• shiroininja@lemmy.world
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    16 hours ago

    It helps with my mental health and being able to manage my autism, because for 33 years I didn’t know I was autistic and I just hated myself.

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      16 hours ago

      I’m 110% certain I am, and it also helps me immensely to know that. I was just curious if any additional benefits came with the official diagnosis.

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        15 hours ago

        I’m sure there would be if I had the courage to tell my employer. Or maybe I could get affordable health insurance/therapy?

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          15 hours ago

          If you do find the courage, I recommend doing it in a way that it seems relevant and apropos to whatever discussion you’re having, rather than bringing it up separately at random. And make it known to HR too. Because once they know it, they become WAY more reluctant to end your employment for any reason.