I agree with Pegasus. I can now look back and see times that I switched and had no idea what was going on, just thought I was losing my mind. Or worse, believing what my mom said...that I was stupid, not paying attention, or scatter brained.
I have been in therapy a long time and only got the DID Dx 3 yrs ago. I have been in therapy, off and on since I was 18...about 27 yrs.
Many things are much better now. Some are harder, because I am processing them, but all in all, I am much better. It is less scarey knowing what I am dealing with.
I STILL have trouble talking. I was conditioned from very early childhood, not to tell anything that goes on in the home and if mom lied to someone in public, I BETTER not say a word. And she lied all the time.
It is very hard for a child to go through. You are brave and strong and a survivor!! You made it. Now you get to learn to be you. Many safe hugs and support...