I struggle to relate to any of the categories in the table, to be honest. I suppose 'combo' would be closest, but then looking at that, the only thing that applies is the bits where it says 'varies' - none of the rest is terribly accurate for me either!
I suppose that is the problem with trying to divide into neat categories. There are so many combinations of symptoms and they'll be experienced differently by different people anyway.
Overall, I would say that I am 'high functioning' (if I ever gave the matter any thought!) in that I work full time, have positive relationships, am generally able to pay bills and take care of myself, don't struggle with anger and no longer struggle with self harm either. On the other hand, I have periods (when I am very low) where I do not 'function' well at all. But even then, it has less to do with many of the things mentioned in the table and more to do with simply struggling to get out of bed or carry out basic tasks.
Not personally convinced by the usefulness of these categories.
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