My therapist thinks I am lying to her

[Dena]

I would strongly be temped to report her but it might be a good idea until you have a discussion with your other doctor before making the decision. The reason why this is going to needed is because you stopped payment on the check and you are going to need a recorded record should she decide to continue the attack. A report on file and a examination of her profession record will stand up better in court if needed.

[Paige]

UPDATE:

Wow Jade, that therapist is really a piece of work.   I hope you have better luck with your next therapist.

All the best,
Paige

[Atria]

If I had her as my therapist I would have dropped her and found a new one, all the while trying to get my money back from the previous one. My therapist was really kind, and cared about what I had to say.

That's what therapists are for, to care for you, not about what they think. They are there to improve your own state of mind.

[Jade_404]

My Doctor prescribed me Estradiol today! Yay Yay Yay!

She told me the Therapists told her the she thinks I am bi-polar, but my doctor said "Hogwash, I have know this patient for a long time and there is no signs of bi-polar!" Sure I sleep odd hours, that was the only indicator...  anyway  Yay Yay YaY!!!!!!   Thank you all for your support! 

-Jade

[Jade_404]

I was there for therapy not permission, and I'm in charge.

I said this to my former therapists, she did not like it one bit. HAHA "She told me she would contact my doctor and block my access to HRT forever,,  well that didn't work.. see https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,194005.msg1729228.html#msg1729228

Thanks so much for the advice!


-Jade

[Laura_7]

My Doctor prescribed me Estradiol today! Yay Yay Yay!

She told me the Therapists told her the she thinks I am bi-polar, but my doctor said "Hogwash, I have know this patient for a long time and there is no signs of bi-polar!" Sure I sleep odd hours, that was the only indicator...  anyway  Yay Yay YaY!!!!!!   Thank you all for your support! 

-Jade

Congratulations   


hugs

[jessilynn]

Honestly I think it's kinda ridiculous that we even need to see therapists as if we have a mental disorder. I mean it should be that we read the risks, and yes... for HRT male to female and female to male... there are some pretty hefty risks. And as adults we should be able to say "I want to continue to take the hormone therapy." Of if one reads the risks, and decides against it... that should be their prerogative, their choice.

I say try talking to your doctor stating that you are having no luck whatsoever with the therapists.
See what he/ she can do for you then.

[cheryl reeves]

this is why i dont trust therapists at all. when i was younger i was bullied alot and because i fought back,i was the one with issues and was  forced by the school that my mom to put me in therapy. i met with two different therapists for 3 yrs. and they didnt help me all they wanted to do was drug me so i would be easier prey for the bullies,i told em no drugs and they should be treating the bullies not me. it was because of their attitude i never told them the truth,just told em what they wanted to hear. to this day i still dont trust psychologists at all.

[Laura_7]

this is why i dont trust therapists at all. when i was younger i was bullied alot and because i fought back,i was the one with issues and was  forced by the school that my mom to put me in therapy. i met with two different therapists for 3 yrs. and they didnt help me all they wanted to do was drug me so i would be easier prey for the bullies,i told em no drugs and they should be treating the bullies not me. it was because of their attitude i never told them the truth,just told em what they wanted to hear. to this day i still dont trust psychologists at all.

well please be aware there are vastly different groups of people...
there are psychologists with possibly a dr background, who might be more prone giving drugs...

and there are counselors who are there to help uncover what their client feels, and help them along.
Also, you are no longer there because you were sent there.
You'd be there because you want to find out more about yourself, and want the help of a person aquainted with transgender issues.

[Jade_404]

well please be aware there are vastly different groups of people...
there are psychologists with possibly a dr background, who might be more prone giving drugs...

and there are counselors who are there to help uncover what their client feels, and help them along.
Also, you are no longer there because you were sent there.
You'd be there because you want to find out more about yourself, and want the help of a person aquainted with transgender issues.

Agreed. I did go to her because like you say "want the help of a person aquainted with transgender issues". In the future I will turn and run if I encounter another Therapist that has such superiority complex and control freak issues. I wanted to give her the benefit of doubt, but she proved over and over that she did not care about my well being and just wanted to control MY future. Glad to be rid of her. Still contemplating filing a formal complaint, it is sad to think she might be wrecking up some other Trans* persons head. I hear she works with mostly young people, people who may not know how to stand up for themselves yet and can be manipulated by an "authority" figure. Sad.

hugs,
-Jade

[Jade_404]

I say try talking to your doctor stating that you are having no luck whatsoever with the therapists.
See what he/ she can do for you then.

