First Small Step.

[AwishForXX]

Today I took that first small yet significant step (at least for me).  I came put to my family doctor.  What a releif it is to find he is accepting and compassionate. He told me that he has little experience with GD and TG people but he'd still like to be my GP through the process wherever it takes me.  He is going to find a psychiatrist who is well versed in GD and helping in transition (psychologists are not covered by MSP here in BC but a psychiatrist is.), and he should have a refferal for me by Monday.

I actually feel lighter this evening.

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

C.

[Devlyn]

And the longest journey begins with a single step. Congratulations on this and thanks for giving us your good news! Hugs, Devlyn

[King Malachite]

Congrats! I'm glad he's accepting.

[bethany]

The first step is always the hardest. Congratulations on taking it. Best of luck to you on your journey.

Hugs
Bethany

[AwishForXX]

Thank you each of you,  I feel quite good this evening. I'm glad I found these forum's, I may have eventually done it but not so soon if it weren't for Susan's.  Here I've found the support and encouragement I've needed.

C.

[AwishForXX]

I've just heard from my Dr's office, they've not forgotten me but they have contacted the psychiatrist and are still waiting to hear back from his/her office.

This waiting is scary, all sorts of non productive "what if" thoughts keep cycling around in my head.


C.

[AwishForXX]

Next step accomplished.

I got a call from My GP with an appointment to see a therapist.  Yay!!!

Only problem is, I have to wait till the end of April to see him.  How will i find the patience and piece of mind to endure that long, I hate the feeling of anticipation, it always seems to lead to apprehension and then anxiety, (alliteration is unintentional).  The anxiety then leads to many many sleepless nights.

Step by step and bite by bite, I will eat this elephant.

C.