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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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  • I am 38 and only now am I going to be assessed for autism and ADHD, and I feel like that is only because my Doctor changed and it was one of the first things she said to me. Having had years of mental illness due to trauma and also dyslexia I assumed my behaviours were because of that. Turns out I have been masking my whole life so far. Taking preliminary questionaires scored me very high for ADHD and medium to high for Autism. Its likely to be a long waiting list before I get seen but hopefully will be worth it in the end. 

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  • I am 38 and only now am I going to be assessed for autism and ADHD, and I feel like that is only because my Doctor changed and it was one of the first things she said to me. Having had years of mental illness due to trauma and also dyslexia I assumed my behaviours were because of that. Turns out I have been masking my whole life so far. Taking preliminary questionaires scored me very high for ADHD and medium to high for Autism. Its likely to be a long waiting list before I get seen but hopefully will be worth it in the end. 

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