what are the downsides of a diagnosis? - eviltoast

im pretty sure im autistic, or at least neurodivergent in some way. i think getting tested would give me some peace of mind and validation, but it’s not extreme to where i would need extra help. so i dont really need to be diagnosed if itll just make my life harder. i heard that if diagnosed, you have to take your driving test every year which sounds like such a hassle. are there any other downsides of a diagnosis i should know about? specifically for the us / california. getting a diagnosis would feel validating but maybe its not worth pursuing for me.

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    1 year ago

    Even many people in medical professions, who would have access to your diagnosis information through your medical records

    This is not guaranteed. OP needs to check how their country stores and discloses medical data.