Undiagnosed autism 31 year old

I had never heard of autism until my nephew was diagnosed around 6 years ago. I started researching and found I have a lot of the social problems associated with autism. I done a few online assessments and all of them said im on the spectrum. I spoke to my GP and he said it is very likely that i am autistic but he wouldn't want to label me. I have a good job and im in a long term relationship but i know that something is wrong and have always felt different. Im not stupid but my social IQ is low and it bothers me everyday. How will i go about trying to get a diagnosis?

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  • I didn't get my diagnosis until I was 40. 

    I asked the doctor to refer me to a specialist after showing him the Cambridge online assessment form. 1st time they said I might be, but then managed to get a second assessment which stated there was no 'might' about it. If there is a local charity dealing with autism I suggest you approach them for advice.

    For me the proper assessment was emotionally painful, I didn't realise how many coping mechanisms I used to use to hide my social inabilities. Once you have a diagnosis there is no going back, and no magic pill. Took some time, with a number of setbacks to get in tune with my Aspergers. 

  • Did you find the diagnosis helped you? Thanks for your reply 

  • You have to think clearly whether it would help you to have a diagnosis on your medical records or whether you would rather it was something you kept to yourself and family 

  • What negative effects could a diagnosis have? 

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