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To Get A Formal Diagnosis or Not? ADVICE please!

Danny

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!

  • In my case, I was advised to get a formal diagnosis so when I encountered problems at work and job interviews (which I always do). I would be protected by disability discrimination legislation.

  • I’m going to talk to my GP on Thursday,  but for me it’s wanting validation. I’ve always been odd, always had quirks, and, until recently, accepted them as me.  Autism was a remote reason for them.  All that changed when several people independently suggested it.  I now want to know if autism is the reason why I’ve felt different all my life, why I don’t get stuff.  I’m not sure how I’ll feel if it turns out I’m not autistic!

  • Hi Danny.....I have a full time job, a part time job, and am a parent......I could seek diagnosis...but also am not sure what benefit it would bring apart from being able to request adjustments at work and a bit more protection....I seem high functioning and coping....and the waiting time varies a lot x