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Getting a diagnosis

Orangegnome

Hi I just want to ask a question about getting a diagnosis as an adult. I am considering applying to be assessed, but at the age of 50 I am not sure what value I will get from this. I can read all the A.S.D.  self help books on how to be kind to myself and cope with the world better and gain a lot from that. But I wonder what the benefits of having a confirmed diagnosis would be. Can anyone enlighten me on their experience? Pray

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  • For me a formal diagnosis really helped me to be more compassionate and empathetic towards myself. It also helped me to better understand myself and my strengths and weaknesses. Also, the way my brain works I find comfort in the explanations so it was reassuring and validating to have an explanation for the way I am. I think pursuing a formal diagnosis depends on the person. Have a think about the pros a formal diagnosis would give you and think about if they are worth pursuing a formal diagnosis for. Self diagnosis and formal diagnosis are both valid just take the time to research the assessment process and think about why you would want it maybe even book a GP appointment to just discuss the possibility of going for one. :)) 

  • in reply to Wib

    Yeah I think I will. I just don’t want to waste anyone’s time, I did call the GP to ask a question about this yesterday and the receptionist was very helpful and gentle as soon as I mentioned autism. It might be just what I need. Thanks for your reply. 

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