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does anyone else have no desire/reason to get diagnosed? feels like it’d be a headache. i think i know the answer anyways, but i just call myself silly in the head cause i COULD be wrong and i don’t wanna go around calling myself autistic if im not
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Anonymous 1w

plus knowing the way i cope w humor, i’d accidentally joke about it or use it as an explanation for something i do with family or the wrong person and then their idea of me changes forever

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Anonymous 1w

I understand but at the same time having a diagnosis has given me so much validation and peace:) I don’t like tell ppl I’m autistic bcz of the stigmas but the ppl who truly matter will stick around❤️ not trying to pressure you just sharing my experience:)

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 6d

I’m also worried about the stigmas but I also do want to know if I am or not because I have a lot of questions and experiences that could be explained by autism but also don’t want to tell my closest people in life if I don’t have it! Even though I’m in college, I still feel like it’d be good to know? Or is it a waste of money?

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