Looking to get diagnosis, speaking to GP is stressing me out!

I went to see my GP just before the first lockdown and told her I wanted an assessment along with the reasons why, she was supportive and sent off the application straight away.  I eventually got an assessment earlier this year via video link so go for it.

wait, they do assessments over video so you dont need to go out to a place? 
wow that would be pretty helpful as most assessment centers are always way too far away.

Probably a double edged sword I don't think they get to see the real you on video but it is very convenient

Ooh prepping my parent is a great idea, thank you ! I’m glad that others have prepped beforehand. I have been stressing that maybe I’ve been thinking too much about it and I’m just giving a biased case, but treating it like an exam makes so much more sense, thank you! 

I was assessed and diagnosed over the internet. The best thing to do, is to look at the diagnostic criteria and fit your experiences, traits and behaviours into the requisite 'boxes' and write it all down. It's a bit like an exam, the more you prepare, the better your chance of getting a diagnosis. Whoever does your assessment will also contact someone close to you - a parent or partner -to fill in a detailed questionnaire, so letting them see your list of 'symptoms' will help prime them.

I was assessed and diagnosed over the internet. The best thing to do, is to look at the diagnostic criteria and fit your experiences, traits and behaviours into the requisite 'boxes' and write it all down. It's a bit like an exam, the more you prepare, the better your chance of getting a diagnosis. Whoever does your assessment will also contact someone close to you - a parent or partner -to fill in a detailed questionnaire, so letting them see your list of 'symptoms' will help prime them.

Ooh prepping my parent is a great idea, thank you ! I’m glad that others have prepped beforehand. I have been stressing that maybe I’ve been thinking too much about it and I’m just giving a biased case, but treating it like an exam makes so much more sense, thank you!