Diagnosis disadvantages

What an interesting way to look at it?  Just wanting a list of disadvantages?  Do you already have a list of advantages?  Are you thinking you "should" get a diagnosis....but are then scared of  what that might bring?  Obviously, no requirement to answer these queries....but I am genuinely intrigued.  I have read many dozens of threads in this place on the dis/adv of diagnosis, but never one that asks for just negatives.

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Number.

If there are disadvantages as well as advantages these should be known, don't you think? I didn't know some countries could ban you from emigration to them if you have had a positive diagnosis, for example. 

Yes. Absolutely.  I'm interested to see a list of practical and tangible setbacks to having a formal "autism" stamp on one's "file"/"medical record".....who wouldn't want to know!  Knowledge is power.

The thing that interests me is how one arrives at that specific question - ie to see a list of the setbacks - as one's first foray/post onto these pages.

I mean no implied incredulity nor criticism of 91091 with my post above because their question is wholly reasonable and sensible.

Apologies if my curiosity comes over as rude....that is never my intention....thanks for asking for my clarification Nexus.

Yes. Absolutely.  I'm interested to see a list of practical and tangible setbacks to having a formal "autism" stamp on one's "file"/"medical record".....who wouldn't want to know!  Knowledge is power.

The thing that interests me is how one arrives at that specific question - ie to see a list of the setbacks - as one's first foray/post onto these pages.

I mean no implied incredulity nor criticism of 91091 with my post above because their question is wholly reasonable and sensible.

Apologies if my curiosity comes over as rude....that is never my intention....thanks for asking for my clarification Nexus.

You are welcome, Number. I thi k it's always important to consider all eventualities to an issue