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I'LL BE SEEING A GENDER THERAPIST SOON, AND I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT KINDA QUESTIONS HE/SHE WILL ASK. AND HOW UNCOUNTABLE IS IT.

MY FIRST FEAR IS JUST IN THE WAITING ROOM. I PANIC EASY,EPICALLY AROUND PEOPLE. IF OVER 3 1 OR 2 PEOPLE, I'M IN ANGUISH (PANIC DISORDER FOR 18YRS).

I WAS TOLD THE FIRST SESSION WILL BE 20 MINUTES.

WHAT COULD THEY POSSIBLY FIND OUT IN 20 MINUTES

IM REALLY CURIOUS ON THE QUESTIONS, WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT ANSWERS.

IF SHE CAN FIND OUT A LOT IN 20 MINUTES THE YEA I AM SCARED. (WHO WOULDN'T BE)

HOW MANY SESSIONS BEFORE HRT STARTS. AND ABOUT HOW MANY TIMES A WEEK DOES A PERSON GO.

THE GENDER THERAPIST IS A (PHYCRIEST( SORRY CAN'T SPELL THAT WORD) AS WELL WILL I STILL NEED TO SEE ANOTHER DOCTOR.

WHO ALL WILL SHE TALK TO ABOUT MY CASE. (WILL SHE TALK TO MY FAMILY DOCTOR).

AS A GENERAL RULE HOW FRIENDLY ARE THEY.

A MILLION MORE QUESTIONS, BUT TIME DOESN'T ALLOW. THANKS

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WHAT COULD THEY POSSIBLY FIND OUT IN 20 MINUTES

Maybe some basics, just to meet you and to tell you what to expect and perhaps what is expected of you. 20min does not sound like a session.

Almost always they will be friendly, that is part of what their business is about.

As far as questions, they aren't pass or fail questions. Just given the best honest answers you can give. It does no good to give answers you think they want to hear.

As far HRT, who knows. Standards say 3 months of therapy. For some that means one session a week for 12 weeks. For others it may be 3 sessions, but there are huge variances. Some theripists may be slower while others will give referral immediatly.

The therapist may want to talk to other of your doctors, therapist may not feel it needed. It depends on the therapist and you.

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Guest JaniceW

Your first visit is very likely to be a simple Hello I am so and so and you are whom? type of talk. Since the focus of your wokr with the therapist will be you and how you feel about yourself there really are no worng answers to any questions the therapist may have. Also your first meetig will be a great place for you to ask the therapist the questiont ah you have about the process, like how long unitl approval for hormones, etc.

In the United States you are protected by HIPA laws protecting your privacy so the therapist cannot discuss your case with anyone unless you have given express permission for them to do so.

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Guest EllieJay

Good luck mouse22. I am also going to see my GT for the first time on monday, nervous as hell and very apprehensive. My session will be about 1 and 1/2 hrs and lots of questions. unlike the States in the Uk I will have to do 3 months RLE before they will even consider hormone treatment which is something that feels me with dread at the moment.

How did other people feel about their first GT session, I feel a bit flat at the moment and am not sure why, though I know that for the first time in my life I feel really emotionally and mentally worn out.

EllieJay

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Guest JaniceW

My therapist is also a physicist, will i still have to see another doctor as well. for hrt

I think you mean that your therapist is psychiatrist (an MD), and in that case you may or may not need another MD to prescribe your medications for HRT. It all depends on what your psychiatrist is comfortable doing. Legally, a psychiatrist can prescribe HRT medications but they may not want to as it is not their area of expertise in medicine.

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THANKS FOR THE HELP. BUT IM STILL NERVOUS. ILL SEE HOW IT GOES,ANDLET YOU KNOW. THANKS AGAIN

Just a word of advice, please don't use all caps when making a post. It looks like you are yelling. Thanks

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Guest Donna Jean

THANKS FOR THE HELP. BUT IM STILL NERVOUS. ILL SEE HOW IT GOES,ANDLET YOU KNOW. THANKS AGAIN

Honey....I think that most of us were nervous the very first time.....

There is nothing to worry about, though....there are no "trick" questions and it will all be very mundane....

Good luck and let us know how it goes...ok?

Huggs

Donna Jean

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Guest mouse22

Everything went great. she was very kind. and helpful. I just hate having waiting to my next appointment. I wish the session's were longer.(it was a 1 hr session, not 20 min.)) It"s been so long sense i talked about my issues,and when i did no one could understand what i was going threw, but she did. That was and still is a great relief and help.she also has support groups, A major plus. So much support there. I just hate i waited so long.

THANKS

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