Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, I’m going to try and keep this short.
I recently had an assessment with Psychiatry UK where I was basically told I don’t struggle enough to have a diagnosis even though I do have autistic traits.
I have felt different my whole life and just cannot accept this as an answer. I am a woman in my early 20’s and I am aware of the fact that often women go undiagnosed because of outdated concepts as well as masking.
Has anyone else been in my situation before? And if so, how did you eventually get your diagnosis?
Thank you in advance, I’m feeling lost.
Reading what you have said very carefully. I don't think that they are saying that you are not autistic, but they are not willing to do the proper tests based on what they think 'struggle' means. Is that correct? Or did you actually have the full blown assessment with the picture books, puzzles and talking to your relatives?
I had to complete a questionnaire that went through birth until now. I also had to have a relative fill a similar questionnaire out about me. I then had an online teams call as my assessment. I just feel as though what I do struggle with wasn’t really spoken about. The psychiatrist said that because I have friends and can understand other people’s feelings and didn’t struggle academically that he wouldn’t diagnose me.