Should I seek a diagnosis?

[dnE ehT]

I'm 17 and I believe I have aspergers. I want to keep this short, so believe me when I say I good reasons to suspect so.

I'd like to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of being diagnosed with this condition. It's worth mentioning that I think I can make it on my own at this point, as I've spent a lifetime coping and learning social skills.

It sounds like a diagnosis would make life easier, but my concerns are that it'll automatically exclude me from certain professions, jobs etc.. That it may make it difficult to acquire insurance, that I could be seen as a liability.

Thoughts, opinions, and advice are appreciated.

 

[aoeu]

I'd say don't bother, being diagnosed hasn't changed my life any.

 

[dnE ehT]

Could you tell me about your experience, if it isn't too much to ask?

 

[aoeu]

Well, I got diagnosed at 19 because I was having trouble dealing with people. Then I pursued therapy and determined that therapists don't care about diagnoses and only deal with symptoms. It was never relevant again. The end.

 

[dnE ehT]

So there's no point?
Has treatment of symptoms been at all affective?

 

[aoeu]

Moving across the country and living alone for two years was really helpful... I haven't had much luck with therapy for any social problems, though.