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I didn't, but that's probably just down to a bad experience. If you have your GP on board I'd imagine that might help a lot. Not sure how much having it formally recognised would have helped - in my own case it's just one part of a wider ranging issue - but I doubt it would be a bad thing, and it might give you a better idea of things to be aware of, and things you can work on to manage it
branwen-
I'm quite self aware about it now and can understand why I react in a certain way. The awareness only came about after being hit by a car and the resulting head trauma caused some self analysis as I initially had problems with concentration and memory after the accident. So at least one positive from it...
Anyhoo, I guess what I'm after is other people to talk to about the condition and how they cope with different situations. I guess getting formally diagnosed will give me access to things like that ?
Ste_S
Thanks. I'm at the point where I know I'm somewhere on the spectrum, and having had a chat with my GP about it they more or less agree. My GP has found a contact to refer to for a formal assessment, but I'm unsure if it's worth going through it all. In your case it doesn't seem as though you've found it beneficial ?