Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi
My name is Lila, I am 23 and I am just another person in this community waiting for an assessment.
I started this process more than a year ago. It took me this time to finally get onto a waiting list for an assessment which should happen in about 18 months.
I was very desperate lately so I also decided to do this process privately as it should take much less time (about 6 months). I am currently waiting for them to say if they accept my assessment or not.
All of this has been one of the biggest challenges of my life. So I am finally taking the step to speak up on this community. It has been really nice to read you since a few months and now I feel the energy to exchange
I am really passionate with visual creativity since really young (illustrations, decorations...). I have a degree as a visual merchandiser but am unemployed as life at school was a challenge already but life in a company is just umbarable for me... I am seeing a therapist and going through a big down time since 7 months (socially isolating myself). So... I really would love to communicate on this platform and feel like I am not doing this journey by myself anymore.
Happy to hear anything from you, support, common interests, or just a "hello" !
Hi Pikl ! Thank you very much
Hi aidie.
Well yeah I actually make illustrations on Illustrator lately but I really miss making things by using my hands...
Thank you very much
Hi Matthew ! Thank you very much, it means a lot to me. I feel a bit anxious today, trying to feel better by talking on this forum.
Hi ! Thank you for your reply, it is reassuring to see that some work places support diagnosis ! I am grateful for you even though you had a really late diagnosis
I tried to work from home and to become self employed but it has been really overwhelming... so I decided to just concentrate on my diagnosis for now but I put a lot of pressure on it and am really scared for my professional life :( I have been thinking to call the helpline and I did also quite a bit of research to find a local group but I am scared to not be allowed since I am still waiting for a diagnosis...
Hi Lila, and welcome
Hi Lila,,,,
have u tried visual/digital art ? ,,,, its really in at the moment
BTW Welcome to this forum
Hi Lila im matthew how are you feel free to message if you like im 24
Hi Lila
Welcome to the forum.
I'm an oldie and I was diagnosed privately in my early 40s - I was lucky that the place I worked had comprehensive healthcare that paid for mine.
I would have thought you are in the perfect place to get into home working these days - do you have any local support to assist you finding your ideal place in the world?