Traits, impact and diagnosis
Reported traits, daily impact and a clinical diagnosis are different concepts.
Context matters
A trait is a recurring tendency described by self-report. Impact is how experiences affect daily life. A diagnosis is a professional conclusion from a broader process; one does not establish another.
Look across settings and time
A reported trait can mean different things at home, work, in relationships and across cultures. Duration, history, distress, strengths, accommodations and other explanations matter.