Hi everyone, I'm mainly posting this to seek some experiences from others who may be in similar positions, to see if I think it will be worth going through the process.
I'm a woman in my thirties, I first came across the idea that I may be on the autism spectrum several years ago but dismissed it, but have been looking into it more and more recently. I seem to fit the descriptions and scored highly on the AQ test. I've been treated for depression over the years, and been through therapy for anxiety, but never with autism as a consideration.
Seeking professional help is always a harrowing experience, I get extremely anxious at the GPs and have utterly failed to describe what was wrong on several occasions (e.g. wanting to ask for help for emotional/mental issues, and just listing physical symptoms instead as I get too anxious).
Because going to the doctor's is so difficult for me, I want to know what the benefit of getting a diagnosis could be. Is it worth putting myself through the stress?
I'm employed, and I have a very supportive partner, but I have quite severe issues with social anxiety, have very few friends as a result, and find work difficult (I sometimes take sick days for anxiety). I also have real problems dealing with changes to my routine, and any unexpected events coming up. Might getting a diagnosis (if correct) help me work through this? What kind of support is out there?
