Aged 46 and recently diagnosed with high functioning autism - should I tell people ?

It's up to you. Tell people if you feel comfortable. I tell my friends about my Asperger's. I feel like they can understand me better if they know about my Asperger's and how it affects me. It's helpful for the most part, but I've had a couple people who start treating me differently or see me as just a list of symptoms. I prefer to only tell people that I'm close to; acquaintances don't really need to know I have Asperger's.

If you decide to tell someone, here are a few things I recommend: tell them what Asperger's is, because many people don't know much about it. It's important to say how Asperger's affects you in particular, since we don't all have the same symptoms, and give some specific examples. Emphasize that you are the same person as before, the diagnosis hasn't changed that.

You don't need to decide right now if you're going to tell people. You can give yourself some time to adjust to the diagnosis, then tell others.

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You must understand you can no just diagnose yourself with something from reading a book, infact by the sounds of it you may have nothing more than an anxiety disorder, not anything like this.

Please make sure you see a psychiatrist because making assumptions.

I would say no, not unless you are fully prepared for the potential consequences .

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I am glad if it gave you some relief or explanation.

I would give it some time before telling anyone. There is no rush to divulge any personal information.

i would think about your reasons why you want to tell friends this.

And it is really up to you--a trusted friend will be your friend nomatter what!

I'm sorry, but Zoe is right. If you really don't want to go see someone to get it confirmed, I wouldn't tell anyone. Don't tell them that unless you know for SURE.

Who the hell cares what you got? Dont go around telling people your business you crazy?

No i don't think you should unless you have to