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Diagnosis (Female) who doesn't want to go to GP!

NAS71694

Hi, 

I am a 32 year old female who is seeking a diagnosis. I looked into it a couple of years back and found that there were only 2 routes to a diagnosis,

1. Go via your GP

2. Pay a silly amount of money to be referred to an autism specialist

Has anyone else had an issue with these? I am filled with anxiety just thinking about the whole process via the GP and the diagnostic assessment. So much intrusion and involving other people. 

Surely there is a better way to approach getting a diagnosis *I hope*!

I'd be interested in hearing from other people who have felt the same, especially if there is an alternative?

Parents

  • Yes, it is very nerve wracking talking to your GP about this stuff. But if you're going to go down the route of getting a diagnosis, there's no way of getting around the fact that you will eventually need to talk to a professional about it. My advice is that, when you're sure you want to do it, write a list of things you want to say in your appointment so then it's easier to talk if you get anxious. You might not need to say much. I didn't have to justify myself at all.

    And remember, it is OK to act weird/anxious in your appointment, in fact it may even help your GP to believe you haha.

    I was uncomfortable telling the receptionist what I wanted an appointment for, so I just said 'anxiety' and then brought it up with the doctor by saying "I am very anxious and I think it's because I'm autistic". Hope that helps.

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  • Yes, it is very nerve wracking talking to your GP about this stuff. But if you're going to go down the route of getting a diagnosis, there's no way of getting around the fact that you will eventually need to talk to a professional about it. My advice is that, when you're sure you want to do it, write a list of things you want to say in your appointment so then it's easier to talk if you get anxious. You might not need to say much. I didn't have to justify myself at all.

    And remember, it is OK to act weird/anxious in your appointment, in fact it may even help your GP to believe you haha.

    I was uncomfortable telling the receptionist what I wanted an appointment for, so I just said 'anxiety' and then brought it up with the doctor by saying "I am very anxious and I think it's because I'm autistic". Hope that helps.

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