Hi Shmooey,

My actual diagnoses are GAD and C-PTSD. I don't have the DID diagnosis, but I believe that I have co-conscious DID or at least DDNOS. My t and I have discussed the possibility. I've taken the DES and scored high on dissociation. Both my t and my h have seen me switch.o

Like you, I work full-time. I think it's possible because (1) my work is mostly solitary (I'm a writer) and (2) I have alot of control over my parts. It's only when I get triggered that problems come up and I am in danger of others "discovering" my dissociation. But when I do get triggered and a different part of me takes over, I often have to go home sick because I can't cope. Thankfully, it doesn't happen too often.

Some of my coworkers know I've had depression and anxiety and/or have gone to counseling. But they don't know how extensive my issues are. I am good at presenting myself as in control.

I think sometimes it can be a disadvantage to be high functioning with a mental illness because other people really don't know how much work it takes to carry on day to day in a "normal" way. You don't look sick from the outside, so it appears that you are always OK. I guess that's a good thing in one's job. But when you need empathy, validation, or support, you often don't get any.

Be assured that you are not alone in this.

Peaches