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Imposter syndrome

Sassenach

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 cam relate to Your question 100% imposter syndrome  and all!! It didn't help that after I had filled in the initial questionnaire and I got call back to tell me I would be referred, he asked me why I want the assessment?! It kind of threw me I started stuttering couldn't get my words out I eventually said because I think maybe on the autistic spectrum,  he then proceeds to say a diagnosis won't change anything I was gobsmacked I didn't know what to say other than oh....when I came of the phone which was roughly 4pm today I cried and feel like crap and feel like I'm making it all up!!! I'm just so tired of struggling through life like this and a diagnosis may open opportunities for help, and it will give me that understanding of why I've always felt the way I have the meltdowns after too much social interaction or the school run ect!!!

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  • I cam relate to Your question 100% imposter syndrome  and all!! It didn't help that after I had filled in the initial questionnaire and I got call back to tell me I would be referred, he asked me why I want the assessment?! It kind of threw me I started stuttering couldn't get my words out I eventually said because I think maybe on the autistic spectrum,  he then proceeds to say a diagnosis won't change anything I was gobsmacked I didn't know what to say other than oh....when I came of the phone which was roughly 4pm today I cried and feel like crap and feel like I'm making it all up!!! I'm just so tired of struggling through life like this and a diagnosis may open opportunities for help, and it will give me that understanding of why I've always felt the way I have the meltdowns after too much social interaction or the school run ect!!!

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