Hi everyone
I maybe jumping the gun a little here because I've only had my initial appointment and 1 assessment session so far. Im coming up to 60 years old and thought for a few years I could possibly autistic but didnt feel I needed a diagnosis, until recently.
I had a personal issue, which I don't want to mention on here incase the other person is a member on here. I started a Google Chat a few weeks ago and I never mentioned that i thought i might be autistic. After a short while it mentioned Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, which I'd never heard of, so I googled it and very quickly I realised it was me. It explained so much of my troubles I've had for as long as I can remember. I then decided I needed to be assessed so that hopefully I could get some help. I spoke to my Dr who agreed that he would refer me, I just had to let him know with which service. Now im very much an impatient person and want to fix everything yesterday. I went through the list and im fortunate to be in a position that I could go private. I clicked with a lady who specialises in adult women, and worked alone. I read everything on her website etc then emailed her to see what length her waiting list was. I didnt expect her to come and say she could fit me in, in less than 2 weeks time. I dropped lucky because she had recently given up her position in the NHS to concentrate on her clinic 5 days a week rather than 2 days. I did the assessment tools she sent me and I scored highly on all of them seemingly.
For the last 2 weeks I've learnt so much, not just about myself. After I had my initial appointment I've really struggled with different emotions and thoughts. Im an emotional person so ive cried buckets and felt so overwhelmed that I thought have I done the right thing. I had my 1st assessment yesterday and we covered a lot and things that I'd kind of forgotten or blocked out came pouring out. The lady is going to send me some more assessment tools to do before next week. Im not sure what they will cover. I have another 1-2 appointments and then 1 for ADHD before my final appointment on her findings.
Whatever the outcome I know I will be able to have further help from her, at my cost, which will be better than finding someone else and having to go through things again.
If you've read this far I'm really grateful because one of my issues is i tell or write far too much "stuff".
