Lately, I've noticed that a few of them ask "do you want me to take over?".

If it's a willful one, and I say "No, I'm ok", we're switching (no pun intended) between the body tensing up, as though preparing for the other to take control, and me being weak, and shaky.

When we both agree, or if it's someone that doesn't bother asking, take over is pretty easy. It happens on a deep breath, either an inhale or an exhale, and the body changes it's posture on that deep breath, depending on who's coming through. That's all I remember about my body.

The part that follows is like looking through a glass window. I can see what he/she is doing, but have no control over my body. I can hear what they're saying, but can't curb our words.

I don't know if it's just me, but when someone else is in control, it's like I can hear their thoughts. The voice behind their thoughts is different, but it's not just that. Their thoughts are so... Clear, so single-minded. It's like they know exactly what to do, how to do it and when.

My thoughts are always jumbled, going back and forth. But, my alter's thoughts have purpose and direction. It's weird we share the same body.

Getting back from a switch is the worst part. It leaves me shaky for a day or so to come, and foggy headed.