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Questioning whether I am really autistic?

Martin_91

So I’ve recently got a formal diagnosis of autism from a psychiatrist after an assessment and pre assessment questionnaires etc.  I am 34 years old, at first I felt a sort of rounded feeling like “oh yes, all those things make sense now”, but now I’m questioning am I really autistic, did the psych get something wrong.   I’m just overthinking on it and reflecting on it. 

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  • I'm glad I'm not the only one who questions my diagnosis!


    I got diagnosed in September 2024. As more people are getting diagnosed, I do think quite a bit "Am I actually autistic, or is this a newish label medical professionals are trying out on me?" As my way of thinking and behaving has been life long, I don't see it as a disability. I believe everyone else thinks the way I do - Don't we all like a routine? Don't we all have preferences? Doesn't everyone plan conversations before having them? 

    It's also why I don't use the sunflower lanyard in public, in case people don't believe me and think I'm making it up.

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  • I'm glad I'm not the only one who questions my diagnosis!


    I got diagnosed in September 2024. As more people are getting diagnosed, I do think quite a bit "Am I actually autistic, or is this a newish label medical professionals are trying out on me?" As my way of thinking and behaving has been life long, I don't see it as a disability. I believe everyone else thinks the way I do - Don't we all like a routine? Don't we all have preferences? Doesn't everyone plan conversations before having them? 

    It's also why I don't use the sunflower lanyard in public, in case people don't believe me and think I'm making it up.

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