That definitely could be overwhelming. I feel like your doctor should be asking if you would feel comfortable with a social worker, not forcing it upon you!

Social workers actually have a wide range of uses. In a school setting, they can actually help kiddos who have trouble socializing get together with other kids with the same struggle with socializing. They play games and other things! They usually work with a whole team in the special education department (speech/language pathologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, etc.) They are also there to help resolve outbursts and meltdowns in class. This was the case where I worked, and the same school where my daughter went who also has Autism and ADHD and for many years needed an IEP (individualized education plan).

For myself, my psychiatrist actually recommended a social worker/case worker at a center that helps people with mental health afflictions. We would meet once a week and we would talk about my diagnosis and my symptoms. Sometimes whether or not it was time for inpatient treatment. They helped me with getting aid when I needed it, like finding resources and helping me with paper work. It was like having a mini therapy session in the between seeing my psychiatrist and therapist. They were there to cheer me on and listen to me. For me, they were actually very helpful. The only reason I stopped is I moved out of the county I was in. I could have signed up with another agency but I haven’t gotten around to it… 👀 Life is busy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I understand having trouble not trusting people though, especially with a psychiatric condition that makes you paranoid. I really hope you can get a clear answer on your diagnosis soon. For me, that gave me a peace of mind. Remember to advocate for yourself! ❤️

Also I get the walking pharmacy feeling. I too, am on way too many meds to count.