Worried

Hello I have taken too long to come here to see if anyone can offer help, I just been told my appointment for my ASD will be Thursday over the phone, but I am now worried and overthinking it, I have some things that would belong in the ASD, I did some online tests and yes I know shouldn't do them, but all said the same I show signs of Aspergers and should visit my GP just to test one of the tests I answered the opposite of whatever I answered, and the results were different.

I'm worried as its a phone appointment what to do what to say, what if this happens, what if they ask me a question I cant answer. I have even started questioning my self do I have it, my partner doesn't think I have it, but I don't share everything I normally just bottle it up (have done all my life) but it has taken me far too long to seek help or advice, I have some OCD traits, I like to plan everything and I get Anxious if my plans are changed or it something happens suddenly, I don't like lots of noise or loud noise, hate crowds or not having an escape, I will stay awake at night overthinking, I have some social things that people say I do, I stare way too much while they talk, I always talk about the same thing, and I become clingy.

To be honest, I have become quite depressed and anxious over the whole thing and with everything going on atm and looking for support from people, or anyone, I don't have friends I can talk to.

Sorry for my grammar or spelling (used a app to spell check).

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and please stay safe everyone

Oh and before I forget when I go to the shops (only when I need to) my anxiety just goes through the roof, I panic about being in the shop the new oneway systems (can't go round the shop like I normally would) then as always people getting to close, all of this doesn't help when I get to the till.

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  • Hi, Nigel. It sounds like we have a lot of similar experiences (I also have OCD traits and have a lot of sensory sensitivity, as well as the same issues with shopping). I'm also awaiting adult diagnosis and had an initial telephone assessment a couple of weeks ago. If it helps, the assessor was very friendly and reassuring. She gave me the time I needed to answer questions and didn't mind repeating them if I needed her to. My best advice is to make a list of all the examples you want to give (e.g. struggling with sensory issues in shops), then you have some examples ready in case you're struggling to think on the call. Also, try to just be yourself. Tell them that you find telephone conversations more challenging and let them know if you're struggling to interpret a question - if anything, that's good, because it's more evidence for them. 

    I hope the call goes okay - stay safe. 

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  • Hi, Nigel. It sounds like we have a lot of similar experiences (I also have OCD traits and have a lot of sensory sensitivity, as well as the same issues with shopping). I'm also awaiting adult diagnosis and had an initial telephone assessment a couple of weeks ago. If it helps, the assessor was very friendly and reassuring. She gave me the time I needed to answer questions and didn't mind repeating them if I needed her to. My best advice is to make a list of all the examples you want to give (e.g. struggling with sensory issues in shops), then you have some examples ready in case you're struggling to think on the call. Also, try to just be yourself. Tell them that you find telephone conversations more challenging and let them know if you're struggling to interpret a question - if anything, that's good, because it's more evidence for them. 

    I hope the call goes okay - stay safe. 

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