Post #1506975
2026-04-01 06:41 UTC
@Psychonaut
In my area (North East England) there is a service that you can contact for support. I haven't used them yet but am due to speak to them next month about things to see what help is available.
Has whoever you got the diagnosis from not given you details of any support services in your area? I got a whole pack of information about various things from them. It may be worth contacting them for advice rather than your GP.
Unfortunately I think it is very much a postcode lottery though.
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@Psychonaut@mastodon.online 2026-04-01 08:22
@PetraPhoenix Thanks, in my area this is all provided by an organization called "Talking Therapies" which appears to be a one stop shop for all your further support needs, as long as your further support needs are more CBT. The surprising helpful lady I had a 'triage' appointment with also referred me to the local team of psychiatrists. But following a 10 minute call with someone who wasn't medically qualified I've now been dropped from their waiting list.
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@Psychonaut@mastodon.online 2026-04-01 09:03
@PetraPhoenix Just looked again at the "helpful" Appendix of resources attached to the diagnostic report. The only thing within 25 miles is an organization that supports parents of autistic children 🙄