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Recently, I suspected that I may be autistic. But I’m scared to get an official diagnosis because of the discrimination that I would face after. Should I still go through with it?
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@katyrosso thank you 💕
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anyone who discriminates you for that you shouldnt let stick around. you are still the same you with or without the diagnosis.
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@katyrosso thank you! 💕
I think anyone that's going to scorn you for having autism or even getting a proper diagnosis doesn't understand how it appears differently in people. I know some people with autism who are very similar to how movies/shows portray it, but I also know ones who are savants/highly intelligent people. I say if it makes you feel better, get diagnosed and your real friends/family won't think anything otherwise. 💕☺️ There's more to you than just a diagnosis.
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@ChickenGirl1204 thank you! 💕
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I found out at 48. No one treats me differently. It was my view of it for the first few months. I adjusted and I'm much kinder to myself now.
@darkdoula1972 ah ok, I understand better now. Thank you! 💕
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I think you definitely should. The unknown tends to eat away at people. And if you get diagnosed then you were right with your gut feeling but if not then no worries anyway!
@shibby that’s true, I never considered that. Thank you! 💕
I actually was going to get tested prior to Covid happening. A lot of the ways we can shut down with anxiety can look like autism. It’s something I’ve wondered too! I agree with loveshespoke, especially if you’re in school. Because with a diagnosis you can get accommodations that support the way you learn. Like for my ADHD and anxiety, I can walk out at anytime. I can schedule a separate testing location so I’m not distracted by others. Etc.
@Baby_Cactus I’m not in school anymore, so I guess I missed out in that way. Thank you for your advice, I’ll definitely consider it more closely. 💕
If knowing would brig you some sort of comfort or peace, then yes. Absolutely.
@loveshespoke thank you for your advice 💕
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