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Getting a diagnosis

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I think I have high functioning autism. My girlfriend suggested that I might and all the research, as well as every test that I've done, confirms that. 

First of all, is it weird that I want this to be my diagnosis? It would explain so much and just the thought of that is comforting because for so long I've felt deeply out of place and pressured in social situations, most particularly because of selective mutism around people my own age that I don't know. I'm hoping that having a diagnosis would help me deal with that. 

Secondly, I was wondering how long it usually takes to get diagnosed. I have a GP appointment next week but from reading other posts I'm assuming that it takes a while.

Thanks! x

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  • It's not weird at all - I'm seeking a diagnosis because I really want to get to know myself better. I think I'd be able to help myself with some of the challenges I have if I understood more about them.

    I got my referral a few months ago and I'm still waiting for my assessment. The waiting lists are long, but I feel it's worth pursuing.

    Just a tip (hopefully it'll be better for you): my GP told me there weren't any autism services in my area (which was false), so I self-referred for a mental health assessment and requested an autism assessment referral during that appointment. The mental health assessor was much more understanding; they got me support for my anxiety while I waited for the autism referral to go through. 

    Best of luck - I hope you get the answers you're looking for.

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  • It's not weird at all - I'm seeking a diagnosis because I really want to get to know myself better. I think I'd be able to help myself with some of the challenges I have if I understood more about them.

    I got my referral a few months ago and I'm still waiting for my assessment. The waiting lists are long, but I feel it's worth pursuing.

    Just a tip (hopefully it'll be better for you): my GP told me there weren't any autism services in my area (which was false), so I self-referred for a mental health assessment and requested an autism assessment referral during that appointment. The mental health assessor was much more understanding; they got me support for my anxiety while I waited for the autism referral to go through. 

    Best of luck - I hope you get the answers you're looking for.

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