Well, it says something about self report someone where, you have the DSM 5 criteria then there are other materials that are indicators that treatment providers use to assess as well...Since she said she isn't seeking a diagnoses and not in therapy at least that wasn't stated....The bottom line is you have something, an alter this is within you now you that you are accepting, but don't want to make a mental health step. The only thing you can do is continue the research, read here, use as needed as it fronts, but the moment when if your life becomes unraveled don't hesitate to enter therapy...I like WebMD explanation, if your going to use here to type stuff, 1 alter could turn into emerge about 4 or 5 more alters, especially if you have a hectic life. Its best to let sleeping dogs ly, those memories open us some much and you meet one after the other. There is no set guideline on how quickly, how many, what they will say, what kind of turmoil, or anything like that. I agree with Amanda, if it is DID you probably heard and occasional voice low very low voice from time to time as a child , but with me mine got way more volume, way more humanized, less able to hide and put off themselves, they sprouted every where inside. And is very easy to want to be super person and go into survival mode then silently it can slip away from you, especially if you lead a hectic life. It is like a cheating spouse you keep poking around in there you going to find more and more the same with alters and memories....So if you are ready then enjoy the journey it isn't going to be easy, but if your rather cover it up and you ARE okay then so be it as well. If you feel you can handle it, DID is a coping mechanism don't worry about any type of therapy.