upcoming Psychiatry UK assessment

After 3 years of waiting, I finally have my assessment through NHS right to choose. I am so unbelievably anxious and literally cannot function in anticipation for the assessment. I am so worried that I will not get a diagnosis, and what that will mean for me going forward... I am not sure I will be able to cope without a diagnosis. I was wondering what other people's experiences as an adult (21), and female was when being assessed by Psy UK. I am so nervous about it being a zoom consultation too? I know I can't exactly 'prepare' but the not knowing of everything is making my head whirl! I have even googled the psychiatrist carrying out my assessment and can find so little on him that its fueling my anxiety.

Any advice or support would be greatly appreciated.

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  • I am in a similar situation, 3 years wait on NHS and refered to Psychiatry UK 2 months ago, out of interest how long did you wait after referal? I know I would perfer a face to face assment but that is not a choice. I am determined I will totally unmask for my assment. Are your family taking part? That could be crucial evidence for the assment, mine have all passed away so not something I have to bother about. Good luck, be yourself and bare all.

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  • I am in a similar situation, 3 years wait on NHS and refered to Psychiatry UK 2 months ago, out of interest how long did you wait after referal? I know I would perfer a face to face assment but that is not a choice. I am determined I will totally unmask for my assment. Are your family taking part? That could be crucial evidence for the assment, mine have all passed away so not something I have to bother about. Good luck, be yourself and bare all.

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