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NAS36160
over 6 years ago

Hi all

This is my first time here so apologies if I do this wrong.

I'm mid 40s and have always suffered from anxiety/depression and am now seeing similarities between symptoms of autism and myself. Is the only way of getting a diagnosis through your GP? I'm quite paranoid and I think my GP thinks I'm a hypochondriac so I hate the thought of having to go to her, I'm sure she'll just think I'm attention seeking or making it up.

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  • over 6 years ago

    Hi @NAS36160 

    Welcome! The truth is, your GP's views cannot affect your requests. If they try to do so, then you can ask for another GP and state that this person is putting their beliefs ahead of your interests (which isn't even allowed anyways). I'd go to the GP and ask for the diagnosis :)

    Much love <3

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  • over 6 years ago

    Hi @NAS36160 

    Welcome! The truth is, your GP's views cannot affect your requests. If they try to do so, then you can ask for another GP and state that this person is putting their beliefs ahead of your interests (which isn't even allowed anyways). I'd go to the GP and ask for the diagnosis :)

    Much love <3

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