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Doctor doesn't see point of diagnosis.

Paddy

I went for a check-up at my hospital today, and told my doctor of my belief that I am on the autistic spectrum. He said there was only any point in going for a diagnosis if my belief is causing me problems, such as with socialising. Since it isn't, then I suppose I can at last accept that I am on the spectrum, and it feels very nice to have that closure.

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  • I totally agree about how things might change in the future. I started to work out for myself that I may be on the spectrum 5 years ago, but having read that it takes a long time for a diagnosis, didn't take it further. In Summer 2014 I went to my GP with chest pains. She thought it was stress and sent me on a stress management course, and for a hospital test to make sure my heart was OK. In December 2014, after the stress course, I saw a mental health nurse who immediately suggested Aspergers, started an assessment, and got me on the waiting list. I'll get the results of the diagnosis next month. So not far short of two years, by the time I have my Post Diagnostic Counselling.

    While I'm waiting for the results, I'm stressed and anxious about various major issues in my life that I feel I can't resolve until I know the results, and some of them are getting urgent. It's felt like a race to see if I get a diagnosis before a major problem becomes urgent. A year ago, I almost totally switched off from the world, as I had got so overwhelmed, and I'm still in that state.

    So I'd say, from my experience, it's best to get a diagnosis ASAP, as part of your preparations for your future.

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  • I totally agree about how things might change in the future. I started to work out for myself that I may be on the spectrum 5 years ago, but having read that it takes a long time for a diagnosis, didn't take it further. In Summer 2014 I went to my GP with chest pains. She thought it was stress and sent me on a stress management course, and for a hospital test to make sure my heart was OK. In December 2014, after the stress course, I saw a mental health nurse who immediately suggested Aspergers, started an assessment, and got me on the waiting list. I'll get the results of the diagnosis next month. So not far short of two years, by the time I have my Post Diagnostic Counselling.

    While I'm waiting for the results, I'm stressed and anxious about various major issues in my life that I feel I can't resolve until I know the results, and some of them are getting urgent. It's felt like a race to see if I get a diagnosis before a major problem becomes urgent. A year ago, I almost totally switched off from the world, as I had got so overwhelmed, and I'm still in that state.

    So I'd say, from my experience, it's best to get a diagnosis ASAP, as part of your preparations for your future.

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