Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello,
i feel somewhat nervous. I was assessed first by a mental health nurse who diagnosed a score of
9 elements to a likely autism diagnosis. She is pushing for a further diagnosis, but like so many things
it totally depends on where you live. Postcode lottery. I am meeting with her again next Friday where
I will hear if she has managed to push for me to get an official diagnosis, or rather to get on to a waiting
list! So many things totally click with autism for me. I also have epilepsy so can find communicating
about that frustrating. But it is difficult when you are in limbo. I have no official diagnosis so cannot say
this to anyone if applying for anything.
I am finding it a bit stressful as this year i am going back to being a student - aged 50!
Going to the Open University and what they have been is wonderful and supportive in my problems
with forms and the whole application process.
Sorry for going on! I hate being in limbo and not having an official diagnosis.
Katie
I get finding the uncertainty a bit trying. I think I'd kinda accepted that I was autistic while I was still waiting (after being told by two psychiatrists that they were certain I was), but it was still a relief to get it over with eventually. I hope your wait is a little less eventful than mine!
Good luck in being a student, and of course you're always welcome to hang around here while you wait for the NHS wheels to turn.
Uncertainties are the bane of us. We can never second-guess outcomes, as they're beyond our control.
My anxiety is through the roof, even on good days. But, I'm grateful for managing my time better.