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Thank you so much for your response, BlueOrange, this helps a lot! I've been struggling to understand those "limited parts" and what they are.

Oh my goodness, yes I can completely relate to this. Your post could be an entry from my personal journal! I have realized too, that when this happens, its an emotional flashback rather than major depression returning. I'm sorry you're going through this, its really tough. Its great that you...

This is a question for those diagnosed with DDNOS or OSDD or who know a lot about structural dissociation. Sorry for asking another question, I'm just trying to navigate this new experience (not really new, but just beginning to have a framework and words for understanding it). Do you have...

I didn't have time to read other people's posts so sorry if this is a repeat. It is totally OKAY to play with toys! The recommended age-range for each toy is set by the manufacturer, not God or the universe. The idea that adults shouldn't play with toys is a cultural norm, not an absolute truth...

Thanks for responding!

I appreciate that reminder. I used to be convinced I didn't have PTSD, so I do need to be open and validating to my own experiences. I appreciate your thoughts here. I don't know exactly whats going on with me, but its good to realize there are many different circumstances that could be...

Thanks! That makes sense

Thanks!

At work: I would take bathrooms breaks or sometimes just simply standing up and going to get some lotion or chapstick from my bad allowed me to breathe and calm myself down. Looking for work: wish I knew. But I try to be kind to myself when panic prevents me from going to an interview, so it at...

This is a really difficult situation and just know that you're not the only one who deals with these kinds of fears! I'm sure this is something your psychologist can help you with. He/she is trained for just these kinds of problems. Best wishes!

This is understandable, but its important to remember that our bodies were designed to respond with arousal to sexual activity--its not your fault and that doesn't mean you wanted it or like it. It simply means you have a human body that is working the way it was designed to work. This sounds...

It sounds like your therapist have been an amazing support and help to you, I don't think you have to feel bad about being fearful of changes causing you to have fewer sessions. Those are valid ways to feel and valid worries to have. Maybe you can address them with your therapist? Whatever...

Thanks! Yes, when I can get myself to do active things, it really helps. Those are great thoughts.

I get what you're saying about gender. I sometimes use gender and biological sex interchangeably. There are two predominate biological sexes, and what I meant is could a person have a "part" that feels like a different biological sex than I am. And it sounds like you agree there can be from your...

Thanks! I don't prefer labels either, but I'm just pretty sure I don't have DID, but am wondering if having a "part" that is a different gender is still possible because of some experiences I've had.

Sounds like it could be OCD, GAD, PTSD, or a combination. Don't worry, a therapist will not think you are weird or crazy, they deal with this stuff. Just be honest and explain your experiences and they may be able to help you.

For those of you who have done more research and have done more therapy so have a greater knowledge of structural dissociation theory, is it possible to have a "part" that is a different gender than you? Or can that only occur with "alters" in full-blown dissociative identity disorder? Thanks!

Trust is very hard after trauma, so know you're not alone in struggling with that. And (this is my perspective), I don't think we can become completely intimate with our therapists because we know that truly in the end it is just their job, even when they truly care about us as a person, and...

Thank you, it really helps to have you and others tell me they've experienced the same thing in the same ways, even using words that really match the way I think about things. I really appreciate you replying! Thank you! I appreciate your support! You are the first one to mention...

Yes, that was a lot like what it was like. Its weird to be there and know you're saying things but not feel like you're saying them, huh? I've dissociated in different ways before, but this was just totally different and weird to me.

Thanks! That was really helpful!

Thanks! Thats good advice.

Thanks for your response. I guess this may be a "normal" thing for therapy. But its definitely freaky when it occurs. I wish I knew how to stay in control and not let it happen.

It can be really hard to go to a new therapy service or therapist. It doesn't always work out and thats okay, you can always keep trying till you find the right fit. I thought no one would be able to help me as much as my first therapist, but a later one helped me even more. Don't worry, things...

Thank you, for your compassionate, encouraging, and informative response. I really really appreciate you taking the time to write this. I can sense that you have a really good and caring spirit within you.