I Need To Know That Im A Transexual

[Guest martha]

Hello,Im New here,could any one give me some advise on finding out who i am.I am a cross dresser i know.I AM Going to a Gender clinic ,in a Couple of weeks.i am hoping That im eventualy Diagnosed as a Transexual,Rather Than a Crossdresser.how do we Find out. Thank you. Martha

[Guest Nichole]

Hello,Im New here,could any one give me some advise on finding out who i am.I am a cross dresser i know.I AM Going to a Gender clinic ,in a Couple of weeks.i am hoping That im eventualy Diagnosed as a Transexual,Rather Than a Crossdresser.how do we Find out. Thank you. Martha

Hi, Martha. Typically speaking, you generally diagnose yourself. At least you tell the therapist about yourself (they may ask questions as well) and then they will give you a diagnosis.

One of the larger and most frequent complaints from the non-crowd is that we diagnose ourselves.

[Guest angie]

Hey Martha,

Girl...You know in the core of your soul if you are or not.

There is no question about it...If You Truly Are...You Will Know Period.

A good gender therapist can help you find her.

And assist in the necessary letter(s)to help you achieve your goals.

You don't need anyone to tell you that/if you are...You Know.

Good Luck and be honest with your doctor and don't be afraid.

They are there/here to help you,not fight you.

Welcome to the Playground.

Post and tell us about yourself.

Hugs Lady,

Angie

[Guest 1charlotte1]

For ms. Charlotte (moi) there is no question. I feelz it inside! If it questioning u should not do anything too drastic! Figure urself out! I'm sure whatever u decide u will be happy!

Hugz, charlotte

[Guest Donna Jean]

Martha, Sweetheart....

Angie is so right ....

If you are trans it's already in you .....one doesn't "turn" trans ....I think you are on the right track by going to the gender clinic and there you will find what you need.

A therapist is just a guide and they will let YOU say who and what you are, because you already know deep down...it just needs to surface....

You may be a cross dresser and may be happy that way forever...

Or, you my be Transsexual and you can take action on that after you realize that you are...

I'm a transsexual and it evaded me for years, but now that I understand (and am happy) I'm doing what I need to do to realize my true self....

You'll get there....the therapist will help you understand what you need to do.....

Good luck, Sweetie....

Love...

Donna Jean

[Guest S. Chrissie]

i am hoping That im eventualy Diagnosed as a Transexual,Rather Than a Crossdresser

Like the others say, you self-diagnosed, and that's not really good. I am going to be blunt or a devil's advocate here, but please please do not go to the clinic with the mindset that "I want to be a transsexual" or "I have to be a transsexual". You will either consciously, or subconsciously be biased during your session with the therapist, "trying" to change your answers or story to fit your bias thought of wanting to be a transsexual instead of the truth. That's what I've observed thus far, people going to therapy session with a fixed mind, why does one wants to go to therapy if they already made up their mind and cannot take any other possibilities?

Go with an open mind, explore the possibilities and answer the therapist truthfully. There's nothing wrong with being cross-dresser (I am going to make a wild guess here, but from your post, it seems like you somehow wants to get away from being a cross-dresser). Just please go with an open mind with the thought that, "I might be a transsexual, or I might be a cross-dresser". That way, you will truly learn more about yourself. As Donna Jean said, a therapist is only a guide, they don't read minds, be truthful and they can guide you to the right choices.

I hope you will find where you stand and pack up, you are going on a journey of self-exploration!

Just my 2 cents

Sherlyn

[Guest julia_d]

Sherlyn nails it..

I remember being asked why I was there.. and then being asked.. and I can quote

"so how do you know you aren't just gay" .. errm.. I don't like gay men?

"how long have you had these thoughts" .. since my early teens they have been an increasing problem. I feel that I must do something about it because it's becoming impossible to live like this.

"you present very female already.. is this normal for you" .. yes.. I came on the train today on my own. These are my normal going outside clothes.(which they were.. no more than a little lippy and eyeliner and no wig.. just being me.. after all.. this is a doctor and a professional.. no point acting something I'm not.. he will see through that)

!I can see you are a good candidate.. how far through transitioning do you aim to go.. is having reassignment surgery on your list of priorities" .. it is something I have thought about for a long time but never done anything about until now.. If you consider me suitable then that is what I would like to do.

"I will put you into the RLT system, and write to your gp with instructions on the levels of medication.. we will need the results of a blood test, your gp will arrange that so you will need to go and see them within the next week.. We will write to them with the parameters we want checking.. and request the results back. as soon as we have those we will contact your gp and instruct them to start treatment"

woot!! .. easy, because I was open and honest.. a little nervous but only myself. Don't act.. they will see right through you.