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Does an official diagnosis help

GreenGardener

Hi. I have been seeing a therapist for about two and a half years now. We have recently been talking about my possible autism. My therapist has said that although she can't diagnose me, my charatiristics/ things that I struggled with would probably be categorised as autism. I have done research myself  and through speaking with family members, think I am autistic.

Is going through with a proper diagnosis worth the appointment s and stress? I am conflicted, some family members are encouraging me to peruse it, others think it's enough that I know myself and can get help in other ways. 

Did getting a official autism diagnosis help other people?

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  • A diagnosis helped me accept who I am, and why I do and used to do certain things. It explained how and why I have difficulties with some things and it highlighted my strengths and abilities.

    I have had a lifelong struggle with my mental health and diagnosis improved my self esteem and gave me more confidence. The report was detailed and it explained why I am the way I am. I found it helped me to let go of long held guilt over my behaviour and failings. 

    I think that the decision of whether or not to seek diagnosis is largely dependent on the individual’s personality. Some people will be quite content to self diagnose and that is enough for them, also they may not need an official diagnosis for things like their employment. Others may need the assurance of an autism diagnosis and feedback report.

  • in reply to ArchaeC

    Thanks for your reply.

    I'm glad your diagnosis helped you. I didn't realise that there would be such a detailed report, I thought it would just be a kind of yes or no thing. 

    Although it has only just come up in conversation with my therapist, I have wondered before if I'm autistic, so it isn't something that has gone away. I do think after people's replies that it has helped a lot of people to know.

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  • in reply to ArchaeC

    Thanks for your reply.

    I'm glad your diagnosis helped you. I didn't realise that there would be such a detailed report, I thought it would just be a kind of yes or no thing. 

    Although it has only just come up in conversation with my therapist, I have wondered before if I'm autistic, so it isn't something that has gone away. I do think after people's replies that it has helped a lot of people to know.

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