Impy - I am the same way; have good impressions that belie the truth. T says that to me a lot "In some areas, Kiya, you function far better than most - but then in other ways..." and she NEVER finishes that statement. *sigh*. Getting out in the world, daily living tasks, functioning in the business world without panic and anxiety attacks or reverting to age 8... but in a regular convo with someone - these things really don't show up, unless there is a trigger.
In my initial ssd psych panel, (he was an idiot, imho) it really didn't go well - and naturally i was denied like nearly everyone is the first time. Yours is far more important at this stage, i know. Do you have a rep?