I've finally booked the appointment - autism related

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I've waited over two years now to find a doctor I trust (I had an amazing doctor who left and new ones kept coming and going) and I'm finally going to go and talk to her.

I've suspected I may be autistic for a while now but have been too scared to talk to a doctor about it.

The appointment isn't until the 7th but at least it's sorted!

Just posting to see if anyone has any experiences to share?
Someone I know told me its a nightmare getting a diagnosis, but maybe this isn't the same for everyone?

I feel like if I were to be diagnosed it may help me learn more about myself and come to terms with who I am.
I'm fairly certain that I'm autistic but then end up convincing myself not to go incase I'm not and people think I'm pathetic. But deep down I think I know that I am.

But anyway I'm rambling!

Would anyone be willing to share what made them suspect they were autistic? Or about what it was like getting the diagnosis and how it's helped/ hasn't?

Bump!

Well done on making that step! I have no specific advice unfortunately but just to suggest you may want to move this to a more relevant section where it might get better responses, rather than mental health

Thank you for the reply!
I feel quite excited to have finally made a step towards doing something, but a little apprehensive too.

Which section do you suggest?? I wasn't sure where to post it!

Sorry just seen this. You could try Mumsnetters with SN, I've just had a look and there's various threads on autism including this

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnetters_with_sn/2954319-Neurodiversity-support-thread-for-women-with-suspected-diagnosed-or-self-diagnosed-autism-ADHD-and-other-NDs-18

Looks very relevant to you and perhaps a good support

Or you could just post in one of the heavily used threads for the traffic!

Let me know and I'll come and see your posts there