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Moodcycles: I'm not an idiot. I know that features =/= a PD. And I do have a lack of empathy but when it comes to a point in which I am sacrificing my own well being in the process, it's no longer something I can cope with. ASPD, or even antisocial features, is not synonymous with self-defeating or sadistic behaviour. And just because I may or may not have something, it doesn't mean I don't seek objective opinions on a life situation just the same as anyone else. And just because one has a PD does not mean they persistently lack self-awareness. I've always been aware, even during my mood swings & psychosis... Not something a lot of people can say for themselves but I guess I'm rare in that sense. So thank you for providing me with an incredibly generic & useless response that does not address my original issue at all. Much appreciated.
And I was certainly 18 when he made that assessment. I promptly left after seeing that. I'm not particularly thrilled with that notion myself!! I function too well for it to be a "disorder"; at least until now. I thought my boyfriend was an exception to the rule but now I'm not so sure.
I suppose I must attempt to work this through on my own...
h-b: I'll keep that in mind. Neuropsychology is what interests me as a career option personally... And it would ruin my ideal career because I wish to work alongside the FBI once I have my doctorate. If I actually were diagnosed, that would no longer be an option. I still have other options, but I always liked that idea.
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