Do I go for assessment?

I've decided to go ahead, it's worth exploring I think, and I've got savings.

That seems completely unfair - and irrational of them too! Loads of autistic people suffer with mental health issues - so there’s bound to be an overlap. How weird. I’m sorry. Perhaps you could challenge it? It doesn’t seem fair for you to be force to go Privately for a diagnosis. 

Just a opinion I don’t value The way to  Seek knowledge is a just a quick example the root cause of problems in general is the issue itself knowing or being of are thoughts we create because how we processing every little thing form us knowing or being aware of a issue for one to   Over think a little issue to go into Overtime masking skimming everyone issues or problems are unique in life my personal opinion it’s best to keep positive no matters what life brings at you we are gifted once you unlock your ability life is amazing 

It would be good to understand myself better, which is why I'd like to be assessed.  

Unfortunately where I live they wont assess you if you are under the adult mental health team or learning disabilities team.   I can't be discharged from the AMHT because of the medication I'm taking, so I have no choice other than private.

Wow - that is a lot of money! If you are not in a hurry you could just approach your GP. I think it can take about 2 years to get an assessment. Whilst this is scandalously long if you are in no rush it might be worth considering. In truth it’s quite easy to find out oneself if your Autistic just by doing research online. 

Thanks Alisha.  I think it would help me to know if that's why I have certain difficulties. Most of the places local to me for assessment are £1900-2000, apart from one which is online only which is about half.

I think a diagnosis up is helpful in that it gives some clarity about the suspicions you have that you may be autistic. It might also be helpful for you in future if when using services  you might what to ask for reasonable adjustments because of being autistic. 
In terms of the cost of your Private Assessment - that’s a matter of what your income level is and how expensive this for you personally. It’s all relative and only you can make that judgement. 

no one can tell you whether to do it or not. gaining a diagnosis doesn't necessarily mean you will get the support that you need. personally, I have received no support. however, the diagnosis helped me as it explained to me why i do certain things. So, what i am trying to say is that you need to work out why you are considering a diagnosis and what you want out of it 

Alisha xx