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Greenblade

I'm 51 and after a brief interview with an A&E pyschologist (referred for suicidal thoughts) his line of questioning and mention of autism made me understand the pattern of my life. I've scored very high on two online autism tests. I know these aren't realiable but how do I push for a professional diagnosis?

I've got through life so far by luck - one civil service "job for life" and then made redundant. Everyone has always said I'm intelligent but I only think about applying for unskilled jobs because I cant face interviews. I have only managed to avoid homelessness because of the kindness of other people. I cannot plan for the future and fear my luck has run out.

I've been hit by a massive panic attack & depression and can't see any way of functioning like a normal person.

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  • Thanks for the replies. I have opportunities to pursue it with both my GP and the A&E follow-up consultant. I hope the hospital pyschiatrist who initially assessed me and mentioned autism put something about it in his notes.

    I know I can appear normal in many situations but a flood of memories about comments other people have made about me and things I have done (or not done) now make me think "This explains a lot". There is some relief in knowing this but I still can't see a way forward in ordinary life situations 

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  • Thanks for the replies. I have opportunities to pursue it with both my GP and the A&E follow-up consultant. I hope the hospital pyschiatrist who initially assessed me and mentioned autism put something about it in his notes.

    I know I can appear normal in many situations but a flood of memories about comments other people have made about me and things I have done (or not done) now make me think "This explains a lot". There is some relief in knowing this but I still can't see a way forward in ordinary life situations 

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