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Started by Saran Trow, November 10, 2013, 03:51:30 PM

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Saran Trow

November 10, 2013, 03:51:30 PM
Something came up since my last post...

My SO thinks that I'm lying to myself about being (and feeling) TG, so if I'm that crazy without knowing (I've lived with myself all this time so who better to know how I feel and truly am, right?) I'd likely to prove her, or maybe even myself, wrong, but like I told my SO: I'd like to know what goes on underneath the bonnet, just to be certain, as the therapy doesn't seem to be addressing how I currently feel or my current situation.

Let's just say that I'm afraid that things will veer off in a different direction and the last thing I need is doubt right now (instilled by my SO, sorry to say).

So I've already got an appointment with my GP to get a script for anti-depressants  on Tuesday and I was thinking to ask to have tests done as well, so I'd like to know if there's anything specific that I can ask her to concentrate / focus on.
"Too bright to even see the sun, more and more sand in my eyes..."
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Jamie D

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November 10, 2013, 04:01:42 PM
Saran, if you are anticipating transition, or cross-hormone therapy, it is always good to have baseline studies of your blood chemistry.  This includes your natural levels of testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone, as well as tests for liver and kidney function.

Not everyone who feels transgendered necessarily is.  But it has been my experience, that the longer the feelings have lasted, the more likely they are to be gender dysphoria.

By all means talk to your doctors, and keep an open line of communication with your SO.
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Saran Trow

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November 10, 2013, 04:16:20 PM
8) Thank you Jamie...
"Too bright to even see the sun, more and more sand in my eyes..."
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Saran Trow

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November 11, 2013, 04:05:31 AM
Can anyone tell me if I come across too harsh or cruel (still trying to find the exact word) when I refer to my SO?

Look, I love her to bits, and she's been there for me this whole time - and because I let her read everything I post, what I write get's interpreted that she's not supportive...

And I don't want that / hurt her feelings... Maybe it's because English is not my 1st language.

Better still if I need to be corrected, please let me know...

I don't want to paint a picture that she's not supportive, and caring, and loving, etc.

(difference of opinion/views is okay isn't it?)
"Too bright to even see the sun, more and more sand in my eyes..."
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