How long have you been diagnosed?

Ive not been diagnosed yet, i'm 55 and only just realized i had the traits about 12 months ago, I've struggled all my life socializing, maintaining eye contact, struggled in job interviews,  I've struggled all my life,  I have put it down depression, alcoholism all sorts,  I stopped drinking for 5 years once but i still all the traits and problems i had before i stopped.  I have used alcohol alot to mix with people and feel so called normal.  I'm still not sure if i should bother the doctor asking for a diagnosis there is no cure for it is there?  

Ive not been diagnosed yet, i'm 55 and only just realized i had the traits about 12 months ago, I've struggled all my life socializing, maintaining eye contact, struggled in job interviews,  I've struggled all my life,  I have put it down depression, alcoholism all sorts,  I stopped drinking for 5 years once but i still all the traits and problems i had before i stopped.  I have used alcohol alot to mix with people and feel so called normal.  I'm still not sure if i should bother the doctor asking for a diagnosis there is no cure for it is there?  

I used to be a  heavy drinker but I managed to quit about ten years ago.

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome!

People feel differently about a diagnosis.

I'm about your age. It was good for me, as it has helped with my partner and I am starting to learn a bit more about myself.

I can see that it is OK to be self-diagnosed too.

Others probably want to close pandora's box.

No there is no 'cure'. It would be like curing you of being you. A formal diagnosis, or self diagnosis may help you come to terms with yourself.