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To Get A Formal Diagnosis or Not? ADVICE please!

Danny
over 6 years ago

I visited my GP yesterday and spoke to her for the first time about Aspie’s. She said that she would refer me if I wanted but posed the question what would it achieve? Or rather what would I want to achieve? What are my reasons for seeking one? 

I need some opinions and experience about self-diagnosis vs formal diagnosis...I have some reasons already which I will inevitably list at some point...

but for now I’m just interested in a general opinion so I can make the choice a little easier...

many thanks for your helps!

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  • over 6 years ago

    Hi. I am new to the forum. 

    My wife is  Dr / Psychology  and found me "odd" in behaviour often!  My GP Was dreadful and wanted to put me on anti anxiety meds. ...I refused!  I contacted  The Autistic Society  And they were the best organisation I have ever met!  Love them!  I returned to my  GP  And got formal diagnosis for  OCD  And  Social Phobia. Some. ..Not all of "the vail" has cleared. I am still "awkward" however realise the fact!  

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  • over 6 years ago

    Hi. I am new to the forum. 

    My wife is  Dr / Psychology  and found me "odd" in behaviour often!  My GP Was dreadful and wanted to put me on anti anxiety meds. ...I refused!  I contacted  The Autistic Society  And they were the best organisation I have ever met!  Love them!  I returned to my  GP  And got formal diagnosis for  OCD  And  Social Phobia. Some. ..Not all of "the vail" has cleared. I am still "awkward" however realise the fact!  

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