Yay Toby!

I'm not taking the test because I already know I'm kinda weird, whether or not some of my "symptoms" also map to something with a scary name. And I've made my peace with it.

Buffistas need to stop scaring themselves with unvalidated internet tests.

I'm more amused than scared, personally, but that's because, as I may have mentioned, I had to go through testing after my brother was diagnosed and then they tested for the wrong THING, which is why I'm reasonably sure I don't have an ASD, though we've never ruled out ADHD.

I'm happy with a self-assessment of flighty, cranky, and easily bored.

I'm not sure what they'd be able to do for me, though, as I'm pretty functional and what-not.

If it's not actually messing with your life, treat it as a more scary-sounding version of "which FF character are you?" -- or in other words, what Rick said.

Also, not taking stupid test because I've got enough damn neuropsychiatric initials, and every last damn one costs me co-pays.

I'm catching up:

teeters between fear of failure and fear of success

A far better place than the Valley of No Risk.

Boo, Cass's employers. The universe needs to make a special effort to treat Cass better.

Yay, Calli's mother. Yay, nonmalignant Toby.

Counseling~ma to Juliana and Z.

Much punctuation to Gud.

Such as, "Alcohol may intensify this effect"?

Yeah. Or, "Side effects may include unusual hobbies and obsessions, alienation from 'normal' people, and dry mouth."

"Side effects may include unusual hobbies and obsessions, alienation from 'normal' people, and dry mouth."

They have toothpaste for that last one.

If it's not actually messing with your life, treat it as a more scary-sounding version of "which FF character are you?" -- or in other words, what Rick said.

Well, I suffer from anxiety and depression, which meds help a lot with but don't entrely alleviate. I'm wondering if an accurate diagnosis of AS might help in the treatment of the anxiety/depression.

It can't hurt to bring it up with your therapist or doctor.

Ugh. I got an e-mail from a girl in the class that I'm the tutor for. She wants "e-mail" help. Well, that would actually be easier for me, but then I won't get paid. I don't know what to tell her. I'm a big fat meanie, and I want to get paid.

I'm wondering if an accurate diagnosis of AS might help in the treatment of the anxiety/depression.

I think there is some crossover, especially with the anxiety issue in regards to overstimulation and the like.

I need some job advice. I'm looking at relocating, probably in the next few weeks. Is there any point to sending my resume out now? Or will people not take me seriously with an address in a different state? Could I even find a place to live if I go somewhere and don't have a job? I have no idea how people manage this.