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GP was dismissive

Kool_kat

Hi

After filling in forms for the GP I finally saw someone today to ask for a referral to be assessed for autism.

She told me that I might be autistic and will refer me but also said "you can't be that bad because you've got a husband, children and a full time job". 

I got the referral which is what I wanted but now I'm second guessing myself after she said that. 

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  • Some of them can be very dismissive, I was told that it didn't matter if I was diagnosed as "there's no treatment anyway" and since I'd made it into my 50s without being identified as autistic was there really a need to be assessed!

    I've had a lifetime of what I now know is treatment resistant depression and anxiety which ultimately led to my autism diagnosis. Those things haven't gone away but now at least I have a reasonable idea what's behind it all.

  • in reply to Hergé

    She said that it wouldn't change anything if I get the diagnosis. I fully understand that but like you I've had a lifetime of anxiety and depression. I just want to know why. 

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