Brandy,

I also saw that post from Inky when I was reviewing at that thread and also find it interesting. I did ask my therapist (around that time a year ago) what he thought of the possibility of me being “on the spectrum” and I don’t remember exactly what he said, but I have the impression now that he seemed to think there was a major criteria that I did not meet, or that there was something that sort of “disqualified” me. I also believe he said if I did want a diagnosis, I would have to see someone else for that because its not part of his practice, and I did not pursue that.

I guess my perspective on it currently is that I don’t know if a diagnosis would help me or not. I could see it possibly feeling like something I am trapped in, like I would be doomed to a life of social problems and isolation and being misunderstood. I can also see it potentially lifting some shame, giving me something to “point the finger at” and give me some explanation that may help end the confusion.