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Discovering I may be autistic!

courtneym_t

Hi, so I’m 33 female and I’ve always seemed to struggle with depression and anxiety and what seems like day to day life! Always back and forth through the same struggles. I’ve been speaking to a new Gp and practice psychologist and they’ve both said they believe I’m autistic which has some what taken me back. The GP is referring me for diagnosis and I’m wondering if a diagnosis at this point is going to help? I’m stuck in a back and forth state of not knowing what to do. Has anyone else found that just knowing has helped them? 

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  • I found that just knowing, without a formal diagnosis, helped me. The GP I was seeing at the time said I probably was on the spectrum, but that if I had a diagnosis I wouldn't get any help as I was able to work. He said I could request one at a later date if I wished, but I haven't felt the need.

    However, learning about autism and how it makes me different to the majority, plus talking to people on this forum who have the same experiences, has helped me a lot. I hope it helps you.

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  • I found that just knowing, without a formal diagnosis, helped me. The GP I was seeing at the time said I probably was on the spectrum, but that if I had a diagnosis I wouldn't get any help as I was able to work. He said I could request one at a later date if I wished, but I haven't felt the need.

    However, learning about autism and how it makes me different to the majority, plus talking to people on this forum who have the same experiences, has helped me a lot. I hope it helps you.

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