Dnester first take some time to breath and relax.

I have heard of this happening its not the old version of hypnosis you see on tv or in these proven to be false movies and tv series. and books.

sometimes people with DID have done so much work on their self and their problems with other therapists and have done so much research that the two things together have caused a "natural" integration where a "system" in terms of DID no longer exist but the alters are still more defined/ separated. sometimes doing imagery (the new term for hypnosis in some locations) can help.

Dnester you have done therapy work for a while on all kinds of things according to your past posts, not always with the same therapists over the years and not all at once and not always on DID.

therapy for dissociation problems isnt just about DID and alters, its about all kinds of things things you have already worked on according to your past posts. for a moment throw out the diagnosis label and think instead about how much you now you about and can do to take care of your self and your problems... you obviously can use a computer so that right there says you can read write type, operate devices, the things you have posted about in various forums shows you know how to take care of your self and your daily life.

you have also posted researching and questions and gotten answers to thosemany in depth questions.

all these things go together to where you may in fact not have a "system" but still have alters that are separated from your main personality still.

Im guessing no one has explained what a "System" is in DID. you know how my posts say though DID causes problems in a persons life in all areas of a persons life but DID is consistent.

a "system" in DID is what gives that consistency. a DID system is where every single time the same alter comes out/ takes control it is because of the same trigger. Every time an alter comes out the same identical behaviors happen, each time the same alter talks with the therapist they have the same beliefs, thoughts and actions. the alter is connected in a certain way to the other alters and to the one they reside with in.

example ...

Rainy...every time there was a rain storm she was the one that took control. her thoughts behaviors, actions was all about the same thing, doing what was needed to get safe and dry and comfortable during a rain storm. She took control during therapy only when there was a rain storm outside going on. discussions in therapy with her were about what she knew about being abused and having to find the way home during a rain storm and how she took care of things during a rain storm. she was connected to me because it was my dissociating during abuse that caused her. She was connected to other alters too in a special way.

a DID has consistancy and a special connection between each other. that consistency and connection is called a "system" (a way of doing things)

Some people with DID do not have a "system" they may have parts and alters but they dont have a System anymore.

how does this happen well as a person heals their non dissociative issues that in turn heals their dissociative issues too. its all one physical body and all one physical brain. the more you know the more and faster you heal.

think of it like high school math class. the first day you know nothing about high school math but then as you read the book, do some work suddenly in the middle of the year you look back at the first few pages in the book and wonder wow this used to be so hard for me, I used to not be able to do that.

having DID is like that, the more you are in therapy, no matter what you are in therapy for, and the more you research and ask questions and get answers to your questions the faster you heal.

Dnester you have done amazing work. it may not feel like work to you but look back at all your posts starting from the beginning and you will see your progress with how you healed just posting and replying. you have also been researching and attending therapy on and off during your life time..

I am not surprised that though you have alters still you do not have a "system" thats a great thing. it means you are very quickly entering a point where you will not have alters anymore.

the hypnosis.... someone posted they do not do that any more. no they do not do the kind of hypnosis that you see in books and movies any more.

the new name for this is called visualization, relaxation and meditation, and imagery. some locations still use the old wording especially when they are dealing with someone who is into researching and reading all kinds of books about mental problems. why because thats the word the books and movies use and thats what word is familiar to that person.

yes using relaxation and imagery and meditation can help those who have alters and parts but no system any more.

all the process requires you to do is sit quietly, close your eyes, breathing, meditaiton exercises and then .......imagine ......... what you think that alter or part looks like.

then ..........imagine ..............rescuing, holding or taking that alter or parts hand and ..........imagine..........leading them into the present where its safe.

(for those that want more information on this process its also called working with the inner child, and IFS therapy. you can find information about these in your local library, or in book stores or online book selling places.)

congrats on your progress and rate of progress dnestor. keep up the great work.