transitioning - what to do first

[Elanore joey]

I don't think any thing could make feel different about men
My worst nightmare would be to have a male doc and therapist I would not be able to talk to themm I'm very soft on the inside but I have a NUKE proof shell that I will only open to people I feel safe with eg females

When it comes to being told I'm gay it was so bad when I was at school It drove me to drink and drugs (I'm not proud of it and I wish I could change it) and even having intercourse with a man and that now distgusts me

Thank you its really good to have someone that I can relate to its made me feel a lot better

[Seras]

please could i have your opinions on what you did first to transition, for someone that will be transitioning soon i feel i cannot be publicly female until i lose my facial hair as i struggle to stay shaven because of some scar tissue on my face making it feel like im on fire for afew days after shaving. so my personal transition is hope fully going to go hormones, electrolysis, boob job, grs with the last 2 being hopefully being quiet close together (grs is probably most important 2 me so i can hopefully have a normal sex life). i feel the only thing i need to be full time female is electrolysis.
how did yours happen?
thankyou   

Short term but...
You tried using a proper good quality razor? I got an expensive one recently (always used to buy those cheap ass multipacks) and it makes all the difference for my face. I used to always have issues due to having acne and I would always break out a bit after shaving. Not any more!

More on topic though I would say you want a therapist, and to deal with facial hair, as things you need to plan and get appointments for. As for voice you should be practicing that whenever you can, whenever you have free time and the opportunity to do so.

[Elanore joey]

i use gillette fusion razors (from what people say the best on the market and the most expensive) it makes no difference what razors i use it burns for 48 hours or more

[Seras]

That sucks D:

Sounds like you definitely want to make dealing with that properly a priority then!

[Elanore joey]

i dont even know when im going to start dealing with it ive had a bad couple of days and i dont know what to do

[Elle16]

I recently bought a Venus Breeze razor and I swear it's made a huge differance to my shaving routine. I don't shave everyday now as I am still mostly presenting male in public (not very often) but out the back and stuff I wear foundation. It's covering alot better!

Also having one razor for your face and another for your body is a good way to avoid it getting blunt quicker. The heads are expensive but I'm going to stay with this one for the moment.

Have you had the chance to speak with your GP or a councellor yet?

I was at my GP's yesterday asking if my refferal had went through ok, I've not had a peep from Sandyford - guess it'll take a couple of weeks as there's that 18 month waiting list... I'm now thinking after all my laser sessions I'll go full time. I just cannot wait another year, no way!!

[Elanore joey]

no i havn't heard anything yet
i really hope i dont have to wait that long or i will be in bad place and i dont have the money to go private
although saying that i will be starting self medicating soon
are you sure that it is 18 months because my mum is a healthcare professional and they are told the nhs ruling is no patient shall wait more than 18 weeks for a referral
if i have to wait more than 18 weeks im going to blow up at someone

[Sarah Louise]

Self medication is frowned on here.  It is dangerous and unwise.

We can not stop you, but we do ask you to refrain from discussing it here.

[Elanore joey]

well im sorry but i need to change my life and sooner rather than later
and anyway my doctor will be observing everything and helping me all i am doing is buy the drugs off line and taking a recommended dose so technically im not self medicating   

[Elle16]

no i havn't heard anything yet
i really hope i dont have to wait that long or i will be in bad place and i dont have the money to go private
although saying that i will be starting self medicating soon
are you sure that it is 18 months because my mum is a healthcare professional and they are told the nhs ruling is no patient shall wait more than 18 weeks for a referral
if i have to wait more than 18 weeks im going to blow up at someone

Yes I know the feeling 

He said 18 months... and my heart really did sink alittle. I cannot wait that long, I should get a letter advising me I'm on the waiting list - but who knows ? I wish I could self med but I've heard it's dangerous and don't want to go through possible side effects. Once the hair from my face is gone or at the least minimalised - and my hair will be longer by that time too - I shall be going full time, it's just got to happen!

[saraharmstrong]

Ok, I see.  So your mum is working as a professional healthcare, in this case, she would be able to prescribe you the estrogen.  Yes, sooner is better than late.  However, you are still young, are you sure that you are not a crossdresser, but transgender girl.  Taking hormone may lead to permanent effect e.g growth of boobs, reduction size of male organ including penny and testicle, soft skin, etc. Perhaps, you can talk to your mum and see what she can help.  Are you always jealous some pretty females? are you interested in make-up?

[Elanore joey]

Ok, I see.  So your mum is working as a professional healthcare, in this case, she would be able to prescribe you the estrogen.  Yes, sooner is better than late.  However, you are still young, are you sure that you are not a crossdresser, but transgender girl.  Taking hormone may lead to permanent effect e.g growth of boobs, reduction size of male organ including penny and testicle, soft skin, etc. Perhaps, you can talk to your mum and see what she can help.  Are you always jealous some pretty females? are you interested in make-up?

i am transsexual as i said earlier i can not make love not even the blue pill will help, i hate men and male genitalia. i am jealous of other female and especially pregnant females.
unfortunately my mum cannot prescribe drugs as she is not a doctor she a scientist

[oneprettywoman]

i really want to start electrolysis but i just cant afford it at the moment as im unemployed so im really p****d off and down at the moment

I am  removing my   facial   hair  with  diamond  tipped  tweeters,  three fourths  of  it is  gone.
the tweezers  removes  about 4  hairs  at a time. 
Just  pull the  hairs  out fast-