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Should I bother getting professionally tested? (lemmy.world)
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Hello everyone. Growing up I was in a special education class pretty much all through school (4th grade on). I had learning disabilities and social difficulties (still do). I was never actually diagnosed with anything. I just accepted it for what it was and never looked into it untill recently. I went over my symptoms then looked into autism and noticed quite a few similarities. I took a few of the tests online and my results said I was on the spectrum and that I have at least half the symptoms on the test and to consult a physician.

I'm 31 now and I'm not sure how getting a professional diagnosis will help me at this stage in life other than closure I guess.

What are your thoughts?

Edit: Thank you everyone for your responses I really appreciate it! I will look into getting a professional diagnosis.

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[-] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

I was diagnosed at 41. I needed the confirmation so I could stop doubting myself, thinking I was just trying to convince myself to come up with excuses. It helped me reach out to resources and learn how to adapt my life to my autistic brain rather than following the prescribed NT path. For one, I could adjust my masking to the social setting rather than feeling like a fake person all the time, even alone, convincing myself that I have to act "normal" constantly or asking myself, "Why can't I be normal? What's wrong with me?" For another, I started to choose my environments and friends more carefully, which has let me feel more at ease as I'm around less overwhelming stimuli and bullies/abusers. My life has significantly improved since then. I highly recommend it. Let me know if you have any questions!

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