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Questions from a potential autist
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As someone in your shoe's (wife also thinks I'm autistic). I have always felt like I never quite fit in anywhere and it really bothered me so today I am getting assessed by my doctor. Don't really know what happens next but I will say I am welcoming autism with open arms because if I am -- and I really think I am, it makes so many things finally fit in place and I can finally find the help I need (hopefully because Murica).
As per friends, I plan to tell everyone I am friends with and if that reduces my social circle, then so be it. Ive been on this journey by my self so long that one less friend won't hurt.
If anything discovering that I'm autistic will hopefully help me find a new clan to be a part off.
I don't check this account very often, so apologies for the delayed response.
Three days ago, you said you were getting assessed "today." What did the assessment entail? If you're comfortable sharing (and it sounds like you will be), what were the results? In the subsequent two days, have you felt liberated (regardless of diagnosis)?
Thank you very much for your answer (both the one you already posted and any follow-up).
Sadly, my doctor didn't give me an assessment, but did refer me to someone who could, so I'll come back and update once I can finally get a formal update.