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Getting diagnosed as an adult female

NAS73342

Hi.

I'm struggling a little bit. I've struggled with a lot of issues all of my life (in late 30s now) and someone close to me has now suggested it might be autism. I read the link she sent me, and I identify a lot with what she has said.

However, I have also had issues with getting help and support for other problems and I dont know if I need a diagnosis, what it will change and how it will help 

I feel like it won't change the fact that I struggle socially and it won't help me make (and keep) meaningful friendships. It won't change who I am.

I guess I am looking for support from others who have attempted to get a diagnosis at an older age, and what difference it made to them. 

Thanks. 

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  • hi

    here is my overplan sent to many people in this forum it comes from a website of the same name. that is in the graphic

    Make a list of reasons why u think u are autistic.

    include blood relatives in your family who are autistic or adhd or called weird/different

    and a list of occasions when u have been called weird, autistic, different

    the list should be electronic ie so you can email it to anyone who wants it.

    best of luck

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  • hi

    here is my overplan sent to many people in this forum it comes from a website of the same name. that is in the graphic

    Make a list of reasons why u think u are autistic.

    include blood relatives in your family who are autistic or adhd or called weird/different

    and a list of occasions when u have been called weird, autistic, different

    the list should be electronic ie so you can email it to anyone who wants it.

    best of luck

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