I find this interesting because I am VERY big on labels.

I consider myself an information junkie. When I learn about something new, I like to learn a LOT about it. Usually, it's about proving something wrong, lol.

I consider myself intelligent so when I see something online that defies all logic and reason I call bullsh!t and I do research. Then I can speak on the subject with some form of actual knowledge instead of what people tell me (think religion and politics).

But for this reason, I do like to be able to NAME stuff. Yes we're all different. I accept after having read enough about it, the fact that I have ADHD and Bipolar. However I am also very aware that my experience and the next person's experience will vary greatly.

One of my traits that if I'm recalling correctly is NOT tied to one of my actual diagnoses is my "all or nothing" thinking. Everything is very black and white. I think this is another reason I cling to labels.

My research into my perfectionism (one of the issues I truly believe causes the most of my misery), would indicate another personality disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder. Not to be confused with OCD. I saw that's not listed here in the personality disorders, but I never did check to see if there's a subforum in OCD. So the perfectionism, black and white, a NEED to be able to identify and understand - I'm BIG on labels. I almost envy the people who can SAY they're not big on labels b/c that seems more NORMAL to me.