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Assessment fear

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7 months ago

Hello. I am 36 and after being not so subtly asked about autism by my therapist and GP on separate occasions I’ve decided to pursue a private assessment. I am feeling all over the place about it. I have heard from a few people that private assessments aren’t taken as seriously as an NHS assessment, but I really feel I can’t wait however many years for answers. I’m also scared I’m…..making it up. Some days I feel absolutely fine, not overwhelmed, no sensory issues, no stimming, nothing. I’m really scared I’m trying to convince myself I have autism. Any advice would be very welcome!

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  • 7 months ago

    I understand what you mean.

    Some days I feel absolutely fine, not overwhelmed, no sensory issues, no stimming, nothing. I’m really scared I’m trying to convince myself I have autism.

    Being stressed or overwhelmed is not part of being autistic. You can be happy and autistic, there are lots of happy autistic people including myself!

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  • 7 months ago

    I understand what you mean.

    Some days I feel absolutely fine, not overwhelmed, no sensory issues, no stimming, nothing. I’m really scared I’m trying to convince myself I have autism.

    Being stressed or overwhelmed is not part of being autistic. You can be happy and autistic, there are lots of happy autistic people including myself!

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