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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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  • I recently mentioned my belief that I am on the spectrum to a doctor in a hospital that I have gone to for years for other problems, and he told me that, unless my being on the spectrum is causing me problems(it could be argued that it is, but I am currently learning to cope with them), then there is little point in seeking a diagnosis. The one thing that did really help a great deal was the fact that he didn't dismiss my belief, so, even if you talk to your GP and he or she doesn't think you need to go for an official diagnosis, then, providing they doesn't dismiss how you feel, then it may well be beneficial to talk to them about it. It has certainly helped me a great deal to be open about it with the medical profession, and that's coming from someone whose family didn't initially believe that I may be on the spectrum. I hope, if you do talk to your GP, that you get the answers you seek.

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  • I recently mentioned my belief that I am on the spectrum to a doctor in a hospital that I have gone to for years for other problems, and he told me that, unless my being on the spectrum is causing me problems(it could be argued that it is, but I am currently learning to cope with them), then there is little point in seeking a diagnosis. The one thing that did really help a great deal was the fact that he didn't dismiss my belief, so, even if you talk to your GP and he or she doesn't think you need to go for an official diagnosis, then, providing they doesn't dismiss how you feel, then it may well be beneficial to talk to them about it. It has certainly helped me a great deal to be open about it with the medical profession, and that's coming from someone whose family didn't initially believe that I may be on the spectrum. I hope, if you do talk to your GP, that you get the answers you seek.

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