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Got my assessment next week...why on earth am I doing this

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.....I've deliberated for a number of years and finally, for various reasons,  took the decision to book it.

It's next week. I'm going through cycles of.....I definitely am autistic / I'm definitely not / I'm looking forward to the assessment / why on earth am I putting myself through this / it'll give me answers / who the hell do I think I am? / it'll help explain my life / I don't know which outcome is more scary/ I don't want a label, I want to cancel the assessment because of this.

The last one is really bothering me right now.  So I've got this far in life and haven't held myself back and I'm just worried if I get a label it'll give me an excuse not to do things where in the past, I've previously pushed myself. (Altho at a cost to my mental health).

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  • KikiCat. ..I've tried to tag you in but it didn't find you. I've also tried to reply to your comment but the reply buttons disappeared half way down the thread even though I'd refreshed several times.

    Thank you for asking. The assessment was a positive experience but also tiring. I'm really glad I did it. The informal feedback was good and from this and my own "analysis", has given me insight into some things which I hadn't considered before. Such as I don't think I'm very good at all with inference amd I've realised how much I TRY in social situations. No wonder I'm always so tired. The professionals I dealt with were fantastic and positive, I could be very open and honest which I think we all appreciated. I am waiting for a formal report. 

  • in reply to Deleted User

    there's no reply button to your comment so replying here. I've been told it's called acceptance and compassion. It's not about changing your thoughts, but learning to tolerate uncertainty and anxiety.

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