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Hi everyone. I just returned from my first session seeing a therapist. It wasn't a Gender Therapist (I'm on a 3 month waiting list for that!), but it went better than I expected. He seemed to understand what I was saying and he promised to do his own research before our next session so that he has a better understanding of how to help me. I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised.

By the time I left his office, I was feeling ok with myself. I didn't feel like there was something "wrong" with me. I'm just me! :)

Anyway, that was just the first session, which was probably more of an introduction and him getting to know what my problem is. ( I use the word "problem" loosely!!!). I'm looking forward to the second session next week.

I wish my wife was here right now so I can share this with her. I'm about to leave for work tonight, and she won't be back till after I have gone. I'll have to hold out till tomorrow after she finishes work.

Anyway, I just wanted to share that.

Jayne

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Congratulations there girl. The ball is rolling and it will get better. Who knows, you might break in a new Gender Therapist. They all started as garden variety therapists.

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Guest Hannah Emma

Congrats on your session going well... mine always left me close to panic attacks until I was honest with myself and her. Now I feel off if I miss my appointments.

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I really like this statement! " I didn't feel like there was something "wrong" with me. I'm just me! :)"

That is a huge step forward. Sounds like it is going very well.

Hugs,

Charlize

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It's nice when things go well :)

Congratulations

Tracy x

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Congrats on your first session! I'm hoping to work up to that step soon. Hope everything goes well for you :)

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HellI all. I am currently on an overseas holiday with my wife. Having a great holiday, but I am also having a bit of a hard time with my dysphoria. There are lots of people around, and I see way more women every day than I do in my normal daily travels at home. On holidays, I inevitably see someone wearing something or has a certain look that triggers something in my head. I don't know exactly what triggers my dysphoria to go into overdrive, but over the last couple of weeks it is becoming a little hard to manage. Still got another 2 1/2 weeks of holiday. I hope I can keep myself sane.

Jayne

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Had my first session with my GT last friday. Being with Kaiser it was nice that my therapist and him had talked. Not sure what to make of it, but he did say I should stop overthinking it. He also noted that with my history of dysphoria, he definitely felt I was transgender.

Was out with friends yesterday away from wife, not thinking about it too much (trying to follow his advice).During that time, even amongst just guys, I felt female. Still figuring myself out :banghead: .

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Congrats to both of you! The figuring out is the journey. Time takes time, it goes quickly if we are transparent and totally honest! Look vastly into your horizons, it's a lifetime deal. Relax, breathe and enjoy the discoveries! Hug. JodyAnn

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