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

Good morning!

I’m a 27 year old person who is looking for assessment for ASC. I’m trying to contact my GP to get a referral to assessment services, but I’m worried that as I don’t have a history of additional mental health support, they won’t take me seriously. I’m also super doubtful as my experiences are subtle to spot because I spend so much energy masking.

Does anyone have any experiences they can share of speaking to their GP, just so i can get an idea of what the conversation might be like? I really appreciate it! I want to believe my GP will listen to me, but I don’t think any GP I've ever spoken to has actually listened to me before so I’m not hopeful

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BJS over 4 years ago

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.
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Caelus over 4 years ago in reply to BJS

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.
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BJS over 4 years ago in reply to Caelus

Probably a double edged sword I don't think they get to see the real you on video but it is very convenient
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ALGS over 4 years ago in reply to Martin

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!
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ALGS over 4 years ago in reply to Martin

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!
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