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[–] 2 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Oh I think you misunderstood. I meant the bit about the crappy diagnoses, I have enough imposter syndrome as it is.

For sure. I would have preferred an NHS face to face one, but they were making me jump through so many hoops (in the end I had to submit a 5 page report on why I think I'm autistic) that my GP said just go for right to choose.

So I'm glad I have the option, but I would also prefer more investment in NHS AND better training, because my own experiences with NHS mental health are pretty bad (see my above reply).

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    Ah, got you. Sorry, I misunderstood. But yeah, I'm sure they're not all like that (I'd imagine most are actually very good). Anyway, I genuinely hope yours goes well. It sounds like you've had an awful time of it so far.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    Thank you! The one I picked had good reviews. But I'm still freaking out. I had to book it in the morning as I need to use the autism centre so I can have some privacy and all they could offer was 9am, so I'm sure I'm going to have no sleep tonight. I am not a morning person.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago (1 child)

    On the plus side - on this specific occasion, if you're underslept and therefore more confused, stressed and easily distracted etc, it will at least work in your favour for the assessment.

    I hope it goes well for you!

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