Took a leap of faith

[Bubblepopelectric]

So Ive always thought since I was a child that I was "strange" I never really made friends kind of played alone unless that 1 friend who didn't think I was "weird" played out with me, I don't socialise well, I get extreme social anxiety, too much noise in all honesty gets me angry it's just way too much the list goes on.

I've been putting myself self off seeing my doctor to discuss everything, I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow and it's the doctor I trust highly so I'm happy with that however, I keep getting the urge to not bother (I've done this alot) I think it's the anxiety of it all. I'm out of a job I can't hold one down simply because my concentration levels are bad like I can't sit still, I can't focus for long, I burn out to the point I talk to nobody. It's, affecting my life as I'd love to have a job that suits my needs but obviously I have to go down the adhd maybe autism root. So what happens after I've spoken to my doctor?, how long does it take for an assessment? I've done some research but a little reality of things would be better from those who have been assessed.

(FYI my son who is 10 is possibly adhd and autistic and still waiting to be assesed it's been 4 year of waiting, I hope it's nit as long for adults)

Good luck speaking to your doctor!

I think it is important to understand what you are expecting from having the diagnosis. If Dr tells you that you are on the spectrum that would not change you. It might be easier to accept your asd traits. But even understanding your traits is a process unique to you, the Dr won't help with that.

If you are thinking about ADHD diagnosis - medication is one of the things that help after getting the diagnosis. I'm sorry I cannot really help with the timeline on the NHS. My DH was fobbed off by the GP despite scoring highly on every question but self harm / aggressive behaviour. He went for a private assessment and the meds make a huge difference in his reactivity.