Its definately not something I would choose.

I prefer learning how to handle my problems for long term and permanently instead of running to what here in this state is considered an illegal drug just to get a short term high type freedom from my problems.

In fact if I want a short term vacation all I have to do is float into my mental musical place - La La Land. One advantage to having DID I don't need drugs, alcohol and medication to get away from my problems. La La Land is always there and theres no need to worry about is it illegal, will my insurance cover it for it is legal and free at the same time..

I also don't see the point of having the short term relief of a few hours and then crash down and most likely more down into a place that would seem like an even deeper pit.

Kind of like drinking the problem away - the problem may be gone while intoxicated but it seems even more of a problem when sober because of the comparison of being drunk.

It may be harder to learn self nurturing and relaxation techniques over taking a pill but the learned skills last a lifetime where as taking a pill only lasts until the body builds up a tollerance, and then the meds dosages need to be readjusted.

I gave up on the medication guinea pig routine of try this and that up this dosage lower that one years ago. And I am having much better results of taking care of my problems, so much so that I haven't needed medication at all for my mental problems for 2-3 years.