I am new to this board, but not to ivillage. I have been CL-ing for at least 2 1/2 years (I can't remember the exact date lol). I have been through my own mental health issues as well as being trained in counselling and psychology. I do not think I have DID although it was suggested at one time. I do have dissociative disorder-NOS (I think that's what it's called), with depersonalization, derealization and other dissociative episodes. I believe it all stems from SA as a child and adult. I have OCD and bipolar disorder but an stable and moving forward. I used to have an eating disorder. Several other disorders have been dx'd at one point or another, but I really don't care about labels. I just wanted to learn how to cope and move on with my life. In the same manner I would never judge anyone on their dx or lack thereof.
I am a perpetual student. On top of my college (3 diplomas) in counselling and psychology, I am nearly done my second B.A. (I'm done classes just need to write one exam). I am a certified practioner of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). I have done other trainings and continuing education as a feel. :) I am about to apply for grad school for my masters in transpersonal psychology and doctor of naturopathy.
I am also a photographer, artist and musician. I love the outdoors. I have a cat and he is my life. :)
