I just took this test

[Kimberly Kilpatrick]

http://www.transsexual.org/TEST0.html

These were my results
COMBINED GENDER IDENTITY AND TRANSSEXUALITY INVENTORY
(COGIATI)


Your COGIATI result value is: 205 Which means that you fall within the following category:
COGIATI classification FOUR, PROBABLE TRANSSEXUAL
What this means is that the Combined Gender Identity And Transsexuality Inventory has classified your internal gender identity to be essentially feminine, but with some masculine or androgynous traits. It is very possible that you are a candidate for a diagnosis of transsexualism. You show a strong degree of gender dysphoria. At the very least, further investigation should be undertaken. Your COGIATI score places you among the majority of those diagnosed as transsexuals, the 'late onset' tanssexual.
SUGGESTIONS FOR ACTION:
Your situation is potentially serious and indicative of a probable inborn gender conflict. It is definitely recommended that you pursue further action.
The suggestions for your circumstance are several.

   1.
      It is recommended that you seek help from a sympathetic counselor or professional about your gender issues. It is very possible that over time they will become increasingly difficult to cope with. Early determination of what you really need and want is vital. You need to determine if you truly are transsexual. Keep in mind, thought, that many alternatives exist other than complete sexual transformation. Partial transformation and many other way of existing are available. While you are very possibly a transsexual, COGIATI has determined that this is not absolutely certain. While time is an issue, being certain is more important. Proceed with investigation of your possible transsexuality or ->-bleeped-<-, but with caution.
   2.
      Some actions may help you to define your needs more clearly. Experimenting with living full time as a woman, taking hormones for a short time under supervision, or taking testosterone suppressers to observe how you feel are all viable options. Keep in mind that while it is very likely that you might be a transsexual, it is not certain. Do not take severe or permanent actions without long thought and the help of counselors and professionals.
   3.
      Your gender issues are real, and should not be ignored. Neither should you rush into acting on them, however powerful they may feel. You do not fit the full criterion for the rarest classification, classic transsexuality, and so should be cautious, and open to possibilities. You may yet end up undergoing transition, and the path of the transsexual may well be your salvation. Be very careful, but do not ignore your issues.
   4.
      If you have not already, consider joining any of the thousands of groups devoted to gender expression of various kinds. There is literally a world of friends to discover who share your interests. There are also publications, vacations, and activities that would expand your gender expression.

Thank you for using the Combined Gender Identity And Transsexuality Inventory.

It isn't a shock to me. i was honest with the questions. Where should I go from here. And In what is the highest  score you can get?

[shanetastic]

hehe good ol cogiti,

Don't let a test tell you what you are or are not though  

(I think when I took it a zillion years ago I was 4 as well hehe)

[Kimberly Kilpatrick]

I know that but this is the first time i have seen the test. I was curious about it and took it, I thought I would be considered transsexual not just probable. I still want HRT . I lived part time as a woman already before and am just waiting for money to buy more clothes now. I have a strong to live as  female. I was able to live as male early but it  was hard and gets harder each year,. I think the test is flawed

[LynnER]

your a probable transexual untill youve done certian things to make it perminant... if your in the planing or getting there stages it calls you a "probable one"

[Kimberly Kilpatrick]

Your the reason I googled the test thanks

Posted on: February 14, 2008, 01:01:43 AMI have decide to to see a therapist as soon as i can get the money to. I got reading a lot on the net about the test and had the same opinion as many did. Stereotypes. My sister was good at math I wasn't. I do know I would have been happier female. The clothes and make up have little to do with it. Just a bonus to it. So now i have answered my own question. No man desires HRT.

[Kimberly Kilpatrick]

I have had some thoughts since last night. I finally felt feelings i have been suppressing a long time. I want to have sex as a woman with a man. I have been hiding from this a long time. I was and am afraid as being seen gay. I know I don't want sex man to man. Even when I transition will I be passable enough to find a mate or companion to spend my life with. I can truthfully say I am a straight Ts woman. This is hard for me accept and struggle with it. I am happy because I can feel it and know it's true and I am sad because of the I know what it costs to make the change in life. I am trying to keep a positive attitude because I don't want hide anymore. This is the reason why I did drugs and alcohol in the past. This past couple of weeks have been a lot of self awareness and soul searching I don't think I should think about it much because anxiety  of being in the wrong body is at all time high. But I have finally been true to myself.

[MeghanAndrews]

Kimberly,
If I could give you one suggestion, I would really, really explore your thoughts and feelings and see a therapist if possible. You want to make sure you've really thoroughly separated gender issues from sexual feelings. They really, seriously are two different things. You mentioned "I was and am afraid of being seen as gay." I think you want to really explore your feelings about gender if your sexual desires are clouding up the thoughts a bit. Remember, on HRT, if you have a sex drive, it really can (for some people) basically wipe that out. If you decide to get GRS, you run the risk of not having the ability to orgasm and, most important, you need to recognize the risk that you might not EVER find a partner who is compassionate and understanding.

I'm definitely not trying to discourage you at all, I'm just suggesting to look really, really deep and try to find answers before you decide to do something basically irreversible like put hormones in your body. Remember, with trans and coming out to people as trans, once that's out of your mouth to loved ones, you can never, ever take it back. Just take your time Kimberly, talk to people, get to know your feelings and motivations behind them. I don't know if you have a blog or keep a journal, but it really is a great idea to follow your thoughts and explore. It's nice seeing you here by the way Meghan