Friend talking about being pros/cons of diagnosed with autism as an adult "I still don't see the point. What do I get? Prescribed some pills that make people make sense?"

So uh. Just curious. Do those exist?

@futurebird You get some self-knowledge, but that's about it. Nothing really changes. 🤷‍♀️

@catsalad @futurebird

I wasn't diagnosed by a professional, it's been a self-diagnosis as an adult but I gotta say, for me, it was like someone turned a light on in a dark room.

Through the lens of autism my past made _so_ much more sense. My choices and behaviors made _so_ much more sense.

I don't know if my comments are entirely relevant but learning about and acknowledging my autism was _huge_ for me.

_huge_

@401matthall @catsalad @futurebird I think not beating my younger self up over my mistakes is helpful.