I think if you are aware of the other personalitys then it isnt dissociative, as I think - -not sure that dissociates are totally unaware of the other personalitys and know about them when other people tell them about them. I think its really important to see a trained professional ie a psych and a med, although there is support on the board, the expertise of a psych or med is reliable and they are there to help although it doesnt always feel like that.
mala