literally felt like my essence was sucked out of the top of my head. Next thing I knew, I was...

Have you tried talking with your alter? She may be a child-like part who never learned how to deal appropriately with others. Maybe she needs you to be the kind, loving mother who can help her learn better ways of coping and interacting.

I like many of your ideas. Am glad you're going for the medic alert ID. It can help you feel much safer. I wear a Road ID everywhere I go. What used to help me the most, whenever I was terrified, was to not argue with myself over my fears but rather directly assess my current situation. So, if...

True. And, even if one speaks with his professor, he should never side-step the official system. Personally, I use the established system. I never discuss my disability with my professors. My DSPS counselor sets up the permissible accommodations. If I need something special from him, I explain...

I used to have DID. I had a strong inner world such as you describe. I still have an inner landscape/world, although it is less complex than it used to be. The only people I know with inner worlds have or had DID. I don't mean to imply your situation is impossible; I've just never heard of such...

After a twenty-some year parentectomy from my abusive parents, I did come back when I found out my Dad was dying. There is something about the end of life process that leads some to restructure their relationships in a healthier fashion. My father did so. As a result, we were close during his...