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New here and finding it difficult to deal with wait time for assessment

Bigzug

Hello i have done the three screening tests (AQ RAADSR and CATQ) and have had a phonecall with a gp who explained the right to choose pathway but the providers my doctors use have a 6 month wait list this seems to leave me in a difficult position as i feel i cant treat myself bassed off the screening tests results becasue of self doubt i guess. The gp did not offer any help on the phone as they have to agree with what the patient says i tried to talk to my parents at the weekend but it did not go down well and now i feel like i need to do something to get through the next six months i think i have imposter syndrome without having a formal diagnosis almost feels like im just trying put an answer to my problems. Any advise is appreciated 

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  • Many of us get imposter syndrome even after diagnosis, its fairly common so don't worry about that.  I understand the issue with waiting , and some (I don't know how they managed) have waited years for the NHS.  If you are able to pay or have health insurance which may cover diagnosis , then you can shorten the wait to a few months.

    I think if you scores are not borderline and you're already seeking an assessment then I suspect you have a fair chance of being diagnosed.  That's why many self-discovered don't need external validation of a diagnosis (which I understand).  But for many other, diagnosis is the certainty they want, like I did.

    Can I ask what treatment are you expecting for autism ? as an adult discovering they are autistic is largely learning about yourself and being Neurodivergent, you don;t need diagnosis for that. Therapy may help some - but that is largely for MH conditions and coping stratgeies - the later you can do again as you learn more about yourself over time, without a Therapist

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  • Many of us get imposter syndrome even after diagnosis, its fairly common so don't worry about that.  I understand the issue with waiting , and some (I don't know how they managed) have waited years for the NHS.  If you are able to pay or have health insurance which may cover diagnosis , then you can shorten the wait to a few months.

    I think if you scores are not borderline and you're already seeking an assessment then I suspect you have a fair chance of being diagnosed.  That's why many self-discovered don't need external validation of a diagnosis (which I understand).  But for many other, diagnosis is the certainty they want, like I did.

    Can I ask what treatment are you expecting for autism ? as an adult discovering they are autistic is largely learning about yourself and being Neurodivergent, you don;t need diagnosis for that. Therapy may help some - but that is largely for MH conditions and coping stratgeies - the later you can do again as you learn more about yourself over time, without a Therapist

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