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Getting diagnosis (adult) - yes or no

NAS77223

Hello,  

I am in my late 30s and considering looking into an Autism diagnosis for myself. My son has recently been diagnosed, he is 8 years old. I have suffered mental health since being a teenager although I manage it on the whole well now. I have identified many traits in myself through learning about Autism through my son.  I have also completed the NAS quiz which resulted in a score indicating "significant Autistic traits". I have spoke to my local GP practice who advised against it saying "we are all on the spectrum somewhere and as an adult there is no benefit to getting one". If I'm really honest I felt really sad about these comments as I feel getting a diagnosis will help me understand myself and accept myself more. It may also help my son which is the most important thing to me. Has anyone else felt this way or could give me advice/opinions?

Kind Regards. 

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  • Hi there, 

    I was diagnosed last year at 46 :) My son was diagnosed at 4 years old (16 years ago) but I never really saw it in myself until about 3 years ago. Like you I had anxiety but put a lot of my autistic traits down to other things.

    For me, the diagnosis has been really positive mostly. It has allowed me to have more compassion for myself and most of all, understand myself better. I am still getting to know the real me after years of masking, and accepting this new me without judgement or self criticism.

    Good luck on your journey of self discovery x

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  • Hi there, 

    I was diagnosed last year at 46 :) My son was diagnosed at 4 years old (16 years ago) but I never really saw it in myself until about 3 years ago. Like you I had anxiety but put a lot of my autistic traits down to other things.

    For me, the diagnosis has been really positive mostly. It has allowed me to have more compassion for myself and most of all, understand myself better. I am still getting to know the real me after years of masking, and accepting this new me without judgement or self criticism.

    Good luck on your journey of self discovery x

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