I need a diagnosis / assessment uk

[steviep43]

I have suffered with anxiety and depression since childhood. Treatment has always focussed on the symptoms at the time e.g eating disorder, OCD, anxiety etc. But nothing works long term and I feel everyone - including me - has been missing the root cause. I thought I’d found it myself - autism. But after almost two years of waiting for an assessment on the NHS it was thought I didn’t have it, despite saying I showed many symptoms. It was suggested after my autism assessment that perhaps I have a social anxiety disorder, or a personality disorder. How do I go about getting a full and proper assessment? I’m tired of making my best guess at what’s wrong and want to know so I can get proper treatment. I would go private if it’ll be quicker, I just want to know. Thanks

[Klaus-sperger]

Going private is always quicker .Most can get a diagnosis in 24 hours.

Get on the phone with your money and you can usually get what you want.

However you sound complex which can take longer and some conditions can be unique. I have abnormal neurological brain condition that produces unique electrical patterns.

So can be difficult for some and perhaps more importantly is to find what helps you.

Hypnotherapy? Omega 3 supplements? Behavioural activation?acupressure?

Klaus

[NidgyNadj66]

steviep43 I am sorry to learn that your diagnosis took two years. I live in London and it took eight weeks for my diagnosis of Autism. I agree with other comments that you should continue to research your symptoms, especially obtain views from people who know you well, such as parents, siblings and friends,