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I think I'm neurodivergent...

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chatenoire · 02/09/2023 08:39

The other day while I was driving it came to me that maybe that day when a GP suggested I had OCD traits maybe I have neurodivergent ones!

My DH my mind and mental processes in general is the most complex he's ever experienced

I sometimes lack social awareness, I don't look at people in the eyes...

I haven't very specific likes and have waves of "obsessing" over them

I overthink and struggle to make decisions .

I have a very vivid imagination

I don't know if I'm being able to explain it clearly.... At this point in time I think it's by the by to get a diagnosis, but I think it would explain my life quite well

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BaroldandNedmund · 03/09/2023 21:02

https://rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php

Hi there,
I’d suggest doing this test…it’s the one that (last time I checked) the autistic community tends to have a lot of faith in. Some of the tests are still geared towards men but this one isn’t.

Aspie Quiz

https://rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php

youaintmymother · 03/09/2023 23:27

I suspect that I am neurodivergent too. My sister and cousin are diagnosed, my son is on an SEND pathway, my mum suspects she is autistic, and my DH thinks I am.

I scored 93% !

I'm never sure what to do with this information though. I think (like you OP) that a lot of my life experiences and perceptions could be explained by this.

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chatenoire · 04/09/2023 06:42

BaroldandNedmund · 03/09/2023 21:02

https://rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php

Hi there,
I’d suggest doing this test…it’s the one that (last time I checked) the autistic community tends to have a lot of faith in. Some of the tests are still geared towards men but this one isn’t.

I took it with a 100% neurodivergent result!

I think I'm neurodivergent...
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BaroldandNedmund · 04/09/2023 23:33

Wow! Congratulations 🙂

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chatenoire · 05/09/2023 06:08

BaroldandNedmund · 04/09/2023 23:33

Wow! Congratulations 🙂

Thank you! I'll definitely go to a professional too (if they refer me) but I most certainly go on a path of self discovery

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BellaCriesAndThatsAlright · 05/09/2023 11:23

I just did it and scored 97%. I'm on a waiting list for ADHD assessment.

Handcreamqueen · 07/09/2023 11:21

I’m 50 and have struggled with so many things, since I was a small child.
Constantly told it’s just anxiety.
I can relate to so much you’ve written op.
This was my score (I answered a honestly as I could)
How old are you OP? At 50 I worry that my GP won’t take me seriously?

I think I'm neurodivergent...
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chatenoire · 07/09/2023 11:31

Handcreamqueen · 07/09/2023 11:21

I’m 50 and have struggled with so many things, since I was a small child.
Constantly told it’s just anxiety.
I can relate to so much you’ve written op.
This was my score (I answered a honestly as I could)
How old are you OP? At 50 I worry that my GP won’t take me seriously?

I'm 39, so I'll see what they say. Not holding my breath tbh... My therapist thinks that I DO need a psychiatric evaluation but that I need to think what would a diagnosis mean to me.

I have asked psychiatrists about my quirks before and ultimately because they're not "negative" I get told not to worry about them. These have been brief interactions though

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youaintmymother · 19/09/2023 23:30

I'm 39 too. Bit the bullet and my GP was great! She was really affirming and supportive, although we've a 1-2 year waiting list in my area.

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chatenoire · 20/09/2023 07:19

youaintmymother · 19/09/2023 23:30

I'm 39 too. Bit the bullet and my GP was great! She was really affirming and supportive, although we've a 1-2 year waiting list in my area.

That's great!

Apparently you can ask to be referred to this service(I haven't done it because I haven't had the time): www.autism.org.uk/directory/m/mind-professionals

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Jenn3112 · 24/09/2023 01:43

That test says I have 90% probability of being neurotypical but I have a formal ASD diagnosis, so I don't think it's that accurate! Given the name presumably its quite dated?

Getting diagnosed as an adult isn't a particularly pleasant experience, particularly if you end up with one of the contracted out of the NHS services who will spend the minimum amount of time possible with you. I would be clear on the purpose for you of getting a diagnosis because actually there isn't any support or follow up. (eg do you want reasonable adjustments at work, do you really worry about it and just want to know for certain...) But if you need to go down the NHS route I would get yourself on the NHS waiting list while you think it over.

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chatenoire · 24/09/2023 05:51

Jenn3112 · 24/09/2023 01:43

That test says I have 90% probability of being neurotypical but I have a formal ASD diagnosis, so I don't think it's that accurate! Given the name presumably its quite dated?

Getting diagnosed as an adult isn't a particularly pleasant experience, particularly if you end up with one of the contracted out of the NHS services who will spend the minimum amount of time possible with you. I would be clear on the purpose for you of getting a diagnosis because actually there isn't any support or follow up. (eg do you want reasonable adjustments at work, do you really worry about it and just want to know for certain...) But if you need to go down the NHS route I would get yourself on the NHS waiting list while you think it over.

Of the outsourced services do you mean the "mind" something ? (I linked to them before).

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Jenn3112 · 24/09/2023 09:13

Some NHS trusts are using private providers to reduce their waiting lists, usually online only, but i dont know which ones. In my experience that meant a total meeting time over two appointments of about an hour. The consultant psychiatrist who made the diagnosis I only spoke to for about 15 mins. If you actually pay to go private I think you may get a better experience but my preference would be an actual NHS assessment as I think its your best chance of getting something more in depth than a super rushed box ticking exercise.

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chatenoire · 24/09/2023 11:01

Jenn3112 · 24/09/2023 09:13

Some NHS trusts are using private providers to reduce their waiting lists, usually online only, but i dont know which ones. In my experience that meant a total meeting time over two appointments of about an hour. The consultant psychiatrist who made the diagnosis I only spoke to for about 15 mins. If you actually pay to go private I think you may get a better experience but my preference would be an actual NHS assessment as I think its your best chance of getting something more in depth than a super rushed box ticking exercise.

The local private service is geared more towards children . They're all PsyEd/ language therapists. I can wait, I mean I only want it for my own knowledge and maybe so work stops saying things like "be bubblier"

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