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Any point in a diagnosis for mild ASD?

angryhobbit

I'm in my thirties and always considered myself a bit of an odd duck but always got on with life, relationships, eduction jobs etc.

Lately I've been wondering whether I'm on the spectrum and was considering talking to my GP, but I'm wondering if there's really any point. I manage to get on with my life so what happens after a dagnosis that would benefit me?

Some people might find they understand themselves better because of it, but I'm also weary of defining myself because of it, and not pushing myself because of a 'condition'. I do have some mild depression for which I take medication, and I wonder what effect a ASD diagnosis would have on that.

So, what happens after diagnosis that would benefit someone in my situtation?

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  • Hi Angryhobbit,

    I thought it was possible I could be slightly Autistic, so my going to get a diagnosis was out of my own curiosity.  I was diagnosed in my late 30s. I live with depression also.

    My life has been difficult because of some of my own choices, or communication style.

    After learning about Autism because my Son is also Autistic I learned a lot about myself.

    If you do get the diagnosis it helps you to understand why you think or do certain things.

    Only tell those you love & trust.  

    My IQ is average I was able to work before I had my Son.  So as long as you can cope with life you won't get extra support.

    I thought very hard about if I want more children or a relationship.

    Plus how I connect with others or not.  

    If you have some difficulties with social situations a diagnosis won't hurt.

    it can help you to analyse your behaviour accept you & try to change things so you cope better.

    The most difficult thing to deal with is when others feel that all Autistic people have a low IQ or they feel your vulnerable & try to take advantage.

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  • Hi Angryhobbit,

    I thought it was possible I could be slightly Autistic, so my going to get a diagnosis was out of my own curiosity.  I was diagnosed in my late 30s. I live with depression also.

    My life has been difficult because of some of my own choices, or communication style.

    After learning about Autism because my Son is also Autistic I learned a lot about myself.

    If you do get the diagnosis it helps you to understand why you think or do certain things.

    Only tell those you love & trust.  

    My IQ is average I was able to work before I had my Son.  So as long as you can cope with life you won't get extra support.

    I thought very hard about if I want more children or a relationship.

    Plus how I connect with others or not.  

    If you have some difficulties with social situations a diagnosis won't hurt.

    it can help you to analyse your behaviour accept you & try to change things so you cope better.

    The most difficult thing to deal with is when others feel that all Autistic people have a low IQ or they feel your vulnerable & try to take advantage.

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