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After diagnosis, what’s next?

Roy

I was diagnosed with autism about a month ago, I was asked if I wanted counselling but was also told that the waiting list is very long. I now have a leaflet but just seem to be at a loss as to being able to move forward.

I can see on the NHS app that my GP has received my report and a member of the clerical staff has filed it in my records. I don’t know if anyone has even read it. I thought the GP might have asked me in to discuss the future and basically how I’m getting on.

What advice has anyone else received?

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  • When I got diagnosed I was of course first advised about this site so I joined. As for therapy I’ve been told I could be doing therapy for rest of my life and also need particular meds. The problem is with the nhs you only get so many sessions so if you need continuous therapy the only option is to go private. Unfortunately everyone I e seen has dropped me and I feel my current emdr therapist is gonna do the same despite now being diagnosed with CPTSD and possible personality disorders 

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  • When I got diagnosed I was of course first advised about this site so I joined. As for therapy I’ve been told I could be doing therapy for rest of my life and also need particular meds. The problem is with the nhs you only get so many sessions so if you need continuous therapy the only option is to go private. Unfortunately everyone I e seen has dropped me and I feel my current emdr therapist is gonna do the same despite now being diagnosed with CPTSD and possible personality disorders 

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