Neurodivergent on Yik Yak | Scared to seek a diagnosis bc I’m high functioning enough that I don’t think it’d do anything besides explain why I am the way I am. I already know how to deal with it and self regulate so what would the point be?

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Neurodivergent 17h

Scared to seek a diagnosis bc I’m high functioning enough that I don’t think it’d do anything besides explain why I am the way I am. I already know how to deal with it and self regulate so what would the point be?

Anonymous 16h

Same.. I’m also afraid that I’d have to announce it to my work and that could affect the opportunities I have there. It’s a backwards ass world…

Anonymous

#1 16h

In my career it’s not a very big deal neurodivergents, or those showing traits, make up like 80% of my coworkers. I’m worried bc my fiance and I want to have kids eventually but she does not wanna give birth so I don’t want there to be another hurdle between us and adoption. But also I do know the stigma associated with a diagnosis I go from just a guy who’s a little different to something’s wrong with him and he needs pity.

Anonymous

#1 16h

Also in the US at least you only need to tell an employer about a diagnosis if you’re requesting accommodations