Worries about future therapy

[Guest noelleis]

So I was reading posts on this forum about the happy individuals who have/will start HRT and anti-androgen therapy as per their therapist's perscription. However, I'm worried about my own case in this matter. I'm not going to be able to get therapy for a while, but when I do, I'm worried that my case will be turned down as I don't meet some of the standards (APA standards, that is) for being classified as transgender. For this reason, I feel that I may not be accepted for HRT. I've never dressed in female clothing in public, I've never talked to basically anyone about myself, and I only hold romantic interest in women. On the inside, I know differently, but what can I do to ensure that I'll be taken completely seriously?

[Guest Melissa~]

You meet a significant standard: of seeking help, and you chose a Mtf badge I see. That indicates at least on the surface your aren't ambiguous about transition. Finding out at more levels if you are on reasonable life trajectory is about all the therapist needs to determine. Given your listed interests, details seem petty, you may be fine.

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Dearheart,

Gender therapy is an exploration not a judgement. Do not consume yourself with fears from what you want. Allow therapy to journey into who you really are.

Love.

Brenda

[Guest spunky monkey]

hello,

be honest with your doctors,there is no right / wrong or pass / fail questions its all up too you...be the best lady you can be, we believe in you.

love rachelle

[Guest SusanB]

So I was reading posts on this forum about the happy individuals who have/will start HRT and anti-androgen therapy as per their therapist's perscription. However, I'm worried about my own case in this matter. I'm not going to be able to get therapy for a while, but when I do, I'm worried that my case will be turned down as I don't meet some of the standards (APA standards, that is) for being classified as transgender. For this reason, I feel that I may not be accepted for HRT.

I've never dressed in female clothing in public,

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I've never talked to basically anyone about myself

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, and I only hold romantic interest in women

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sounds familiar, none of these are standards of WPATH go se a GT

. On the inside, I know differently, but what can I do to ensure that I'll be taken completely seriously?

[Guest noelleis]

All right. I'll rest at ease.

...oh, and I wrote APA standards - those are taken from my old, old textbook. They're probably outdated. Thank you, all.

[Carolyn Marie]

I agree with the others, hon. Nothing to fear with a therapist. Most people, when they start out, have not been dressing as their chosen gender yet, or only in private. That was the case with me. G.T.'s are used to that. Sexual preference is irrelevant, as transfolk can be straight, homosexual, bisexual, asexual, or anything in between.

There is no checklist of "things" you have to be to be considered trans. What's important is how you feel. If you believe yourself to be the opposite from your birth gender, then you are likely trans. What you choose to do about that realization is what the therapist is really there to help you with.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest noelleis]

Oh, I'm not disagreeing. I was just wondering about the chance that I'll be denied HRT or (eventually) SRS. It used to be that you had to meet a certain number of conditions before you were accepted for certain therapies/legal processes. I've known (pretty much ever since I developed theory of mind) that I was mentally female.

Keep in mind that I'm a high-school junior. I'm not going to be able to attend therapy until college (when I can pay for it in cash with my earnings), and I'll only be able to start HRT and surgical modification once I leave and tell my parents. Basically, I need to be able to support myself at the time, which means that I really won't be spending much money on cosmetic surgery and (from what I've heard) expensive hormonal supplements.

Off-topic: I can't WAIT to wear shiny leather boots with the shiny gold buckles! I've always loved them, but I've never been allowed to wear them. They cover three important things: 1. They're SHINY!!!; 2. They make me look like I'm a reasonable height; 3. Shiny gold buckles. 'Nuff said.

[Guest SusanB]

Boots, somebody say boots LOL

Love boots, you'll do fine here

[Guest Paige712]

Boots, somebody say boots LOL

Love boots, you'll do fine here

Quoted for the truth hehe

[Guest Kate_Evelyn]

the therapist will pretty much make sure that there is no underlying issues, and make sure you are in a stable state of mind to make this decision and let you know that this is permanent. my sexuality never came up.

[Guest Julie_Mason]

Did someone say something SHINEY???

I have ADOS... Attention Deficit...Ooooo Shiney!

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-Julie M.<3