Hey!

If there’s confusion related to the title,its just a reference that the system has won, I lost, once again.

So my paid for professional diagnosis is done for now, I am refused the official recognition as an Autist. It’s all still there though.

I am livid. And empty.

I guess it’s my fault since >40 years of adapting and masking can make you too social, that’s what it broke down to. I am friendly and open and excel at masking.

They don’t see the price I (we) pay.

Apologies for the rant. I need your support.

  • Perspectivist@feddit.uk
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    2 days ago

    For people who accept autism as a valid reason for not having your life perfectly in order, an official diagnosis won’t change anything.

    For people who don’t accept it as a valid reason, an official diagnosis won’t change anything either.

    I’m undiagnosed myself, and I’m not even seeking a diagnosis because it wouldn’t change anything for me. A piece of paper confirming that I’ve been dealt a bad hand doesn’t make me feel any better. The cards are already on the table - I can see them with my own eyes.

    • Strider@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      2 days ago

      Also a good perspective. However it also covers support in Europe so maybe I could get support so that my family doesn’t have to pull my weight fully, so to say.

      Oh and also in case something happens showing that you’re Autist could help because the reaction could be misinterpreted. Fair - this could also be done without diagnosis but seems a bit silly if they then see it’s officially not the case.