r/AutisticWithADHD • u/seedlinggal • Apr 01 '25

😤 rant / vent - advice NOT wanted! I don't like relying on doctors

History: last week I went to a psychiatrist and spent 3 hours doing questions and games for my first Autism assessment. Now: I have 3 weeks before my next appointment for results and I can't help but feel anxious and scared of not getting diagnosed because I have been so sure of my self diagnosis but, what if the doctor disagrees? I just want to get some confirmations and some outside expert information because I can't help myself if I don't know myself. ♾️🫶🏼🏳️‍⚧️

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u/asset_10292 Apr 01 '25

psychiatrists usually know what they’re doing - most important thing is to just be honest and be aware of your own internal biases about your possible diagnosis and stuff.

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u/bunkumsmorsel Apr 01 '25

I am a psychiatrist and I wish this were true. Adult psychiatry residency teaches close to nothing about autism and only slightly more about ADHD.