I used to get a kind of brain freeze or numbness/tingling when switching back, don't notice it as much now. My T said as we get better at switching, it happens more smoothly and can be unnoticed by other people. Said its best not to force insiders to come forward as this can cause issues. They'll come forward when they're ready. I haven't connected switching with headaches before but my insiders have been quite active inside but not switching so much lately and I've been having migraines alot lately. Interesting.

Switching is very exhausting especially in the early stages. T also said that people who have insiders need to take lots of breaks (have to acess your own needs) and get lots of sleep to help have the energy with all those living inside of us. Its been a huge change in life style for me. My world is definitely smaller - no large groups of people in social settings, more 1 on 1 relationships and only a few relationships as I have my children and gkids as well. The people on the outside and those on the inside is pretty much all I can do. Also need time before bed to be alone and wind down longer so I turn off my phone early.