Gender Therapy tomorrow!

[MaybeRob]

Well, I have been very anxious this week, so I decided to give the Therapists office a call and get on the cancellation list.

It paid off and I have an appointment tomorrow at 11 am. First on the agenda is getting the assessment done for ability to 

make a decision due to my memory issues which the GP wanted. Its just a byproduct of the anxiety that I suffer from IMO.

 

Then I have a written list of traumatic events in my life - the GP seemed to think that I'd had "A lot of trauma" - as I struggle to list them all 

always missing a few. (15 major events). The next appt in on the 10/8 (or 8/10 in US format). It will be the 2nd time ever that I have told anyone on ALL 

these events.

 

Hugs

 

MaybeRob

[MaybeRob]

Ohh and I may have come across this Therapist in my work life - I did associate with a lot of Psych's.

 

MaybeRob

[Mirrabooka]

Good luck @MaybeRob, I'll be thinking of you.

[April Marie]

Good luck @MaybeRob!! I think that once you get the first session under your belt it will be easier to "rip off the bandage" so to say. For me, I just gushed right from the start - decades of pent up depression and guilt just flowed out. Just know that we are with you in spirit.

[MaybeRob]

TY April

[claire1000]

One bit of advice bring plenty of Kleenex tissue, after starting my first session the tears just started to flow in a cathartic release of years of pent up emotion and frustration. Good luck.

[Ashley0616]

Good luck @MaybeRob I will be thinking about you.

[Heather Shay]

@MaybeRob Congratulations on your braveness and good luck.

Hugs

[MaybeRob]

Ty All 

 

I must admit I'm both relieved and terrified at the same time. I just hope I can open up.

 

Hugs

 

MaybeRob

[April Marie]

Yes, tissues!!!! I still keep some handy and it's been almost 8 months since I started therapy. I have a session today and then we plan on going to every other week instead of weekly. I've come to really look forward to my sessions - you'll get there, too, Rob!!!

 

Relax, yank off that bandage and let it all go!!! You will be amazed at how cathartic it will be.

[MaybeRob]

@April Marie

 

I'm restricted by finances on how many appointments I can book. I do get some back on Medicare for 10 visits (per year?)

The Dr I am seeing deals with Trauma, Ptsd and gender issues - unfortunately all 3 are relevant. 

 

Hugs

 

MaybeRob 

[April Marie]

5 minutes ago, MaybeRob said:

@April Marie

 

I'm restricted by finances on how many appointments I can book. I do get some back on Medicare for 10 visits (per year?)

The Dr I am seeing deals with Trauma, Ptsd and gender issues - unfortunately all 3 are relevant. 

 

Hugs

 

MaybeRob 

I completely understand. Do what you can - take advantage of the time you have. I know how expensive it can be.

[MaybeRob]

@claire1000 and @April Marie

 

You called it - tissues were needed. 

 

First therapist I have opened up fully to, she was very easy to talk to. Sadly, I could only book my next appointment in November - fully booked till then. Seems I have forged a connection between my doctor and therapist as they are both rare as working in gender issues.

 

 I am on the cancellation list for after 15th August, when my next GP appointment is. 

 

Hugs

 

MaybeRob