Benefits of a formal diagnosis?

Danjo 18 days ago

I am a 54 year old man and have done the ASQ and other online tests and have scored consistently in the autism ranges. A lot of my life experiences make more sense now - including extended bouts of anxiety and depression, insomnia, situational anxiety, introceptive confusion and others. I am wondering now about the benefits of a formal diagnosis. I’d welcome advice from others.

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Expecto_Patronum 4 days ago

I didn't really feel like I could tell people I was autistic until I had a formal diagnosis. I felt like a fraud. I also wanted the security at work of being able to ask for help and knowing I had some kind of protection for my needs.
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Expecto_Patronum 4 days ago

I didn't really feel like I could tell people I was autistic until I had a formal diagnosis. I felt like a fraud. I also wanted the security at work of being able to ask for help and knowing I had some kind of protection for my needs.
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