Published on 12, July, 2020
Hiya!
New here, I'm Lynsey
So I'm 29F and thinking more and more over the years that I may be on the autistic spectrum. I've sat and compiled a list this evening so definitely thinking a lot more seriously about it.
I guess what I'm wondering is if going through the process of an assessment is helpful. The thought of going to my GP is very overwhelming but would do it if I thought it could help.
I'm curious if anyone out there has found that it benefited them.
So the questions that I have are:
How was the assessment? Was it hard to be taken seriously as an adult?
Did the outcome make it easier to navigate life?
Did knowing the reason for certain difficulties bring comfort/understanding?
1 I never felt like i was being dismissed and all information was easy to understand.
2 It didn't at first , i spiralled down worse than normal after the post diagnosis chat but now know it was the first sign i had of "the mask"
3 Yes understanding was easy but the comfort is something i am getting used to as the big "what if" will come up time and time again ,
as the big "what if" will come up time and time again ,
what do you mean?