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Finding out that I’m autistic

Abi23

Hi, don’t really know how to start this but I have been researching autism for a while now and I’m fairly sure that i am autistic. My family are not very accepting of this, and I feel I need to get an official diagnosis to really ‘prove’ that I am autistic. The only problem is that I don’t like going to see the GP, my anxiety holds me back from doing a lot of things. And I know that the longer I put off going to the doctors, the longer it will take to go through the diagnostic process. So does anyone have any advice about getting over my anxiety and how to tell the GP that I think I am autistic? Also would appreciate any details on how long it takes to get a diagnosis on the NHS and what kind of things are involved in the process. 

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  • Hello Abi,

    First of all, welcome home! You will find a lot of people like you on here.

    I am still waiting for my official diagnoiss. I found out I was autistic just over a year ago but it took me till this September to seek an official diagnosis. If it helps I found talking to the doctor over the phone about it was less overwhelming than face to face. I was very nervous about it but it was a very short conversation, no longer than a few minutes, where he totally agreed I may be autistic and agreed to refer me.

    However, I have heard the actual diagnosis assessment can take a while

    All I would say, and I know this is hard as us autistic people feel pressure from family very easily, is don't make the decision on the basis of what your parents think. 

    Some people seek a diagnosis and other people are happy to self identify. 

    You need to do whats best for you and only you , not anyone else. Take some time to think about what you need and what you feel comfortable with. 

    Dont be afraid to get to know yourself 

  • in reply to Billy87

    Thankyou! I think I probably just need time to process everything and then think about getting a diagnosis. It really does feel like I’ve finally found an answer to why I’ve always felt different, I just wish other people could see it too. 

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