Moving forward - Lost in darkness...

[ThatTallGirl]

Thank you so much, Driven and Bookworm.

Driven, that information is very useful and I will ask them more information when I call. It would be a big bummer if I had to pay that much extra for blood tests and hope they take the area I live in as an accept ion... one can hope.

Bookworm, thank you for your kind words. I have been coming and going from these forums for little over a year now and I am ready to take my next step.

[Bookworm]

Not a problem and don't be afraid to pm me if you want to chat. I would enjoy it.

[ThatTallGirl]

Not a problem and don't be afraid to pm me if you want to chat. I would enjoy it.

I will definitely shoot you a pm if I even need to talk. The same goes for you, if you even need anyone to talk to, I am here and will always listen. It warms me up to know that there are people out there that are willing to help others so frequently. I am thankful to have everyone on this thread!

[Ltl89]

I will go into my next session with an open mind, but because I have known her for so long I hope she doesn't tag it down as a problem with my depression. Although, I feel transitioning would make me a happier person, I know it will most likely not cure my depression. I don't know. I tend to over think situations like this. Do you know of anywhere I can get more information on informed consent?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/932389/Trans/Stepping%20Forward%20-%20Informed%20Consent%20Clinics.pdf

This link above should have some good information on informed consent. 

I wouldn't worry about telling your doctor.  I've been treated for depression before and I worried it would have an impact on how I was interpreted.  As it turns out, it's common for people to have depression when facing gender dyphoria.  I wouldn't worry too much about it.  Just be open and honest.