Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, this is my first post.
How does anyone approach their GP about how to get diagnosed? I am only wondering because a few years ago while I was expecting a baby my midwife at the time reported me to social services for signs of me being autistic. At the time, I was frustrated and then as years went by I thought more about what the midwife said and thought she may be right. I did a few tests and they say I am very likely to be autistic. I would like to know for my own sake and peace of mind.
I just don't know how to approach the GP about it. Where I come from I don't see a regular GP/family GP who knows my medical history. I get really anxious to speak to someone and get really muddled. I want to find the right words when I finally pluck up the courage to speak to my GP just don't know what to say or how. Has anyone had experience of this?
Thanks
I went to my GP in 2020 after self diagnosing. It was a random GP I got but she was young and knew what I was talking about. Go and talk to them and be very to the point and don't mask, tell it as it is, even if you have told nobody else before. The bad news is the long wait for a full diagnosis, I am still waiting. Once refered you should get some information on wait times but ask your GP about 'NHS Choices'. They don't like to advertise this but it means they can fund you seeing a private company paid for by the NHS that will take years off the wait.