First Official WPATH Therapy Session

[RuthFrances]

I have been seeing my gender therapist since July and we are finally getting down to the nitty gritty. As I understand it, we are making sure that I am not suffering from severe depression or other underlying psych issues. I just left after taking three tests, one a true/false 275 question psych thing and two that reminded me if IQ tests. I am hoping to be able to finish up with him and get my consult to an endocrinologist by early January. I'm ready, already!! It's not that I think HRT is going to instantly make me feel totally alright, but deep down I really feel like I need the E.
I guess I'm just excited girls. I kind of expected a little more today, too. My therapist was a little out of sorts as his receptionist was out sick. I spent an extra long time getting myself ready, picking out "the right " outfit and all.
Waiting until my appointment next week is going to kinda suck.
Alas, life goes on, sigh

[Jessica Merriman]

I am glad you are on the road to healing. I wish you the best and hope the girl juice flows soon.

[Jill F]

I had severe depression.  It was caused by gender dysphoria- that was the underlying issue.  If your therapist thinks that depression and dysphoria are an either/or situation, run.  When I got my E, I felt a lot better 2 hours after the first dose.

[Cindy]

Depression is extremely common among transgender people.  When I started therapy my psych just said, of course you suffer from depression, you have been in the wrong body for the last 50 years.

I'd contemplate a new therapist or get them to explain their logic.