Carol,
I have many dyslexic, learning disabled, autistic and even mentally ill schizophrenics in my family and social circle. My son spent eight years in Special Ed; depression and schizophrenia are in the family genes; my company hires people who are different.
All have some difficulty in some social situations. Some have been institutionalized for their own proyection. None - I repeat NONE - allow these difficulties to invade their life or their self respect. Not one. Not one of them wears their problems on their sleeves (and I assure you, their problems are mammoth) as you and Lizzie do. Is it at all possible that it is your attitude and not your disability causing your perceived difficulties?
This is not an attack. Look at how you interact with people just here on Mudcat. Always accusing, always complaining, always belittling anyone who has an alternate opinion or view of life. Then look at others here on Mudcat who have the same difficulties/gifts that you have who are able to function socially, make a point without attacking and accept an alternate opinion as valid FOR THE POSTER if not themselves.
No one here judges you as less adequate. Many do take offense at your insistance that you are right they are wrong and the world has somehow cheated you.
Mary