Hi K! It sounds like a very difficult time for you. I looked on the forum for a definition but it was too simplistik. Try going to the web md site. I don't have DID, at least it hasn't shown itself if I do. My Mother had it though. As with any condition there are different levels. She had a distinct form, with clear alters but never knew it. My first suggestion is try not to stress yourself out too much. It might be helpful to keep a daily log to see if you are losing any time or if any other unexplicable things happen. Your best ally will be information. Obviously you've been diagnosed with a multitude of different things, which makes it very difficult to know if this particular doc has it right. A second opinion never hurts. I would also ask him to explain to you exactly how he came upon his diagnosis. Have him give you examples of your behavior that leads him to his conclusion. Deep inside you you know the truth. One thing I do is to get quiet and often times the quiet truth comes forward. No matter what, you'll make it. Questioning is a normal thing and a healthy thing. For the longest time I would argue with myself weather I had been as horribly abused as I had. It was just my way of being able to deal with it. Some truths take some getting used to. Good luck to you. I hope I was a little helpful. Annie