Invited to 3rd PD assessment

[u/annakom]

From date of the 1st one the process will stretch over 49 days period and I find it unbearable. Is it normal for it to take so much time? I assume they want to structure info they gathered or do more exploration to pinpoint defining characteristics, or could it be a test in itself? I expect that there will be couple of weeks of a waiting time added on top before I get the assessment report. Most likely even more wait before getting any practical help. Are there any given guidelines limits on how long max. the whole can take. If so, is it determined on a Trust level or higher or it's up to clinical team and depends on the case?

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[u/eraserway]

Honestly, 49 days isn’t as bad as it could be. My PD assessment was three sessions over the course of 6 months. It really sucks to have to wait but that’s the norm these days.

You could always ask at your next appointment for a timeline of what happens next.

[u/BorderBiBiscuit]

I know waiting and wondering is hard and horrible, but I’d honestly prefer a longer process as I’d feel reassured that it was being carefully considered and assessed, instead of being “diagnosed” during crisis with no assessment whatsoever.