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Newbie Q: does a professional diagnosis help? is it worth the stress?

MarcoPolo

A pre-disclaimer!
I understand that everyone's condition is unique and I'm sure that diagnosis has been hugely helpful to many. I'm 52 and wondering if it is worth it for me since I have got this far in life with out it so far, though the struggle is hard. I dont mean to put judgement on the diagnosis, the condition or any individual. I just don't wish to add more hassle to the complexities of life! Hoping you will understand! Thank you.


Hi,

I saw the introductions group and thought I should join in. I've been reading many of the posts and it is comforting to realise I'm not the only one that has over-sensory conditions and struggles in life. Thank you. It has made me realise I should perhaps speak up as the conversation could help others too.

I'm 52 and currently not officially diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). I've been having a long chat with AI on the pros and cons of getting diagnosed as I don't yet know if it would help me or just add to the stress.
In your opinion does a professional diagnosis help? is it worth the stress? Why should I or why shouldn't I go for a professional diagnosis?

A little background for reference:
I have a close and caring friend that works in mental health that has been helping me.
I score 179 on RAADS-R and similar on the other tests.
Reflecting on life it suddenly makes sense why everything has been so hard.
And when I say suddenly, I have been studying this for the last 12 months.

I have lots more to ask but I'll not spam the forum (yet!)

Thank you.

(BTW my name isn't Marco but I'm very discreet about my condition at the moment) 


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  • Hello Mr Polo, I think sometimes you may reach a point in your life either sooner or later where you feel that the issues you’ve experienced and had to deal need to be resolved or at least in some way known and acknowledged. For peace of mind and clarity it can feel important to know who you are, what makes you tick, what makes you tock too! For me personally a diagnosis was everything I felt I needed to make sense of myself, it was the self assuring hug for my ego to prove that I wasn’t the way I was because of anything I was doing wrong or that I was just in conflict with others ideals. It’s never too late to chase something if you really want it, the more time you spend on this forum the more I am sure you’ll be able to make more of an educated and informed decision. 

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  • Hello Mr Polo, I think sometimes you may reach a point in your life either sooner or later where you feel that the issues you’ve experienced and had to deal need to be resolved or at least in some way known and acknowledged. For peace of mind and clarity it can feel important to know who you are, what makes you tick, what makes you tock too! For me personally a diagnosis was everything I felt I needed to make sense of myself, it was the self assuring hug for my ego to prove that I wasn’t the way I was because of anything I was doing wrong or that I was just in conflict with others ideals. It’s never too late to chase something if you really want it, the more time you spend on this forum the more I am sure you’ll be able to make more of an educated and informed decision. 

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