Deciding who/when to tell

Telling them might help as it means they will understand your situation and what you're going through better - in theory. My GP understood perfectly and has been a big help and very supportive. My mental health team and home team aren't as supportive and treat me like I don't have Autism and just mental or something.

At the end of the day - it's up to you who you tell and when you do it. There's no rush. Just do it when you are comfortable to 

I'm glad your GP was helpful, sorry about your MH team, that's what I'm worried about, them discounting it or saying that I can't have therapy because of autism.  I'll feel better when I read the reports they're going to send me to give to people.  At the moment I wish I'd never been assessed.

I'm glad your GP was helpful, sorry about your MH team, that's what I'm worried about, them discounting it or saying that I can't have therapy because of autism.  I'll feel better when I read the reports they're going to send me to give to people.  At the moment I wish I'd never been assessed.

I hope your GP and teams will be understanding and helpful with this. Being assessed I think is definitely a good thing. It brings with it a comfort, you know why you're like you are and it's also brought you here to others in the same boat who will always have your back. And like Dawn says it will hopefully bring you the right help. 

You could also put them in touch with the service that diagnosed you. That might help them understand better. Xx

Ah purple  your assessment could be your key to the right help at last - depending what they understand. I hope your team do understand autism.