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My curent T seems to be not all that big on diagnosing. She said it doesn't really matter because the treatment is the same

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I just thought of something on this part. For me, it really did help to get a clear cut diagnosis. That way I could read up on it, learn new coping skills, organize my thoughts, and research. The PTSD part of my diagnosis came quickly, no one has ever had problems with that. Other parts, like the one time I was suddenly given a Borderline diagnosis by a Social Security psychologist reviewing my records (he had never even met me) was then changed by psychiatrists who actually worked with me. Every therapist I've had has also told me that I don't fit that diagnosis.

Also, I disagree that the treatment is all the same and therefore diagnosis doesn't matter. At least in my experience, there is a lot of overlap, yet each diagnosis does have unique facets also. Some things that work for one really don't work for another.

For instance, I can imagine that if I was in a deep gray depression, paying attention to my surroundings and responding might help a lot. I may need to get out and mix it up with people and events. Yet if I am in a heightened state of anxiety, I may need to remove some of my attention from my surroundings, and respond much much less.

Sarah