Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi
I just joined as a member today.
I am 50 years old (female) and have always struggled with relationships (two failed marriage both less than 1 year long) and friendships along with many other issues - which I now believe has been misdiagnosed as mental health difficulties.
My light bulb moment came when I asked for my teenage Daughter to be assessed and when going through the initial questionnaire with CAMHS (they don't believe she does have autism) I was able to identify with most of the questions.
I am now in the situation of trying to get diagnosed with NHS if possible as I can't afford the £1K + cost for a private appointment.
I have spoken to my parents who are supportive of being involved in any process and I am just waiting for the local Adult Autism team to send me a self-referral form.
Hello,
2 year wait here, eventually it was expedited.
The best thing I did was accept it long before diagnosis, adjusting my life accordingly as if I am autistic. This lead to massive imposter syndrome but gave a better life style so how could I be wrong.
Thanks Plinky - that's my worry that I have somehow convinced myself and it's not true!
You and EVERY other. Be yourself, if it feels good or better, could it not be that it is?
The ImpSyn made me highly critical of myself so I used it as a tool of motivation to make dammed sure that I am right about this. Better that, than beat myself up about it all before even the Consultants know. So I did and it seemed to reduce the negativity of the ImpSyn. I would save the self-beating up for later after the truth had been unveiled.