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I finally got diagnosed. (self.autism)
submitted 1 year ago by laribA to c/[email protected]
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"The results of this evaluation are indicative of autism spectrum disorder."

Never before have I been so relieved and yet so dismayed to read such a sentence.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What made you pass this diagnosis ? I mean, you are certainly an adult, does anybldy ever picked you had some autistics traits ? Sorry if I sound rude, got diagnosed for "adhd symptoms" aka my symptoms was too mild during my childhood, and really got stronger once I had another longterm issue during my teens.

[–] laribA 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

What made you pass this diagnosis ?

There was some part of me that doubted if I really had autism, so I wanted to get it checked out. Also, if I was diagnosed, maybe I could get some benefits or something like that.

I mean, you are certainly an adult, does anybldy ever picked you had some autistics traits ?

Well, I'm actually not an adult; I'm only 16. There are also, apparently, resources that autistic adolescents like myself would benefit from.
Has anyone ever picked on me because I displayed "autistic traits"? I don't…think so, but I have definitely been ostracized because of it. Then again, I have been told that I am a horrible judge of character, so maybe I'm giving certain people too much of the benefit of the doubt.

Sorry if I sound rude

Don't worry, you don't.

got diagnosed for “adhd symptoms” aka my symptoms was too mild during my childhood, and really got stronger once I had another longterm issue during my teens.

I'm sorry. I hope you're doing all right now.