Refused Diagnosis

In January I had a telephone consultation with my GP who referred me to GBT.. So I am on the never ending waiting list because of lack of resources. (Meanwhile the sainted NHS spends money on IDE indoctrination.  But thats s a different story). Obviously I am still waiting.

Meanwhile with the prompting of a good friend who is a retired head teacher and has been telling me I am autistic I had a second consultation regarding a diagnosis or test for Autism. Actually thats why I joined this community. The GP gave me a couple of screening forms to fill out. Last week I was told my request for a diagnosis has been turned down because in a question about drinking I ticked the box saying "frequently". 

I am not best please with this and feel I am not being treated properly. I seem to recall comments that autistics tend to drink more than neurotypicals.  

Parents
  • Gosh I think regular drinking can be directly linked to my Autism, just part of masking and regulation.  Now I'm more aware - am trying to cut back - but that's not the point

    I would go back - and ask why ? as not sure what logic they are using, I don't think they have a clue

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  • Gosh I think regular drinking can be directly linked to my Autism, just part of masking and regulation.  Now I'm more aware - am trying to cut back - but that's not the point

    I would go back - and ask why ? as not sure what logic they are using, I don't think they have a clue

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