I didn’t think I was autistic until my brother in law’s girlfriend at the time asked me. She’s very much on the spectrum. I’d had issues my whole life but never considered autism as a possible reason. I’d been diagnosed as bipolar, which explained my depression. But never could figure out my obsessive tendencies and social issues until I decided to get an official diagnosis. I got it done at 24, doctor told me I’m autistic and very high functioning. He did mention that having it on paper can cause roadblocks, and told me if I don’t want it on paper I don’t have to, because I seemed to be doing alright enough for myself. It was a weird encounter, but the doctor just kinda seemed like a cool guy trying to help me understand what it was that was going on without possibly hindering my life. I’ve got a good job, a home, friends, a wife. And I’m autistic as shit.
I didn’t think I was autistic until my brother in law’s girlfriend at the time asked me. She’s very much on the spectrum. I’d had issues my whole life but never considered autism as a possible reason. I’d been diagnosed as bipolar, which explained my depression. But never could figure out my obsessive tendencies and social issues until I decided to get an official diagnosis. I got it done at 24, doctor told me I’m autistic and very high functioning. He did mention that having it on paper can cause roadblocks, and told me if I don’t want it on paper I don’t have to, because I seemed to be doing alright enough for myself. It was a weird encounter, but the doctor just kinda seemed like a cool guy trying to help me understand what it was that was going on without possibly hindering my life. I’ve got a good job, a home, friends, a wife. And I’m autistic as shit.