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  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 5,679 Championing

    Strawberry ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“

    I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!!

    What a relief to find out on the day. I've no idea what the levels are about but it doesn't matter; you have your diagnosis and you're right, we do know and just need it confirmed.

    You are officially AuDHD and you've waited all your life to hear this. I won't tell you how long I cried for and just wish I'd found this forum back then. It's brilliant news! Congratulations Strawberry!!!

    ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Chat soon @WhatThe

    Just sorting some chores out

    Thank you

    Take care

  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Community Member Posts: 692 Pioneering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1097997#Comment_1097997

    not too bad thanks still a few health problems to solve.

    mum is doing good thank you.

    hope you have a great evening and well done again for getting through today.

    I'm level 2 and 3, apparently the overlap was significant and 50/50 by aspects which is unusual, in layman's terms I need help about 70% of the time to stop my memory, learning issues, coordination and judgement causing problems.

    I'll unfortunately live a very restricted life in terms of independence.

    for example I can do basics like get dressed, clean teeth, put myself to bed

    but can't use a microwave or washing machine correctly no matter how many times I'm shown.

    I can't socialise face to face or by phone at all which has got worse over the years I don't go out at all now just seeing a person ANY person will give me a panic attack, if they tried to hold a conversation I'd get stroppy potentially injuring myself or swearing at them in a stressed panic before walking away quickly.

    if anything happens to mum I'm cooked, It haunts me 24/7.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Hi @Nightcity , i hope u get the best help with the health issues without any more hiccups and i hope its quick

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    I have been made aware of the different levels @Nightcity .

    Mine is Level 1

    Ive looked up little bits about Level 1 but not too deeply yet

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Your one of the nicest people on this forum @Nightcity and its heartbreaking to know you have so many things to deal with .

    We are who we are

    I know for sure though with or without the things u have to deal with

    You are a person with a big heart .

    Until today I hadnt been sure of much about Autism even though i have asked questions about it .

    It must be a big worry for you in regards your mum

    I would hope to think things will be put in place so you can transition smoothly

    Hope until that time comes you have many good times together the best you can

    It is heartbreaking to hear of your intense issues but u are you and thats ok

    Thanks for your past and present support

    Forever grateful

    Many many thanks always

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Thank you so much @WhatThe , always grateful to u on so many levels

    You have always made me feel welcome here and always been non judgemental .

    You are one of those special kind of people who always thinks of others

    A very special gift you have

    Ive been told Im ASD1

    Apparently the info is going to be given to my gp so it will definately be on my medical records

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    It would have been so much better @WhatThe , if you had found the forum back then

    It would have been so much beneficial to you .

    Part of me thinks with me only being Asd 1 that its not enough or maybe ive done wrong by asking for an assessment

    I dunno

    This might be me just coming to terms with it

    Always grateful to you @WhatThe

    Thank you always

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Hope everyone has a peaceful evening

    Best wishes always

    Take care of yourselves

    Sending load of peace and harmony to everyone

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 5,679 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1098029#Comment_1098029

    You are autistic, that's enough for a late-diagnosed woman!

    Never mind the level.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Thank u @WhatThe

    Very grateful

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 5,679 Championing

    One day people will be assessed for both conditions at the same time - that will reduce waiting times won't it?

    My GP agreed immediately to an ADHD referral for me but I only cottoned on to the possibility that I also had this because of Albus. I thought it was about boys unable to sit still but there are different types.

    Drink plenty of water tonight. Well done Strawberry, you did it!

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Yes being Assessed for both at the same time would be a brilliant idea @WhatThe

    Well Im glad your gp agreed to the adhd assessment

    Glad you found it helpful with the help from Albus

    I know i asked Albus a few questions myself

    Well i wasnt sure what was going to be asked

    I answered the questions the best i could .

    I have said many times strength in numbers

    I think its true

    Thanks for your support

    Forever grateful

    Take care

    Best wishes always

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 5,679 Championing

    Exactly, we don't know what we'll be asked. I remember your autism/depression thread and learned so much from it. We don't discuss it much on the forum these days.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    I must have got side tracked @WhatThe

    Id forgotten about that

    I know im still gonna clash with certain people within my family unit

    Not told them all yet

    But all the questions asked i answered and at the end of it he said yes you have ASD 1

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    I dont think its sunk in properly yet @WhatThe but it will eventually

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Thank u so much @WhatThe

    Very grateful

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 5,679 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1098051#Comment_1098051

    Yeah, it'll be hard to think about anything else for some time, Strawberry. Be prepared for them not to understand or change their behaviour. Your new diagnosis may only be important to you and that's a hard pill to swallow.

  • Strawberry1
    Strawberry1 Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 9,132 Championing

    Hope you manage some decent rest tonight @WhatThe

    Take care

    Best wishes always

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 5,679 Championing

    And you, rest well.

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