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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 everone, thanks for the supportive comments.

    I've still not made up my mind what to do about this. I read a lot about the social problems ASD people have, but there's not much talk of how they feel. 

    I've always felt that I don't connect with people, even those closest to me and long term friends. The thing is, I wouldn't say I necessarily ENJOY people's company, it's more that I use other people as a means to break up the boredom I feel with my own company (that sounds pretty narcissistic). I have a very low boredom threshold, but very limited capacity for making my own fun. I'm not sure if my depression comes from the feeling of isolation from not connecting with people, or is causing it (or completely unrelated). 

    Does any of this sound like ASD?

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  • Hi everone, thanks for the supportive comments.

    I've still not made up my mind what to do about this. I read a lot about the social problems ASD people have, but there's not much talk of how they feel. 

    I've always felt that I don't connect with people, even those closest to me and long term friends. The thing is, I wouldn't say I necessarily ENJOY people's company, it's more that I use other people as a means to break up the boredom I feel with my own company (that sounds pretty narcissistic). I have a very low boredom threshold, but very limited capacity for making my own fun. I'm not sure if my depression comes from the feeling of isolation from not connecting with people, or is causing it (or completely unrelated). 

    Does any of this sound like ASD?

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