My View on Self-Diagnosis - Yay or Nay?

This is simply my own personal opinion based on my experiences, everyone will have different views on this and that is okay as we all have unique perspectives. I just feel that those who unable to receive a diagnosis straight away need support and validation, sometimes even more than people who have been diagnosed. If you are self-diagnosed, then I accept you. This is a safe space for you. I do not encourage people to self diagnose, but in a difficult situation it can seem to be the only option someone is left with so we are still worthy of being accepted into a community. However, I would only ever self-diagnose if you are more than 97% sure that you have a condition, otherwise you could be wrong so in that case it is probably just best to say that you suspect you may have it. I know this is a subject that many people have conflicting opinions on, but I just want people to know that I will support them if they are self-diagnosed as I have been and am where they are and I know how it feels. You are valid in the community, please don't lose hope and know that one day you may be able to get a formal diagnosis, it may just take time. 💜
This is my own personal view an does NOT necessarily represent the views of any organisation which I may be affiliated with.
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, this is not intended to be used as a substitute
for diagnosis or treatment from a qualified physician, this is simply my opinion.