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Got my first Assessment tomorrow - face to face

Mweekie6852

Heya,

I am really anxious at the moment as I have got my first assessment tomorrow and it's a face-to-face one.

I was on the shortlist for cancellations and had a phone call last week (coincidentally on my way to my UC appointment). 

Apart from taking Mum with me and my medical history notes - I really don't know what else to expect.

It's a 2.5 hour appointment - and I know that until I feel comfortable, I probably won't actually speak - usually I let Mum start off until I feel able to.

Would it be an idea to maybe take a fidget item with me so I can have something in my hands for something to keep my anxiety down?

Half of me wants to just curl up under my duvet and cancel the appointment - but the other (slightly more rational) half of me knows I need to go and I have been waiting just over 3 years for an appointment.

What can I expect to be said at the appointment? 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Mweekie xx

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  • I found the first session enjoyable, oddly, although my assessment report noted that I fidgeted incessantly and eventually set on my hands to stop it - so yes a fidget toy would be a good idea.

    Make sure sure you have notes with you so you don’t forget to tell them anything important.

    But they will be experienced at this and try to put you at your ease. I found it incredibly validating - being believed, being told “no actually, everyone else doesn’t have to cope with the problems you’ve described”

    It was a really positive experience. Good luck!

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  • I found the first session enjoyable, oddly, although my assessment report noted that I fidgeted incessantly and eventually set on my hands to stop it - so yes a fidget toy would be a good idea.

    Make sure sure you have notes with you so you don’t forget to tell them anything important.

    But they will be experienced at this and try to put you at your ease. I found it incredibly validating - being believed, being told “no actually, everyone else doesn’t have to cope with the problems you’ve described”

    It was a really positive experience. Good luck!

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