Three and a half years into therapy weekly for the Conversion Tremors/DID diagnosis. The tremors are much better and when it happens now, I can accept that I am getting rid of excess energy my body can't handle. So while my head may be bobbing yes, yes, yes and my right arm may be doing a dance, it's okay, it is just who I am. I feel reading others posts, that I was so very blessed to have a neurologist who referred me to a Psychologist who specialized in Complex PTSD.

Having a Service Dog has been wonderful for me and in fact, may be a big clue to my healing process. As a person who has shown and trained dogs for years, it was a natural fit for me to research training a Psychiatric Service Dog for myself. My Apricot Standard Poodle Beau has been trained to let me know when I am going to have an "episode". I find a place to sit down, Beau will climb into my lap, lean into me with his 70 pounds of compression therapy and lick the back of my neck to help me stay present. Beau has also been very calming to me, his love comforts me in a way no human can.

Having a Psychologist who specializes in trauma and a Psychiatrist who also specializes in this area as well has been so good. It makes a difference if you have a Doc who believes there is a DID diagnosis. I am very grateful to mayo Clinic for the ongoing support you offer your patients. If it had not been for the trip to May in Rochester for a second opinion, I honestly don't believe I would feel as good as I do today. Still a work in progress, meditation has been helpful to me, walking with our three dogs, and gentle yoga. grandma has to keep moving so she can chase Grandpa and those Grandkids!

There is much hope, there are wonderful therapists who specialize, and we are the indomitable ones who got where we are today through lots of effort. There were only glimmers of good moments for decades for me. I am glad to know the curtain is lifting for me. I love each and every one of you that is here sharing, offering aide, struggling or just saying, "Hi, I am here."