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Doctor doesn't see point of diagnosis.

Paddy

I went for a check-up at my hospital today, and told my doctor of my belief that I am on the autistic spectrum. He said there was only any point in going for a diagnosis if my belief is causing me problems, such as with socialising. Since it isn't, then I suppose I can at last accept that I am on the spectrum, and it feels very nice to have that closure.

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  • I agree that it would probably take a lot of time, and perhaps I should seek a diagnosis in the future, but, really, I am still getting to grips with the probability that I am on the spectrum.

    Luckily, I bypassed my GP surgery and went straight to a hospital consultant who has treated me for many other health problems over the years. I don't think my GP surgery would have been nearly as supportive, as they do not see me so often, and I thought it was good that my consultant didn't dismiss me, at least. I will see what happens over the next few weeks and months, consider things carefully, and take the next step if and when I think it's necessary. At the very least I like myself a lot more now than I did in the past. 

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  • I agree that it would probably take a lot of time, and perhaps I should seek a diagnosis in the future, but, really, I am still getting to grips with the probability that I am on the spectrum.

    Luckily, I bypassed my GP surgery and went straight to a hospital consultant who has treated me for many other health problems over the years. I don't think my GP surgery would have been nearly as supportive, as they do not see me so often, and I thought it was good that my consultant didn't dismiss me, at least. I will see what happens over the next few weeks and months, consider things carefully, and take the next step if and when I think it's necessary. At the very least I like myself a lot more now than I did in the past. 

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