Hello

[Primrose]

I'm a little nervous about posting. Sometimes when I make a post in a forum I seem to say the wrong thing.

I believe I have Aspergers. I'm in 30s now. I haven't actually being officially diagnosed yet. Does anyone think getting a diagnosis would make a difference?

I've read a lot about Aspergers and I can relate to it all.

 

[SimonSays]

Hi Primrose

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Randall_L]

Hi, and welcome!

You're in a place where we all understand that it can be tough to put things into words. I have a lot of trouble with it too. Don't worry. You can also edit your posts if you catch something later that you could have done differently.

I'm self diagnosed, so I can't help you on whether there is any advantage to getting a formal diagnosis, but I'd say that if your self diagnosis is enough for you then that's all that matters.

Cheers!
Randall

 

[Starfire]

Welcome! A diagnosis might make a difference to you, but as an adult in reality it will give you very little benefit, in the UK anyway. It may be helpful to have a professional confirm your suspicion for your peace of mind. I found it helpful to get one.

 

[Primrose]

Hi, and welcome!

You're in a place where we all understand that it can be tough to put things into words. I have a lot of trouble with it too. Don't worry. You can also edit your posts if you catch something later that you could have done differently.

I'm self diagnosed, so I can't help you on whether there is any advantage to getting a formal diagnosis, but I'd say that if your self diagnosis is enough for you then that's all that matters.

Cheers!
Randall

Hi Randall

It's great to be in a place where people understand. Its a relief. I often feel misunderstood.

At the moment self diagnosis is fine for me.

 

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[Thinx]

Hi and welcome. I am self diagnosed and for me, thats enough. But it's probably good to read and research in depth to gain plenty of understanding of Aspergers and autism. Try Jessica Kingsley publishers for some useful texts, especially for texts relating to women with Autism, and how it can show itself a bit differently in women.

Another area to look into might be ADHD, which is sometimes also relevant and for which diagnosis seems more straightforward than for autism, it seems to be picked up more easily, as is dyslexia.

I hope you enjoy it here and find it useful and supportive.

 

[unperson]

Dx is necessary for people who can't support themselves and some people want it just for the satisfaction of an official opinion. Can be negatives to official dx, privacy/discrimination etc. Echoing the above post, NVLD is a close cousin.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[SusanLR]

Welcome Primrose!

If self diagnosis is good enough, it's good enough!
Some people do find it helpful to have an approval and some want it for help if you can't
make it in life alone.

I didn't know about Asperger's and very little on Autism when a grief counselor told me she thought
I had all the signs and suggested a professional diagnosis.

Lucky for me, there was a psychologist who's specialty was in ASD for children and adults closeby.
I did a lot of investigating on-line first and it all fit.
Then I got the formal diagnosis.
It did help to understand me and my life.

 

[Alexej]

Welcome @Primrose

Although getting a diagnosis is a bit of a faff it may be worth it to give you confidence to say with certainty that you are on the spectrum. Beyond that it probably does not make much difference

 

[VictorR]

Welcome! The main reason why one may wish for an adult diagnosis is where it may be required for supports (be they at work or otherwise) but as others have noted, self-diagnosis is quite well accepted in our community

 

[Primrose]

Thank you all for welcoming me. For now self diagnosis is enough.