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epilanthanomai
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10 Jun 2019, 3:38 pm

Tomorrow I go see my psychologist for my intake appointment and to start testing toward a possible ASD and ADHD diagnosis. If testing lasts longer than the day then I'll go back on Thursday. Last night I was compiling my paperwork and notes about many of the things I wanted to make sure I remembered to tell her. It was kinda weird to see it all compiled in a big list like that. On the one hand I was a little daunted to reflect on how much stress there was documented right there on the page. On the other hand, it made it feel like a diagnosis is in reach, and with it some possible paths to improvement. I caught myself saying, basically, "I'd totally diagnose me."

Wish me luck tomorrow <3



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10 Jun 2019, 5:26 pm

We wish you the very best!


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11 Jun 2019, 12:21 am

Bringing a list of your impairments and other relevant traits is a very good idea, along with any other relevant documentation.


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11 Jun 2019, 6:12 am

Thanks both. Getting ready to head up there now.



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11 Jun 2019, 7:43 am

Good luck on your appointment today and keep in touch and let us know how it went.


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11 Jun 2019, 8:03 am

epilanthanomai wrote:
Thanks both. Getting ready to head up there now.


Good luck!! ! : :heart:


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11 Jun 2019, 4:33 pm

Doc says ASD+ADHD. There's more tests for related details before she writes up her final report, but she affirmed at the end of testing today that it'll include those.