So, now that I got the referral from my PCP, I feel like I'm finally getting somewhere.
I couldn't get in to see a neuropsychologist like had been in the original intent. I guess my insurance doesn't pay for that. But, I did get in to see a clinical psychologist.
I really didn't think it would be a good experience at first. I have quite a bit of nervousness around men in general, and his experience with autism didn't seem to be very much. I actually ended up finding out that my PCP didn't refer me for an autism assessment at all, he referred me for a GAD assessment.
But, the good thing is that the doctor I'm seeing now is willing to work with me. and, to my knowledge it would qualify as an official diagnosis if I can plead my case and he agrees that I do fit all of the signs and symptoms.
Regardless, it's pretty obvious that I also suffer from GAD. My anxiety has gotten much better on my new medication, though, over the past few weeks.
I'm finding it hard to write right now. I can't really find the words for what I'm feeling about all of this. Maybe I'll come back and post something interesting. later.
I couldn't get in to see a neuropsychologist like had been in the original intent. I guess my insurance doesn't pay for that. But, I did get in to see a clinical psychologist.
I really didn't think it would be a good experience at first. I have quite a bit of nervousness around men in general, and his experience with autism didn't seem to be very much. I actually ended up finding out that my PCP didn't refer me for an autism assessment at all, he referred me for a GAD assessment.
But, the good thing is that the doctor I'm seeing now is willing to work with me. and, to my knowledge it would qualify as an official diagnosis if I can plead my case and he agrees that I do fit all of the signs and symptoms.
Regardless, it's pretty obvious that I also suffer from GAD. My anxiety has gotten much better on my new medication, though, over the past few weeks.
I'm finding it hard to write right now. I can't really find the words for what I'm feeling about all of this. Maybe I'll come back and post something interesting. later.
