It will be costly to get an official diagnosis (which is why I haven't.) But since I don't plan on getting disability or anything, I've simply used this knowledge to find work, etc., that works for me. As to family and friends, my mother didn't believe me, either (and I'm 32.) So instead of trying to court her acknowledgement, I've asked, is it worth it to spend money I don't have to convince her? Bottom line: If you're convinced, take the knowledge you have of yourself to adapt what you have to do to your needs. If you feel you need a diagnosis, or need it for legal reasons, do what you have to, but do it for your own certainty, not others.
Ironically, btw...this may help you...I came to a self-diagnosis after years (since childhood, living across country, being around different people) of other people noting my differences, including the "diagnosis" of non-professionals such as parents, co-workers, romantic involvements, etc, of everything from manic depression to dyslexia. Everyone's an expert. But when I came to a self-diagnosis after years of this, and finally finding the reason for other's judgements, all of a sudden those same people are ready to dismiss what I had to say (to be fair, not all...usually the ones who have a personal motive, such as my mom, for dismissing it.)
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22 Jul 2007, 8:44 pm
