Posted by judy1 on October 1, 2002, at 22:48:44
In reply to Disassociative Disorder/Alter Egos, posted by Lorelai on October 1, 2002, at 16:51:25
You sound as if you have a great shrink if she has a strong enough ego to realize her lack of training in this area. Did you explain your feelings of abandonment, or did she offer to still have sessions to help with the transition? My shrink referred me to a therapist who is an expert in disociative dissorders, so I see both- but I must admit that my therapist has been a great deal of help to me. As the other posters stated this is a very creative coping style- and I wonder if you've had difficulties- or do you just want to have an integrated personality. Talking to 'alters' is very common, particularly child alters. I tend to dissociate for hours or days and I'm not aware of what happens during that time- sometimes it causes me a great deal of trouble, so I do need help. I wish you all the best- judy
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