i may have aspbergers, is it important to know for sure?

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Hi, according to multille (30 min) internet tests, I most likely have aspbergers. They recommend me to get a professional examination. I was wondering however, what use would it be knowing I have it? Why not continue my life as I do now?

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Peter

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    It really depends on how much it is affecting your daily life. Do Asperger-like symptoms cause you difficulty in holding a job? Does Aspergers cause you trouble in relating to family or co-workers? are you able to make friends? If Asperger symptoms aren't strong enough to cause you any difficulty and your aspergers doesn't affect anyone else (such as your spouse--if you are married) then you really have little need to get a formal assessment. However, many adults seek assessment to help them make sense of their past. They also just want to understand themselves better. 

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