Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
I had been to a private psychiatrist who said he thinks I have aspergers. He then wrote to my gp to recommend I be referred to the diagnostic team.
In the meantime I had mentioned this in my review at work as part of the well-being part. Since this I have regretted it. They have brought it up at every review. At present I have been working in my job role for 5 years and recently changed post. So I have managed to get this far.
Now they want to refer me to occ health to see how they can help, but I have already stated that I am enjoying my new post and am finding no issues. I have possibly jumped he gun in telling them. I don’t know what to do now for the referral to me seems pointless. Is this referral a necessary step they have to take when I have told them I’m not having any difficulty? I just feel vulnerable and put in the spotlight.
I had an OH referral a few years ago (my boss asked if I would) for a physical condition. I didn't really need it for any specific help, but it seemed useful to "get it on record". It hasn't cropped up for my Aspergers (only just diagnosed), but again I wouldn't be adverse to it if it did. OH are there to help, so it makes sense to make use of them.
I understand they are there to help but my point was, I had declined an occ health referral and was rail roaded into it. The doctor actually couldn’t believe that I had been referred when I clearly didn’t want or need it at that time. She was actually disappointed that that is how I was treated especially in the field I work in. Fast forward to a new department and I am in a very supportive environment with a great supervisor who trusts that if I have any issues I can come to her any time and she will help.