I think it is helpful for people to find that what is wrong with them isn't a unique character flaw but a well-known problem, so they can feel less guilty and m

I think it is helpful for people to find that what is wrong with them isn't a unique character flaw but a well-known problem, so they can feel less guilty and maybe find known ways to cope. But that is all. What I don't like are things like using the label to reject responsibility for one's own actions because "all X are like that", being upfront about the label where it isn't necessary, glorifying the label ("X are good at Y"), and yes, forming an identity around the label. I guess it's kind of the zeitgeist what with identity politics and all that.