Long waiting list and frustrating traits

Hi there,

I recently had my initial appointment for autism and was told it would b over a year for proper assessment

i am getting so frustrated with life like i don’t know if i am autistic yet but i equally cant help myself when i dont know what’s wrong.

Is it a thing to get frustrated when I have to stay home? I love being out but it is exhausting at the same time?! I feel this specifically when I’m tired which is weird because I will keep pushing myself. I get annoyed when I cant go somewhere and do something fun. It makes me want to hit my head off a wall for lack of better description.

It really affects my mental health too, I dont know?!

Help

Ultramarine over 3 years ago

Hi there,

I empathise with your frustration about really long waiting times....

You're in the right place though, by coming to this community. By talking to autistic people, you'll learn more about autism, and you can try out things that others have found helpful. If they help you, what's the harm in trying them, even if you later turn out not to be autistic?

Wishing you well, and hoping things will get better for you...
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Anna Mod over 3 years ago

Hi NAS77679, thank you for sharing with the online community. Sadly, the waiting times can be quite long at the moment. But hopefully the information below will be helpful.

You may like to look at our information about autism spectrum disorders: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism

You may find it useful to have a look at the following link for further information about diagnosis: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/diagnosis

Furthermore, it is important the professional you see has experience of autism spectrum disorders. You can find details of diagnostic services on our Autism Services Directory in the Assessment and diagnosis section: https://www.autism.org.uk/directory

In terms of your frustration, you may like to have a look at the mental health section of our website which has useful links to information and advice about a range of mental health issues: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health

Best wishes,

Anna Mod
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