Articulate?

Just to be clear I’m not articulate and there’s no tone in this post and I’m not full of attitude but I am highly sensitive person. Just wanted ask the question as I appear to people like I have an attitude problem when I’m just angry about some important things to me. I recognise I don’t think the same as anyone but I know that being a highly sensitive person is neurodivergent and that’s definitely me. I would like to have another assessment as I believe the people who assessed me where so lovely but not possibly aware of people like me who is autistic but female and I know I don’t appear autistic but I am and I should be given a nhs verified diagnosis instead of living with out the diagnosis and also because I didn’t go into the appointment with my memory and mental health state properly. But from everything I’ve read in regards to assessment on this post. I think that I’m getting the message that it’s highly likely I won’t be diagnosed as autistic even though I am. So that’s actually the truth of it and it’s not worth paying for an assessment to get told I’m not.  Thanks for all your replies as they are all good and helpful but I’m sorry I didn’t answer any of the questions that’s been asked. 

Happy new year when it comes!

I feel you. I would have run a mile from all these questions, I can't handle conflict to the point of dissociation. 

I started by writing down all the things I knew I had a problem with and trying to figure out why I couldn't do things. I asked myself questions then tried to answer them myself, but it takes time and I have to let each play in my mind. I think best when doing other things. I also kept checking those issues against Neurodivergent Insights misdiagnosis Monday articles with the van diagrams, to check different conditions myself before going for a private assessment of what seemed most likely. As you are paying, it helps to make sure you are in the right place to start with. Some places, the first appointment can be a one off screener, so you only move on if they think it's worth while for you. 

Reframe and readdress. We are here for you Water 

A forum is a space where people can share knowledge, ask questions, and discuss ideas around a specific topic or interest. It allows members to learn from each other, exchange experiences, debate different viewpoints, and offer support, while also creating a searchable archive of information for future reference. Essentially, forums connect people and foster community around shared interests.

It might be worth reflecting on whether forums feel like a supportive space for you right now, especially if questions are being perceived as conflict.

A forum is a space where people can share knowledge, ask questions, and discuss ideas around a specific topic or interest. It allows members to learn from each other, exchange experiences, debate different viewpoints, and offer support, while also creating a searchable archive of information for future reference. Essentially, forums connect people and foster community around shared interests.

It might be worth reflecting on whether forums feel like a supportive space for you right now, especially if questions are being perceived as conflict.

I feel your comment comes across as an accusation. To clarify, I wasn’t assuming everyone can cope. My earlier point about reflecting on whether forums feel supportive recognises that people have different experiences and reactions.

You're assuming everyone is fully regulated and can cope. It is best to be a little gentle till you know people.

I'm not saying you aren't, but just something to consider.

It takes courage to reach out. Even the timid should be encouraged. It is not easy. It shouldn't just be for those that are tough.

I did it from the start, even though fragile because I've used forums for 25 years, but not everyone has.