My assessment looms...trying to figure out how I mask!

I think it’s important to remember that you won’t ever see these people again. Also try to tell yourself it’s okay to show them your unmasked version. 
I totally get this as I worried about the same things in the same way, I’m 3 weeks on from my diagnosis and looking back I was very much unmasked which really surprised me. I think all the stress and anxiety building up months before enabled me to not only not care but I was so distressed throughout the assessment it was very clear to see. I was honest about how anxious I was and even shared that I had a compulsion to straighten all the kitchen cupboards and paced round the house looking for things to do as I couldn’t bare to sit still and fester. 
I am sure you will be fine, just remember they have no expectation of you and it’s fine to just be yourself.

I wish you luck

i probably won't see them again but i am taking my partner who I probably do mask a lot around! I didn't realise it would be preferable to take someone until recently. I may ask to do some of the interview alone!

That’s a brilliant idea. Maybe when you are a little more familiar with the assessor you could do some with them on your own.

That’s a brilliant idea. Maybe when you are a little more familiar with the assessor you could do some with them on your own.