Autism/Depression

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  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 5,209 Championing

    Thank you so much for your feedback @looking4help 😊

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 1,573 Online Community Team

    @Strawberry1 there's no reason to not like yourself. You're so lovely and caring ❤️ I understand when your brain may not want to cooperate though and feeds you negative things. You must remind yourself of how wonderful you are, we'll all pitch in to remind you too 😉

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 5,209 Championing

    Thank you @Rachel_Scope 😊

  • DJS7P
    DJS7P Community member Posts: 27 Contributor

    I had to chase up an assessment for the better part of Eight years because I got lost in the system. Glad I did though, I feel more settled with who I am post diagnosis.

  • Kali85
    Kali85 Community member Posts: 91 Empowering

    I had to wait 4 years for my assessment, but I too also feel more settled and content with myself since I got my diagnosis

  • Jimm_Scope
    Jimm_Scope Posts: 5,280 Online Community Team

    My partner is actually about to begin the process of a referral. She's already considering Right to Choose because our area doesn't even say how long the waiting list is anymore. Last information they ever publicised was that it was a 4 year wait, 2 years ago.

  • DJS7P
    DJS7P Community member Posts: 27 Contributor

    @Jimm_Scope I hope it all goes well for you both

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 5,209 Championing

    I actually have my assessments next week I have been waiting a very long time but I'm terrified I've done the wrong thing by asking for the assessments. I have a gut feeling that I've got this all wrong.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 5,209 Championing

    Feeling depressed if I'm honest.

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 7,883 Online Community Team

    Why do you think you've done the wrong thing @Strawberry1 ? Isn't it better to find out one way or the other? We're all here if you want to talk things through, I know it helps me when I'm feeling a bit flummoxed by feelings.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 5,209 Championing

    I'm a little scared @Albus_Scope that's all . Yes it would be better to know one way or the other . I always doubt myself @Albus_Scope . Thank you 😊.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 5,209 Championing

    I suppose I just think I've got it all wrong @Albus_Scope . I'm such a worrier .

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 5,209 Championing

    I have traits of autism and adhd but I worry I've made a mountain out of a mole hill. I apologise unreservedly @Albus_Scope . Sorry 😞

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 7,883 Online Community Team

    There's no right or wrong though @Strawberry1 you feel how you feel. I totally get that fear though, my head was all over the place before my assessments, so just be gentle with yourself please.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 5,209 Championing

    Thanks @Albus_Scope . Your support is appreciated.

  • DJS7P
    DJS7P Community member Posts: 27 Contributor

    We're all here for you :) @Strawberry1 You haven't made a mountain out of molehill. You owe it to yourself to have the assessment and get the answers you need.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 5,209 Championing

    Thank you @DJS7P .

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 5,209 Championing

    I know when it comes to the day I will be feeling sick and probably will be sick. I will be pacing all day . I probably won't want to wake up on that day . I will have stomach issues 😩. I will have to try and settle myself down with some breathing exercises.

  • Andi66
    Andi66 Community member Posts: 403 Empowering

    Strawberry 1, when I went to see the assessment I took this in as a checklist which they found helpful, it is Samantha Craft unofficial checklist female's and autism. It's on line. It's just a list of how you are , I just ticked . Hope this helps you

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community member, Scope Member Posts: 5,209 Championing

    Thank you @Andi66 . I will check that out .

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