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Getting diagnosed as an adult female

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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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  • I'm 39 and currently awaiting assessment.  I have some ongoing issues at work and therefore,  feel the assessment might help with these. I'm also not relying solely on a formal diagnosis as I feel that regardless of how prepared I try to be, I may not be able to clearly convey what is happening in my head to someone who's attention I only have for a few hours. 

    The way I found out was relatively unique and now that I'm learning more, and speaking to others in the community and finding the number of similarities that I have with others, I suppose I'm more comfortable accepting it than I initially was. 

    Don't forget, the lack of diagnosis doesn't prevent you from finding ways to adapt. I've found that it's a lot of small changes that can make a big difference. 

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