The "what if" kicked in

It's around one month to my assessment and the "what if" kicked in. I don't care much about diagnosis,  but I can't imagine myself not belonging here. This online community has done great at improving my mental health. I can't imagine how much I would cry if it turns out, this place is not for me, because I'm not autistic. 

Otherwise I need a doctor to state on a paper, why I shouldn't drive a car (pushing at work because my manager resigned)

I constantly have problems processing information and people often get annoyed or somehow worried about me reacting with delay.

I collected as much documentation as possible.  I was going to request a copy of one examination that was done 18 years ago,  they keep it up to 20 years after the examination. Then they destroy it. The problem is that I don't remember exactly what was the name of this examination,  date, I only know in which clinic and can only write the year. Tge only person, who could help me with the information is my mom, but I wouldn't trust her words because she lies and gaslight a lot. I already found examples of her twisting everything. 

I'm sorry for this rant. Maybe i dont deserve the privilege of belonging here. My little friends helped me calm down a little. 

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  • you will still be very welcome here. You are a valued member of the forum.

    Totally agree. I love your paintings and model scenarios. I was 'briefly' diagnosed by a counsellor, then a consultant Psychiatrist, age 54. It wasn't what many call,'proper' diagnosis [whatever that means] but the fact is, I FEEL comfortable and at home in this community. If you like, I adopted it! So, don't be over-concerned about diagnosis in the matter of belonging here - it's where you feel at home, safe, happy and fulfilled that's more important.

  • And hey, even though I already knew Lotus doesn’t have a diagnosis, I still respect her opinion on this site. Heck, she could be wrong about having Autism and I’d STILL respect her opinion, since she obviously knows enough about the subject to be a big help for others. (Sorry Lotus, I do believe you’re Autistic, lol)

    So same for you, AlienOn3arth. Your opinions, concerns, and advice are thoroughly welcome here no matter what happens with the assessment.