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Imposter syndrome

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My GP has agreed to refer me for diagnosis. I assume I will be sent forms and questionnaires to fill out at some point

So now imposter syndrome has set in. Am I really autistic? What if I just have extreme anxiety? What if I just have mild OCD? So what if I like rituals, prefer working from home, don't mix with friends, just my family, can't bear sudden or loud noises, the sound of people eating, can hear a pin drop in the next street. Surely everyone can smell everything acutely? most clothes are annoying aren't they, is it really significant that I only wear the same soft things over and over and most of the tags are cut out? the hand flapping I thought I kept hidden that shows up on my security cameras, the meltdown after a sensory overload...sigh.

AQ10 =10

AQ50 = 40

RAADs = 166

CAT-Q:131

RBQ-2A = 49

I just have to be happy now that at least I am one step further down the line. Does an official diagnosis give peace of mind that at least there is a reason for struggling in life? maybe it does. I'm willing to wait for it. 

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  • I spent a long time worrying that I was not "really autistic" and that I was really just "useless at life," not least because I was initially misdiagnosed as neurotypical and had to fight to get reassessed years later.  I didn't really completely believe I was on the spectrum until I got the official diagnosis.  And, yes, finally getting it did give me a lot of peace of mind.  Good luck!

  • in reply to Luftmentsch

    Thank you for sharing, I have felt similar - useless at life feelings. I have struggled with mental health issues too so always put it down to those but I am now awaiting a diagnosis. I have scored highly on all the questionaire things but I am worried I am just clinging to a label.... It is good to know that a diagnosis can give peace of mind.

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  • in reply to Luftmentsch

    Thank you for sharing, I have felt similar - useless at life feelings. I have struggled with mental health issues too so always put it down to those but I am now awaiting a diagnosis. I have scored highly on all the questionaire things but I am worried I am just clinging to a label.... It is good to know that a diagnosis can give peace of mind.

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