For many many years my mum and I have been quite convinced that I'm on the autistic spectrum. I'm extremely unsociable, like having routines, have self harmed in the past, have trouble making eye contact, tend to focus on certain things and obsess over them, along with other things that appear to be diagnostic criteria. I visited a doctor a couple of years ago, who basically laughed me out of his office and said it was incredibly unlikely that I have aspergers. I was later diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, and depression, and was put on medication. But this has only helped a little, and most of the aforementioned symptoms are still there. I'm too scared to go back to a doctor, as I'm convinced they won't listen, but I have no idea if there is any other way to get a diagnosis. Could I perhaps ask a counsellor, or somebody who works in a similar role? I'd really like a solid diagnosis, whether it ends up being autism or something else. I really don't believe it's social anxiety disorder, and I don't know what else to do. Please help?
