Irish,

Hello! There is good information on the internet about alters, dissociative identity disorder, and in the info section of this web site. I find having some knowledge, helps to lesson the confusion. It doesn't take it away or make it better, but it will give you a building block in which to make some sense out of things and help you to cope. Do you have a T?

Switching (when one alter comes out who is not "me") gives me migraines and makes me so gosh darn sleepy. I'll feel like I'm in a fog for an hour or so after. Sometimes longer. Finding grounding techniques that work for you is also valuable tool during times like this. I have to write them down and carry a list with me because I find it so hard to get my brain to focus during that time - writing them down gives me something to look at and focus on. Grounding techniques can be found at the top of this forum or by putting those words in search.

I hope this helps and I hope you find the confusion a little less.

New Zealand? I've heard that is a beautiful country!

Hugs (if okay)
SongBird