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Advice needed on my first diagnostic appointment please.

shoekitten

I finally have my letter of referral from my GP to Community Mental Health Resource Centre!

 I am so glad my GP actually took my request for a referral seriously. But now, being a creature who gets anxious about face to face consultations I'm panicking about blowing my chance of a 'formal' diagnosis.

Please, please, please can anyone give me any advice on how to handle this appointment? I know that without some useful pointers I will get flustered, mumble unintelligbly and forget to say what I planned.

What sort of questions will I be asked? Will I have to take a test?

It's on the 16th and already have sweaty palms!

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  • I filled in the questionnaire after careful consideration then rang the number on my referral form to explain that I can't take personal calls during work time but would available after 4.30. I was then told they can only do phone assessments between 9am and 3pm. There are no provisions for people unable to speak outwith those hours so they are unable to assist me. No advice given, no flexibility...no bloody use! Back to square one I fear!
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  • I filled in the questionnaire after careful consideration then rang the number on my referral form to explain that I can't take personal calls during work time but would available after 4.30. I was then told they can only do phone assessments between 9am and 3pm. There are no provisions for people unable to speak outwith those hours so they are unable to assist me. No advice given, no flexibility...no bloody use! Back to square one I fear!
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