Autism/Depression

Albus_Scope

I am king of the check lists, so @Andi66 is giving some great advice here. It's always good to write down things you want to ask about or things you think you should mention. But please dont worry @Strawberry1 the assessor is there to help you with no judgment and has no doubt had people be sick on the call with them many times before. 😉

Strawberry1

Thank you @Albus_Scope and @Andi66 much appreciated.

Kali85

Sorry about the struggles you’re having @Strawberry1 over worrying is a vicious circle that feels like it’s never ending! It’s so hard to stop once your brain starts going. I hope your assessment goes well and that you feel a sense of relief afterwards. Plenty of support for you on this group, we all know how it feels to struggle with over thinking and over worrying, so don’t feel like your alone ❤️

Kali85

When my mind is racing with thoughts because I am fearful of a situation or event I find it helps me to write down my thoughts on paper and then read it back, it just helps unscramble my thoughts and I don’t feel so overwhelmed, which clears my head abit, and then by seeing my worries/problems written down it makes the issues not seem as bad. I also always do check lists for everything, if I have any kind of appointment or interview etc I always sit and think of anything I would need to know or like to ask, and I will write down a list of questions, otherwise my nerves and anxiety takes over and I forget anything I needed to ask.

Jimm_Scope

My partner went to our GP yesterday to ask for a referral for Autism. The GP was actually very lovely. She said my partner was the first adult to come to her with suspected autism and they went through the criteria together and agreed a referral would be necessary. They also agreed about Right to Choose given the waitlist in our area (they stopped saying how long it was after it hit 4 years).

My partner was quite nervous about it, but she's happier now.

Strawberry1

Thank you @Kali85 for all your feedback and support it's appreciated more than you will ever know ❤️.

Strawberry1

Hope all goes well for your partner @Jimm_Scope 🙏. Best of luck 👍

WhatThe

So will I 🙏

Strawberry, water is your friend on days like that 😌

Strawberry1

Thank you @WhatThe , sincere apologies for my late response. Take care 🙂 💕.

Strawberry1

@Andi66 , I've checked out the Samantha Craft check list and it's definitely me . Thank you 😊

Andi66

Strawberry 1, that's ok, hope it helps

Strawberry1

It has helped @Andi66 . My apologies for my late response I've been asleep. Thank you again. Take care of yourself.

Strawberry1

I was wondering if someone could put my mind at rest . Late yesterday I had my assessment form come through. I filled it in the best I could but I think I've made some mistakes . Could anyone tell me if I would be able to explain this on my appointment? Thank you in advance.

Strawberry1

One question I think I've messed up on is seeing the headteacher at school I can't remember if I did or not . I think I've answered the question wrong.

Strawberry1

I feel so foolish . I hope everything is going to be alright. Took me ages to fall asleep because I was so quick in filling it in . Why am I so stupid.

Strawberry1

I am very worried now .

Strawberry1

I'm so very sorry everyone.

Kali85

It’s not an issue, I messed up on my forms I thought as my GP referred me that they was like my SP or something like that, I can’t remember word or intials used on the form for this role, so I filled GPs details in like name & address etc and in another section I put my GPs name as this SP (not sure if SP is correct initials for the role as I filled forms out ages ago now) I sent forms to my GP to sign under his details that I had filled out for him. I waited well over a week for my GP to contact me, He said that it wasn’t relevant for him to sign as that role was meant for someone that had helped me fill in the forms, so I had to cross out quite a few mistakes on mine. I was so scared that I had missed deadline to send my forms back! All because of my completely pointless charade with my GP! I was sooo mad at myself! Felt so stupid, I was so worried I’d sent my forms back too late! Really beat myself up over this (what I can see now as) a “tiny mistake!”Please don’t worry about it, the assessment people didn’t mind all mistakes I made @Strawberry1 mistakes happen as much as I desperately want everything to be perfect life just doesn’t work that way, don’t be so hard on yourself ❤️

Strawberry1

Sorry to hear how things went for you @Kali85 , I really am . Form filling isn't something alot of people look forward too . If you're anything like me they are a nightmare. Thank you so much for your support and time. I will try to put it to the back of my mind . There was an email so I've sent one back saying I think I've made a mistake. Here's hoping everything will be ok . Thank you again 💓. Fingers crossed 🤞. Please take care of yourself and I hope you have a reasonable day today 😊. Your a real gem 💎.

Kali85

honestly it will be fine, I just crossed my mistakes out and wrote lil explanation as to my confusion with the GP. I also hate filling forms I get ridiculously overwhelmed by them as I over think everything single detail so I find it hard answering. Try and distract yourself with something I find watching a funny or happy film helps the time go by and it distracts me, also certain films are comforting to me, bit like comfort food but without the calories lol Try to not be so hard on yourself, you are very thoughtful and kind person give yourself more credit ❤️ as I am sure you done your very best at filling the forms out.