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Hello, I'm Hugh

Hugh

I'm nearly 40 and self-diagnosed, currently psyching myself up to go to the GP to get the official diagnosis process going. I have problems with social situations, and get worn out by interacting with people in real life. Hoping it would do some good if I had a piece of paper to wave at people.

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  • in reply to Hugh

    That is very good news indeed. The letter was an excellent idea. When I finally had the courage to say something to my GP I had lots of other health issues. I just dropped it into the conversation "oh and by the way I've been wondering if I might be autistic" so they didn't even properly consider it. I tried mentioning it to my boss too and she said "you can't possibly be autistic, you're articulate". 

    So pleased you are on the pathway now. Although it has been very tiring, and I don't know the outcome of my assessment yet, I am very glad indeed that I finally took this step. Advice and support from members of this online community has been incredibly helpful  in coping with the added pressure of being assessed. 

  • in reply to Sunflower

    Thanks! He'd read my letter, which was great, because I probably would have chickened out of mentioning it otherwise. He gave me a referral straight away, so I'm seeing a community psychiatric nurse for the next step within the next few months.