thanks. i didn't get to go that in depth as it was near the end of our session, but i do plan on talking more about it and how it all has been for me from the start of when i knew about them (very early childhood) until now.

i would have to say even though i am not a professional that i would be in between those two...but if it's more a matter of the alters not taking complete control over my body, it just seems odd to automatically just say they are ego states when there is more to them than just a feeling or two.

i did ask her though if they can disappear for years..and she said anything can happen..so that at least helps with one question i had.