Loss of consciousness?

Does anyone else lose consciousness when they're switching? Anyone ever stop breathing?

Quite often there is "dead air" between Jonathan's leaving and Jon's "taking charge" where he just goes limp. That can get kinda scary, but usually it's only a second or less. Jonathan will usually tell me to hold him so that he doesn't get hurt when he passes out. It's just unnerving to hold my lover's unconscious body, waiting for someone to show up...
And yesterday it got worse. He stopped breathing. He stopped breathing during three separate switches (He's still speed switching). He's really freaked out by it, and I am too. The last time, I ended up giving him mouth to mouth because it was taking too long. Maybe I'm just impatient, but I was really scared!

Does that happen for anyone here?
Or is this something different we should worry about?
Still no insurance, still no T, still no pdoc.
I hate to keep bothering you guys. I know you can't tell me anything about what's going on with him because you aren't him. I just don't know where to talk about this. Thanks for being so kind.

If you stop breathing then the worst that can happen is that you faint at which point your breathing will kick in again automatically.

Hi Kendyll, that would be scary! I agree with kim in that if he did faint, he would probably start breathing again, but I sure would have to do a lot of self talk to believe it every time. Is it possible for him to go to a medical dr and just get checked out to make sure there is nothing else going on for him in addition to stuff until he gets in with t or pdoc?

I don't know if that's happened to me but no one has said anything to me about it. I'm sorry. Wish I had some more words of encouragement.

Glad you are feeling safe to post though. We are listening and care.

I can imagine that is scary. I guess I wouldn't know if it happened to me but no one has mentioned it. Sorry I can't help any more.

BB

The Protector (Jonathan) told me last night that HE'S the reason some of the switches are so hard. He's fighting to stay, and that causes the headaches and the passing out.

He told me he loves me, and he wants to stay with me. He doesn't want to leave me, so he tries to fight it.

Ooookkaaay...What do I do now?
Jon (Main) and I have talked once or twice about letting Jonathan have a "date night". It sounded like a good idea. I don't know if it's ethical or practical or acceptable to date both of them, but in some ways...isn't that for them to figure out?
But now I don't know if that would be such a good idea. If they're already fighting because Jonathan's falling in love with me, would it help or hurt to let us develop more of a relationship?

I just don't want to be a problem. I don't want them fighting over me. Especially if it causes physical harm.

Sounds confusing Kendyll. Any luck with getting a T yet?

It IS confusing!

He's got a friend who's some kind of T, and that guy is scheduling him for regular "coffee breaks" off the clock. Not quite the same, but I guess it's better than nothing. The community system around here is pretty bad. I mean, they're good to stabilize you when you finally crack up, but not so great for maintenance or preventative care...

We're still going to a medical doctor as soon as we have money - just to make sure he's OK. Just 'cause Jonathan thinks he's the reason...there could still be something physical going on, too.

I don't know...I love him all, and I like spending time with all of them. I don't want to play favorites. I don't think Jonathan's ever been loved or been in love before (which kinda makes sense). I think he deserves love, too, but not at the expense of anyone else.

Hi Kendyll,
That's wonderful that he has someone who is trying to help. I hope it will help him.

Just remember, it's all him when it comes down to it, though I do understand his and your feeling that they are different due to the separations in the brain and the differences in the parts.

My T has said she really likes me, all of me (even the parts that aren't as- sociable, in her words ). It's hard for me to think it's all me sometimes because I don't know much about the other parts of me outside of what I hear. It's a pretty weird thing for me sometimes.

Hopefully one day soon, your bf's parts will be more together and this won't be quite such a problem. You are a brave and wonderful woman to be so supportive to him. I wish you the best of luck.

PS. I love your signature quote!