So I did my research, worked out the NHS route, and finally took the step of coming out to my friends, asking them switch name and pronouns, and making an appointment with my doctor.
I had my appointment the other day, and it sucked. It wasn't my usual doctor, and she had no understanding or knowledge of trans issues or what the path to take is. That would have been okay if she'd offered to have me make another appointment so she could look it up, but instead all I got was "Now, I don't have a problem with it... go home and wait for a letter from the GIC. We'll ring you if there's a problem".
For one, I know I need an evaluation before I can get a referral, but I was so worked up and nervous and she was looking so uncomfortable that I just nodded and left
I spent forty minutes waiting for the appointment because it was late, and then she told me to go after five minutes of speaking with her. She only asked me if I'd spoken with my family about it (fair enough), if I had a partner and what her opinion of it was (really relevant? I'm only twenty) and what subject I study at university (again, really relevant?), along with "what do you want from this?". She didn't even ask me what name I'd rather.
It's been several days and I've not had a phonecall from them saying that I need to go back, but I know I won't magically get this GIC referral letter in the post. Should I give it a few more days and make another appointment, asking for a different doctor, or should I wait and see if they do anything? Maybe make another appointment and be more firm if they try to get rid of me so quickly again? To be honest, that doctor looked so uncomfortable talking to me that I feel nervous about talking to anyone from there again.
Thanks for reading guys.
