Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all, I have my autism diagnositic assessment next month and it is causing me alot of apprehension and anxiety.
I am 32 female and like many will be late diagnosed, I have a lot of bad experiences with metal health professionals where I have frequently been misdiagnosed or not listened too, or simply told medication will fix it all.
I am due to previous experiences worried I will again have a bad experience not receive a diagnosis and essentially feel like I fail at life due to all the struggles I have being autistic.
Did anyone else in a similar situation have the same concerns? How was your experience?
I am also aware the assessment can be quite draining so any advice on what to expect would be great
Thank you
Hello!
We are almost in the same spot and it gives me anxiety from hell. Been going to a psychiatric hospital for over 20 years. I did my research and called them, i already have a adhd diagnosis but they always put me on bad meds that made me feel like not wanting to live anymore.
I met a good doctor for once! And she said okey... I will be autistic WITH YOU even if i am not. You are clearly autistic and i dont understand why any other doctor seen it.
The anxiety for me comes from not knowing the result and honestly i dont trust hospitals anymore.
The doctor makes me feel comfortable, the hospital dosent.
I dont know how it feels for you?
Do you trust your doctor or is it possible to find one that you do feel comfortable with you?
Trying to help, i dont know if i am but i believe it will be worth the process i. The end. I am 34 right now and i dont feel like i have aged a year in my body but my mind geez.
( i lost track got interrupted sorry )
Let me know if you need to text or something.