Published on 12, July, 2020
Now I know this sounds stupid, but I’m apprehensive about seeking a diagnosis, partly because I might be told I don’t have autism. I’m not sure where that would leave me. I guess it would just make me a bit of a weirdo, who has no real reason to find certain things so difficult.
I don’t feel 100% sure I have autism, but I’m questioning. I took the AQ test and scored 30, so not super low but not super high either. I’m not sure what the purpose to this post is, I’m just torn on what to do.
Regardless of any results, remember it's all a spectrum, and you will want to understand yourself (at some point, at least). You can still be a part of the autistic community despite any diagnosis, and you can still learn from other people's perspectives on this and any other message board. The diagnosis would just be a vehicle to aide you and best direct you to the knowledge and tools that will eventually help you with your life. (Knowing really is half the battle!)
I wish you the very best.
this is true