Hi - Am really confused over whether I might have AS or not

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Hi everyone, nice to meet you all!

I'm a woman in my 20s and I have suspected that I might have AS for several years. There are a few things that don't really fit with me so I decided that I didn't have it and tried to forget about it but it keeps popping up in my mind and I can't stop thinking about it. I didn't really want to seek a professional diagnosis for various reasons (I'm terrified of having a label stuck to me and people pre-judging me based on that - silly I know) but I'm now thinking it might be a good idea so I can help myself and also so I can know one way or the other.

There are a lot of things that are common to AS that I don't have like the face blindness (never ever had that), a liking for routines (probably had it a bit as a child but not so much now), taking things literally (I've been accused a few times but generally I think I don't do it). I don't really fit the stereotypical Aspie woman either, in that I prefer female company (I feel much more comfortable around women), am quite girly and enjoy clothes, make-up, shoes etc. I know everyone on the spectrum is different but all of this just adds to my confusion.

Edited a lot out as too much personal information was on here, sorry.

The third paragraph about speaking socially resonated with me. Keep in mind that everyone has strengths and weaknesses, not everyone has all the traits and we learn to compensate over time. Also ,repetitive behavior could be stimming/rocking not just having routines.

Only an appropriately-trained and licensed mental-health professional can render a valid diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome.

Get an official diagnosis from someone who specializes in these things. /thread

Thank you for your responses. Getting any sort of professional diagnosis is easier said than done in my country as so few people specialise in adults, particularly women. I've been doing a bit of research and I've found someone who is not medically qualified to make a diagnosis but has worked with hundreds of adults with asperger's and has also done a lot of research into women who have it, so I trust their judgement. They offer an assessment for adults and I think this would be ideal for me as I don't want to go down the full diagnosis route at this point in time but it could help give me some answers or tell me if I'm going down completely the wrong road. So I think I will contact them, see what they say and take it from there.