Published on 12, July, 2020
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I think I maybe on the autistic spectrum, I have an appointment booked with the GP this Friday to ask for a referral but originally, I had made the appointment as I was struggling with depression and then a friend suggested it might be high functioning autism.
I did my reading on this forum, and other places including watching videos on YouTube by women on the spectrum it sounded just like me like I could have been giving that talk, but now am anxious and confused what if the GP does not believe me and what if they do but I am barking up the wrong tree and don’t get a diagnosis.
I did do the autism quiz online and I got 38 out of 50 and the empathy one and got 24 out of 80
Does this sound like autism?
would appreciate any feedback does this sound familar
Consider bringing up masking strategies as part of the discussion with the GP. It is a good starting point for discussion. At least it was for me. It is relevant, and it is easier to discuss than to just turn it off.
Thanks that's a good idea,