Published on 12, July, 2020
Thanks to everyone who responded to my previous question. I got looks of helpful answers.
My next question is about having an assessment.
I have read that assessments ask for information from someone who knew me when I was a child. My problem is that I can't think of anyone who I could ask to do this. There are reasons why I don't not think either of my parents would be suitable options.
Is it a necessary part of an assessment for diagnosis to have information from someone who knew me in childhood? Is it even worth bothering asking my GP about seeking diagnosis if I know that when they ask me about this I already know there is no one to ask?
Many healthcare professionals insist on this as being fundamental to a diagnosis, even when it’s not even relevant and in some cases can even be harmful, especially if some people have other agendas going on in pushing people towards a diagnosis if they have certain other motivations for doing so, which can be difficult to prove legally