Therapy

[Guest karma]

I have finally got an appt to go and talk to a therapist. Its not untill 3/5 but its a start. I am vary nervous though. He's not a gender therpast, and its a he. I feel so much safer with girls. I know that they are there to help, Im just scared. I thank all you you for your wonderful support you have all helped me get this far. I just need another little push.

Always Karma

[Guest Elizabeth K]

It's a great start - I hope it gets you going. We always recommend a gender dysphoria thearpist - the he/she usually isn't that big of a deal. Ask him right off the bat if he can help you - and if he is familiar with the Standards of Care. You may need him to refer you if possible, But there were only 7 qualified therapists in my state - i was lucky to find one nearby.

Hey - stop worring and get some sleep - grin

Lizzy

[Guest Eagledancer]

Here comes a big and hearty KUDOS. The fact that you have an appointment says that you have come to a place of strength where you claiming the right to open up and begin the in-depth work of self-discovery. What a scarey but wonderful time of your life. Just take a deep breath, pat yourself on the back, and by all means, hug yourself...you'll love yourself for it!

[Guest Sofiadragon]

A start is a start non the less, so good luck & I hope that things go well for you.

[Guest Lost]

Good luck! I plan to find a therapist my self when i turn 18 in a few weeks

and rember geting past fear makes the reward that much better.

MUCH SUPPORT!!

snow

[Sally]

I have finally got an appt to go and talk to a therapist. Its not untill 3/5 but its a start. I am vary nervous though. He's not a gender therpast, and its a he. I feel so much safer with girls. I know that they are there to help, Im just scared. I thank all you you for your wonderful support you have all helped me get this far. I just need another little push.

Always Karma

Well you're at the right place we're all pushy here!

That is when a little push is what you need and it is for this, so just remind us of that date and we'll all help you prepare.

Concentrate on this and practice really hard - just talk to him like you do to us!

That's all you have to do, he has to work out everything else, in this - you've got the easy part.

You just talk and about yourself, a subject in which you are the world's leading authority - no one knows you better than you!

Relax and enjpy - he should be supportive and you see how good that feels over the Internet, imagine it face to face.

It is wonderful!

I was scared of therapy at first, but I love going to see her - she's my best friend, she calls me by all of the right names and pronouns!

Don't worry, anticipate!

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest jaymie]

Congrats and good luck! ....I wish i had the courage to go talk to someone, so i could try to figure some stuff out.

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Congrats and good luck! ....I wish i had the courage to go talk to someone, so i could try to figure some stuff out.

Jaymie sweetheat - why don't you? I seems scary at first, but it really isn't? Therapist are on YOUR side.

Just an idea - go for it!

[Guest Cait]

I call my doctor and tell his receptionist " I'm that transsexual", then "oh I'm sorry we don't talk about that",

and then give my real name.

They think this is pretty funny.

My poor Doctor can't seem to figure this stuff out.

I'd change Doctor's but I seem to be educating them...

You just have to like yourself and have good ideas and plans.

No one in my life supports my transition

Being too passive has cost me alot of success in life.

Finally, I feel good to ignore people who really have no real interest in how my life turns out.

[Guest amie]

Good luck, Karma.

[Guest Zabrak]

Good, don't let anyone get you down.