Criterion D: > There is clear evidence that the symptoms interfere with, or reduce the quality of, social, academic, or occupational functioning. That criteri

Criterion D: > There is clear evidence that the symptoms interfere with, or reduce the quality of, social, academic, or occupational functioning. That criteria is not optional. (Someone please correct me if I’m wrong) Edit: Same applies to Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Criterion F: > The anxiety, worry, or physical symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. So if the disorder positively impacts all areas of your life, you can’t be diagnosed with the disorder. Which kind of makes sense.