How did your diagnosis helped you ?
i'm a 18y/o F and since my childhood a lot of people have been suspecting me of autism. I'm not going to describe precisely ALL the issues i encountered but here's the most importants ; i struggle socially, sensory issues, poor eye contact, anxiety or depressive episodes, daydreaming ( i mean rlly for hours ), passions like birds, video games, insects (...), struggling to manage emotions, echolalias etc...
I always noticed a difference between me and other people but i always thought everyone felt the same way. Moreover even if i was struggling with so many things I always told myself it was rather common issues everyone encountered or that I was just a dramatic aah. Until many people in different social circles started saying they seriously thought i was on the spectrum, even people i barely know . Recently i started seeing a therapist specialised in ASDs and he asked me how a diagnosis would change anything. I actually don't know, because i mam the way i am and a diagnosis wouldn't change that. But i know i still want to know if i am actually on the spectrum or not, however idk why. If you are diagnosed or want to be, what pushed you to do it ? Idc if it's a logical or emotional reason, any testimony could help me to understand my feelings