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An early steppingstone.

Started by Forte, July 07, 2009, 08:08:12 PM

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Forte

I've finally come to the question, where is the first real step in transitioning? As in, the medical help.. I think I've become close to really finding myself, and have shared my feelings and such with my parents, friends, and even co-workers. And before I do anything, I want to prepare myself for society. Just going through some test runs and self questioning and seeking. But when I've made my choice, where do I start? Therapy, right? And if therapy, does it take a special therapist, specialized in the diagnosis of GID to diagnose me? I wouldn't have to travel to a specific mental healthcare center to get this kind of therapy do I? Or is this something that can be done in most mental healthcare centers? I'd appreciate it sooo much if anybody could help me out ^^ Any information, experiences, anything.. I don't know where to start.
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LordKAT

I personally travel about 200 mi one way to see a gender therapist as opposed to a general therapist. I know I'm not crazy and a gender therapist is more equipped to deal with the issues you face and can even give referrals to docs if no trans friendly ones are in your area.

I would say to start with a gender therapist.
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Mister

You may or may not need therapy to begin your transition.  Depending on your local clinic/doctor, you may be able to begin medical transition through informed consent.  If you want to go this route, ask around to local trans people, call up known doctors or clinics and ask for their policies.
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Syne

Therapy, yes. If you can contact the local T community either online or search them out in any type of independent news sources. If you do not or cannot accomplish that then contact local therapists and ask about their background with gender identity. Anyone offering a "cure" can be skipped as they will not be objective.

Make an appointment, meet the therapist, and be honest. If you do not like the therapist do not hesitate to let them know that you are not a match and move on to another (can get pricey but it is better than dealing with someone that you do not like).

If you and the therapist follow the SOC it would not take long to get a letter and a referral for HRT, if that is what you desire.
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