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Assessment help?

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I spoke to a GP practitioner a month ago to try and get an assessment. I've just heard back from him saying the Autism Assessment service has looked at my answers and do not think I need an assessment, and if I would like to I can go private for this. The thing is the GP I talked to had never done this before.

He looked at my mental health history and said it just sounds like anxiety. He just asked me if I got anxious in social situations and what my relationship with my parents were.

I've looked into characteristics of females with aspergers and I feel like I ha e so many of the traits. But after hearing back from them I am now doubting myself.

As a child I had weird specific interests

As a kid I was particular about what I wore because I found certain materials scratchy and uncomfortable

I hate people being close or touching me, the only one I allow near is my husband

I am sensitive to sound and often hear things others don't

I notice small detail in things

I have trouble if someone gives me instructions that are more than a couple of steps at a time

I hate talking in crowds but one on one I can talk to someone about something that interests me.

I find small talk hard and difficult to keep conversations going

I hate bright light and very bright sunshine

Eye contact with people feels uncomfortable so I often look at people's mouths when they talk to me or I look away

The GP asked me nothing about this.

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  • Hi there,

    It is such a confusing time. I am waiting for an assessment so not diagnosed or anything, but I just want to say that you're not alone. I think you know deep down that you're onto something, so don't let this set you back. Can you speak to the Autism Assessment service directly? It really helps to have as much written down as you can, including how your life is affected. I did this once I realised I have all characteristics of ADHD, and wrote a long letter to my GP to pass onto the psychiatric team when asking to be assessed.

    Don't give up. Life is hard, and having answers  makes dealing with things that much easier. I'm still expecting to be told I don't have either! But apparently imposter syndrome is very common.

    Good luck with it all, if you need to chat feel free to message me.

    :) 

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  • Hi there,

    It is such a confusing time. I am waiting for an assessment so not diagnosed or anything, but I just want to say that you're not alone. I think you know deep down that you're onto something, so don't let this set you back. Can you speak to the Autism Assessment service directly? It really helps to have as much written down as you can, including how your life is affected. I did this once I realised I have all characteristics of ADHD, and wrote a long letter to my GP to pass onto the psychiatric team when asking to be assessed.

    Don't give up. Life is hard, and having answers  makes dealing with things that much easier. I'm still expecting to be told I don't have either! But apparently imposter syndrome is very common.

    Good luck with it all, if you need to chat feel free to message me.

    :) 

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