My T wrote to me:
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I am surprised that you don't think in terms of "anxiety." Heck, woman, you have an anxiety disorder!! (PTSD is technically an anxiety disorder). Although you seem to be able to over-ride some of that anxiety, in the right situations (such as in academic & work situations), it seems to me that you are generally anxious all the time. It's almost your norm, it seems. From the few times we've met in person, I'd say that your nonverbal presentation also speaks of anxiety -- the downcast or averted eyes; the knitting; the hunched posture as if you just want to be smaller; the earth-toned clothing that matches your hair and complexion, so that nothing stands out too much, and so on.

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I've never been able to get her to tell me a dx, exactly, but she has mentioned PTSD at least a couple of times before. I don't think I meet the criteria though. But then, I'm not generally aware of my anxiety either. I just know that I wish I could be invisable a lot, and I'd be a lot more comfortable hiding under a desk, although that would be weird so I don't do it if anyone is looking.