(((safe hug))) Yes, you can deal with the alters...they are just parts of you that have been segmented off because for some reason you can't deal with what they deal with, for you.

What is being written in the journal? Do you have littles who can't read and write? If so, put out drawing materials or fold them into the journal...

What is going on IRL that you might not feel you can really handle yourself?

Talk to yourself. (best if alone lol) Tell yourself how much you need more control, and ability to know what time it is and to get to the important things on your list...

Hope this helps (((hug))