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Diagnosis Terror

Brontosaurus

Morning all. I've suspected I'm autistic for about 3 years now having been "peer reviewed" by other neurodiverse friends and relatives. Have had mental health problems and presumably burnouts (lost jobs, friends etc) nearly 40 years etc etc. My GP suggested Right to Choose but I'm terrified having read some of the reviews of places clearly unsuitable and providing poor services. Is there really any benefit to a formal diagnosis and does anyone have any advice about negotiating this labyrinth?

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  • Without a formal diagnosis I would still be struggling to maintain my sanity at work. Unfortunately with diagnosis I have been excluded from my occupation and is subject to an employment tribunal.

    But and it's a big but! Having the diagnosis has confirmed that I am not broken but just different and I try to be a compassionate with myself and recognise what effects certain things have on me and try to find safe sensible workarounds.

  • in reply to Mr T

    Sorry to hear this T, I hope you were not taken advantage of. *That sounds like a strong case if they excluded you on the basis of your autism only after diagnosis. 

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