Hi there, thank you so much for your reply. Yes I think you're right 'shape-shifting' is not exactly right, as the threapist /obsever does not see me literally take another form; however for me it was spot on. i literally saw myself age, my hands, arms and legs, and become heavier and take on a persona like my mother. Maybe a perception of my mother - was very dark and horrible to actually become her. I'm still quite traumatised by it. I don't see it as an 'alter'. Or I could be in denial. but if it is an alter then I have a real battle on my hands. I found it amazing to switch from a younger women, into a super depressed old woman. It's really disturbing my sense of identity - I really don't know who I am anymore. This may not be news to any of you - it's new to me. thank you for reading