Yes, this is what I did, I am now on HRT per my Doctors orders. The therapist tried to tell my Dr that I had issues, my doctor knows me and said it was BS. Everything is good now

hugs
-Jade

[cheryl reeves]

i know whats wrong with me,why do i need to spend money for someone to tell me what i already know and have known since i was 13. i agree some people can be helped through therapy,i had to see a psychatrist when i was trying for social security he asked me if i ever had any trauma in my life for i suffer from ptsd,i asked him how that could be for i never had any trauma,i knew not to say anything about being transgendered for that was my business. im a weird person for i acess the situation at hand,make a decision and move on,i dont scare or panic,i face fear head on,thats the problem bullies failed to realize i dont scare.

[Dena]

i know whats wrong with me,why do i need to spend money for someone to tell me what i already know and have known since i was 13. i agree some people can be helped through therapy,i had to see a psychatrist when i was trying for social security he asked me if i ever had any trauma in my life for i suffer from ptsd,i asked him how that could be for i never had any trauma,i knew not to say anything about being transgendered for that was my business. im a weird person for i acess the situation at hand,make a decision and move on,i dont scare or panic,i face fear head on,thats the problem bullies failed to realize i dont scare.

My first 4 years of therapy were pretty useless and it was found the only thing that was wrong with me was that I wanted to be a girl. I told them that on the first day, first session with both of the doctors. The last 4 years of therapy with the third doctor was some of the best money I spent because I was able to deal with the many small issues from the past and I adjusted to the new life. Post surgical I was in better mental health than most CIS.

I have heard about people who are unhappy after SRS and every so often we read a story about somebody post surgical committing suicide. Are you willing to take the risk of living with an unresolved issue that could cause trouble in the future? I am glad I didn't.

[Laura_7]

I have heard about people who are unhappy after SRS and every so often we read a story about somebody post surgical committing suicide. Are you willing to take the risk of living with an unresolved issue that could cause trouble in the future? I am glad I didn't.

With all surgeries there can be additionally a post op depession.
So knowing helps, and reaching out and looking for help then.

i know whats wrong with me,why do i need to spend money for someone to tell me what i already know and have known since i was 13. i agree some people can be helped through therapy,i had to see a psychatrist when i was trying for social security he asked me if i ever had any trauma in my life for i suffer from ptsd,i asked him how that could be for i never had any trauma,i knew not to say anything about being transgendered for that was my business. im a weird person for i acess the situation at hand,make a decision and move on,i dont scare or panic,i face fear head on,thats the problem bullies failed to realize i dont scare.

Well quite a few people find it helpful to go to a gender therapist, knowledgable in the process and possibly with local endos etc.

Again its usually not psychatrists but counselors for gender questions.
It might be different in other countries depending on the role of the therapist.

hugs

[BenKenobi]

Agreed. I did go to her because like you say "want the help of a person aquainted with transgender issues". In the future I will turn and run if I encounter another Therapist that has such superiority complex and control freak issues. I wanted to give her the benefit of doubt, but she proved over and over that she did not care about my well being and just wanted to control MY future. Glad to be rid of her. Still contemplating filing a formal complaint, it is sad to think she might be wrecking up some other Trans* persons head. I hear she works with mostly young people, people who may not know how to stand up for themselves yet and can be manipulated by an "authority" figure. Sad.

hugs,
-Jade

I would because we don't need people like that in the field. It deters people from getting help because they think "all therapists are like that". The more terrible ones you expose the easier it is for the good ones to come out.

[JLT1]

Congratulations.

Way to stand on what is correct.

Hugs,

Jen

[akshita]

i would suggest change psychiaterist . in my case 1st psychiatrist wasted my one and a half year while dumping me as schiznofraniac ,second the worst of all rejected Transsexuality itself and told you can't alter with nature and need to be castrated to male beahavior suppressing your desires because your society wants you to be so.it made things worse with my family as they are still convinced by them that i have obcession for gender and need some kind of rehabitalation with strict survillance. with greate difficulty i took my chances and found third one who seemed to be updated in terms of Gender. and with grod's grace he took me out from quick sand.

still many psychiaterist doe'snt agree and some in developing countries on cultural ground do not accept trans.

[Jade_404]

My Doctor has me on E (11 days now) and she is not requiring me to see a therapist. Yay. I feel stable and happy. If things change with my mood and I feel I need to talk it out with someone, I may look for another therapist, but for now things are good.

The Therapist that this thread was originally about has been dumped, she is a menace to the trans community and I am glad to be rid of her.

hugs!,
-Jade