"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.

Ho-lee crap. I just found out that all the writers who are full-time employees on my team have been RIF'd (Reduction In Force). Boy am I glad my contract ends in a week.

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

If that's the case? Go forth and get thee a real assessment, but still don't worry too much about what an internet test says, except as a starting point. I was treated for both anxiety disorders and depression off and on for much of my life before being diagnosed with ADHD -- with some success at nailing the immediate crisis, but without ever feeling like the "real" problem was being gotten at. Starting points are good.

But even so, I still say try not to worry on the basis of an online test. Unless it tells you you're Badger.

vw, feel free to copy and paste:

Dear [girl's name],

I received your request. I am unable to provide e-mail help at this time. I have a heavy course load, am working, and the tutoring I do helps supplement my income. If you would like to start working with me as a tutor/[continue with] tutoring, please let me know.

Thanks,
Valerie

!!!

Jilli, I thought your contract was for another month. I'm totally losing track of time, here.

You know, that happened to all the writers on my old team when it was turned into what is now your team. I found out about it on our way to the Dracula thing for your birthday when I ran into one of my former officemates.

Unless it tells you you're Badger.

But as a bonus: a very fine hat.