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@actuallyautistic

Is there value in a formal diagnosis? As far as I've been able to find, there's no treatment, there's nothing that will change the way my brain works. It seems like it's just getting a (fairly subjective) stamp of approval. And my GP is sort of an asshat, I won't even talk to him about sleep issues, I certainly wouldn't bring up something like this. Are there benefits I haven't found?

james

@ScottSoCal @actuallyautistic Even when there isn't a treatment there may be other value.

I've been struggling a lot with sleep and the doctor basically said unless it is tied to anxiety he can't give me anything.

As soon as I had the diagnosis (and suspected ADHD) he has given me melatonin which has made it much more bearable.