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I have a phone call with the gp tomorrow, I’m literally terrified i cannot handle phone calls but ive heavily suspected that i am autistic for 5 years now! My therapist also a few months ago brought up her believing i am also autistic, she has helped me finally muster up the courage to speak to a gp, however, historically my gp has been awful with understanding that ive needed support with my mental health and have dismissed me- i am trying to write a script right now but my mind has gone blank! My therapist has made a list of things she has noticed about me that will help support me while speaking to the gp but im just worried it wont be enough? If anyone could give me any advice id really appreciate it! :-)

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  • To add to Iain’s advice, if the worst comes to the worst and your GP isn’t understanding of your situation and won’t refer you, it isn’t the end of the world because you can call back another time and explain that you weren’t happy with not being taken seriously or whatever reason you feel you need to give. You are entitled to be properly heard and taken seriously. Just remember that your future potential diagnosis does not depend on the one phone call tomorrow, so do try to take the pressure off yourself. Good luck with your telephone call.

  • in reply to ArchaeC

    Thank you, If this doesn’t work I might speak to my university as I’ve been told they can support me with being referred! Which does give me some sort of hope, but yes I am definitely going to try my best to not be too upset if my gp doesn’t take me seriously as last time i tried speaking to them i was put on antidepressants (awful decision)! But thank you!! 

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  • in reply to ArchaeC

    Thank you, If this doesn’t work I might speak to my university as I’ve been told they can support me with being referred! Which does give me some sort of hope, but yes I am definitely going to try my best to not be too upset if my gp doesn’t take me seriously as last time i tried speaking to them i was put on antidepressants (awful decision)! But thank you!! 

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