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First Part of Assessment

Wellington

Hi everyone. The first part of my assessment this week and my anxiety levels are through the roof. Even though I have reasearched and read about what happens many times I am not sure still what to expect and I am worried I am doing the right thing. Well, I need to know for sure but it is just worrying to be finally doing this. 

Does every adult that has been or going through this feel the same? 

Whatever the outcome I want to say thanks to everyone for the support on this forum.

  • Hi. I have now had the first part of the assessment and posted about it on a new thread. It went well I think and once again thanks for comments. 

  • Wellington, it's only natural to have last minute doubts about what you are doing but this is just nerves, nothing else. You have thought this through thoroughly and really you don't have much choice.

    People have the same thing just before tying the knot!

    You could write down the key points to take with you to the assessment which will remind you of what to say, rather than rely on memory alone.

    Please keep us informed.

  • Thanks everyone. I am the sort of person who "plans" or reherses conversations in their head prior to having them. Sounds odd but I just can not seem to do this in preparation for the first interview. I think it's that which is making me panicky.It seems such a short time to get out everything I would like to say and I don't want to miss any key points. I wrote a huge report on myself months ago to get it all straight and down on a paper so I will use that too.

    Also worried about outcome. Ive been contemplating this for over two years now,  almost everyday. It all fits but if I get told I am not then what am I? Also although I do not post much here, I have enjoyed talking here. It makes me feel less alone and I am gratefull for the support. 

    Also worried about a postive reaction too. I have read a lot about acceptance being tough. I hope I can cope with it.

    Many thanks again everybody. I just need to voice this.

  • I've never been through it, Wellington, but I'm pretty sure I would feel very much like you if I had.

    It is very tough, but in the long run you will be glad you went through with it because it will give you a better understanding about what makes you 'tick.' Without having confirmation about the way your brain operates you'll always be wondering why you felt this way or acted that way and a diagnosis will allow you to manage your condition more effectively than not.

    The stage after a diagnosis will be acceptance, which is a very important part of managing autism and there are plenty of people on this MB who can offer you good advice on that one.