Should I seek a diagnosis?

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.