Thank you for replying - sorry it has taken me so long to get round to posting back! Sometimes i get into moods where i can't seem to form the sentences i want to say, i know the overall concept but for some reason my mind and fingers resist.

Thank you Perna, your words calmed me a lot. It made me realise that this diagnosis is not a life sentence but perhaps can give me an idea of how to get better when i start therapy. It means a lot that you took the time to write what you did, i was not expecting such a thoughtful reply!

Thank you Alexandra - you brought into perspective my need for absolute concrete adherence to the criteria! But i'm afraid the math is WAY to hard for me to do either!!

I really appreciated both of your comments.
Thank you for helping me.