A lot happens when a switch occurs. Each transition involves reorienting to time and becoming aware of the current situation. Attention, perception, and control of the body must be re-established. Memory access recalibrates, and the nervous system shifts states.
Because the switch itself may appear quick, the recovery cost is often overlooked.
Frequent transitions can quietly compound fatigue over time.
This page is part of the Why Is DID So Exhausting? section of the CommuniDID site, which explains the hidden cognitive and emotional effort involved in dissociation, including internal coordination, memory management, and vigilance.
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