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Started by LunarSapphire, October 30, 2013, 04:17:22 AM

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LunarSapphire

Truly, i hate to seem whiny. I like to consider myself a decent thinker, even if it never becomes action. Unfortunately i seem to have hit a sort of...mental stalemate. My life, and myself more so, are...well, no other way around it but theyre *. Blech, anyways suffice it to say, autism, chronic depressive personality (may be misquoting a past therapist a little), have mild/ moderate hearing lossfrom from birthyou (though its not as bad as the rest), and obviously the dysphoria are huge issues individually. Together, just utterly will-sapping. Added to that ive changed homes roughly 5 times in as many years. Im 22 and cant pick up a job, no transport, a few long distance friends a had to leave behind, and a general pessimism of getting anywhere. Despite all this, my dad and stepmom know, but either cant or wont help though they arent outright rejecting me, my best friends know but cant help, and i doubt either family or friends even know how to help though my stepmom has a gay son, so i suppose me being a MtF trans wasnt to much of a blindside for her. Shes helped me see a therapist for the aspergers, but despite that i cant help but feel like trying to start transitioning would be too much, no matter how desperately i feel i need it. I mean, ive felt the dysphoria since 3rd grade, im sure i can have a little more patience.

So i suppose my question is, where can i even begin? Theres no Gender therapists anywhere near where i live so hormones are very likely out for a fair while yet, but at the same time, the sooner i sart the better the results. Im just at a loss of what to do. I appologize for the rant but any support you can offer is much appreciated.
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Cindy



Hi LunarSapphire,
welcome to Susans! We have people come to visit us from all over the world, expressing different points of view, and you are likely to find someone to help you along your way :) Here are some important links and things to ponder as you begin your journey here.



I've modified your post to remove swear words.

How about having a look around and getting use to the place?

You are among friends here!

Cindy
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Robin Mack

*hug*  I know it seems like the cards are stacked against you, and, frankly, I think they are.  For all of us in the trans* universe.  We must overcome so much in order to be who we really are that many people just give up.  Here's the kicker, though: we have little to loose by striving.

Here's some good news: I don't know where you live (what country, etc), but most places allow broad freedoms to doctors.  I would suggest coming out about your issues to your current therapist.  S/He might be able to get you a referral to another therapist who is more versed in gender issues (even if they're not a specialist in this area), or you could even work on helping to educate your current therapist.  A number of people on these boards have done just that, many with a good degree of success!

And welcome... please feel free to post these and other issues to the forums, as there are wonderful, caring, and loving people with a lot of knowledge and wisdom who can help, many of whom have been through situations similar to your own.

*hug*
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