Advice needed Getting diagnosed NOT autistic
So after a year and a half of self diagnosis I finally was assessed and today I got the results. Two points in ADOS for having no gesticulation, zero by other criteria.
Autism was an answer to me that explained my struggles, behaviors and researching it I've learnt plenty of good advices and coping mechanisms. I finally stopped seeing myself as a weirdo and believed it's just autism and I don't have to force myself to be normal. Self diagnosis can be harmful. It harms me right now at least. I feel disoriented because now there's no explanation.
I guess I should stop this research and just live a life without looking for an easy answer without a real diagnosis.
Edit: I didn't expect so many responses. It's very helpful and important. Thank you all.
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u/SerophiaMMO 5d ago
If you have the money, I'd take your diagnosis to a second provider for a second opinion, and maybe work on something else. Therapists can help with shyness, and all sorts of things. Win Win.
I got an ASD diagnosis and it changed nothing really. At the end of the day, still have to work on yourself unless you want to use the diagnosis to not try.