I feel kinda stuck

[BunnyWings]

Hey everyone,
I was depressed being transgendered. So I told my best friend in hope it would lift some stress. She took it very well, and for awhile I felt better. However, the depression is comming back. I feel that telling people will no longer help, and that the only way to feel good is to start my transition. However, I am about to attend college. I don't know how that would mix: the stresses of college with the stresses of transitioning. What should I do? I feel the longer I wait, the worse off I'll be. But I also feel it is a bad time to start my transformation. Any advice or words of comfort would be heavenly right now. Thanks!

[MeghanAndrews]

Hey Bunnywings,
First, welcome. So you are going to college, congrats! That can be a fun and exciting time...at least interesting

I think you definitely need to see a therapist or counselor. Universities can have some pretty good resources depending on the size of the university. If you are going this fall, why don't you do some research and see what they have in the way of LGBT help, like campus community. I think you will find a whole new world waiting for you there, don't give up before you get there. Again, if you are going this fall, it's a few months away. Do the research now, you don't have to rush transition, just see what they have and talk to someone.

Sometimes just talking to friends isn't going to help you. Let us know what you find Meghan

[BunnyWings]

You're right, I should research my college to see if there are any programs that could help me. thanks for the help and support meghan!