A sense of calm and excitement.

[Davina]

Today was my second therapy session. My therapist told me stright out at the end that I was most certainly transexual. Do you know how good it is to hear that. And even more exciting, at the end of the session he said I would be correct to transition.

I've waited all my life to hear that. Did any of you feel a sense of calm and excitement come over you after being told by your therpist you are transexual and you should transition. I feel vindicated.

Love
Davina

[Debra]

Yes Davina. It was definitely a good feeling for me. I mean I knew I was but to hear somebody say they were diagnosing me with GID was really good to hear. Especially after having a therapist that didn't believe GID existed =/

[Davina]

I think a person always knows when they are transexual. To hear someone say it, is great. For me importantly my therapist said he believed I should transition. I was so worried he would say no, I dont think you the right person or something to that effect. My feelings to transition have been so strong. I was so worried I would only hear that much later in therapy if at all. I can now prepare my life to live as a woman as always should have. The reality that this is now going to happpen is such a huge step forward.

How is the hormone treatment going. I'm so envious.

[Debra]

Well for me, I told my counselor I wanted to transition. She said she would support me no matter what my decisions were, which was great.

HRT is going great. I've noticed a barrier having been lifted that allows for crying, which is great. I did experience an attitude anger flare the other day and when I looked back on it, I was like wow, must've been the hormones haha.

I was so ready for HRT but my therapist made me wait an extra month just to make sure she was ready for me to go thru with it. It's all such a long process so just trying to enjoy it as I go.

I'm glad you are making waves in your own journey =)

[Dana Lane]

When I got diagnosed with GID a couple of months ago I felt liberated and euphoric. I was so happy and excited and overwhelmed at the same time. Shortly after I got a bit scared when I began thinking of the door to the rest of my life opening but quickly became even more excited and happy. I haven't felt this good about myself in my entire life and I know that part is going to get even better!
Post Merge: December 11, 2009, 09:19:12 AM

Well for me, I told my counselor I wanted to transition. She said she would support me no matter what my decisions were, which was great.

HRT is going great. I've noticed a barrier having been lifted that allows for crying, which is great. I did experience an attitude anger flare the other day and when I looked back on it, I was like wow, must've been the hormones haha.

I was so ready for HRT but my therapist made me wait an extra month just to make sure she was ready for me to go thru with it. It's all such a long process so just trying to enjoy it as I go.

I'm glad you are making waves in your own journey =)

Once your testosterone starts to lower hopefully it will make you more calm. I haven't experienced anger in over 6 months! But at the same time I don't feel overly emotional..i don't cry a lot. I am actually very happy with the current even temperament and mood I am ALWAYS in! Totally relaxed no matter what the situation for the most part.

[sarahF]

I didn't need anyone confirming my feelings, but it did feel good
Sarah

[pamshaw]

Although it took me more than 2 sessions (even though my therapist and I knew from the start that I had severe GID), it felt wonderful when I finally heard those wonderful words. After years of self doubt I could finally accept my true self. She told me that I was mentally a woman in every way and in no way thought like a man. I am also very small boned and have soft features and have always been physically feminine; things which don't work for a man but now that I am on HRT and living as a woman they are real assets. When she gave me the letter to carry verifing my condition I felt a warm glow; I could finally fix the mistake nature made when I was born. I love being a woman.

Pam

[Firelight]

Well... sort of. I knew that I was trangendered long before I was officially diagnosed, and really only see my therapist as part of going through the required motions. But it's very nice to this day to have the issue acknowledged at face value and seen for what it is.

[sarahF]

Same here Firelight
Sarah

[K8]

Validation is wonderful.  All your life you wonder if you're crazy or there's some other reason for all this weirdness in your life.  To have someone who is supposed to know about such things say: "Yes, you are right" is wonderful!

Congratulations.

- Kate

[Wendy C]

I really just wanted the diagnosis so I could get on with transition. I had been diagnosed about 35 years ago but did not fit their exact profile they wanted then for only successes. While the particular Psychiatrist I saw this time would not support me, I did get the classification which allowed me to contact my Endo and in turn a qualified Gender Therapist that has been wonderful. I am now a month post-op and yes the validation was needed and welcomed.

Good luck in your your own transition Davina and hugs.

~Wendy~

[sarahF]

Congrats. Wendy. Good luck
Happy days also
Sarah

[Deanna_Renee]

With my therapist, he told me about half way through my first session that he felt I was certainly TS and that eventually I should be able to transition. My last session (I think it is about my 6th?) he said he thought I was about ready and would like to write the letter in January.

I was quite happy that I had that confirmation from another person in that first session and kind of nervously excited about finally hearing the words that I was about a month or two from actually starting to transition. Now, almost 3 weeks later, I feel like I am really ready to get on the road. I meet with him again Tuesday and hopefully by next month I will have the letters and off to see the doc. Not sure how long after that initial meeting with the doctor they do the blood tests and how long those take to get the results and how long after that I get the script. Now I'm anxious to be on the way to feeling that balance.

Deanna

[pamshaw]

When I got my HRT letter I felt so free to be myself. My Endo MD wondered why it took me so long and was totally supportative. When I took that first dose of estrogen and spiro I was in heaven. I strongly suggest you work with an MD is has lots of experence with transgendered people.

Pam

[Davina]

Tomorrow is my 4th session with my therapist. He believes I should transition. Which I am over the moon about. He is actually quite surprised at the speed we moving at. I cant be far off from getting my letter. I've had 4 sessions with him in a week. By my insistance. I've waited too long for this and dont want to waste any more time.

Davina

[K8]

With my therapist, he told me about half way through my first session that he felt I was certainly TS and that eventually I should be able to transition. My last session (I think it is about my 6th?) he said he thought I was about ready and would like to write the letter in January.

I was quite happy that I had that confirmation from another person in that first session and kind of nervously excited about finally hearing the words that I was about a month or two from actually starting to transition. Now, almost 3 weeks later, I feel like I am really ready to get on the road. I meet with him again Tuesday and hopefully by next month I will have the letters and off to see the doc. Not sure how long after that initial meeting with the doctor they do the blood tests and how long those take to get the results and how long after that I get the script. Now I'm anxious to be on the way to feeling that balance.

Deanna

Wow!  Congratulations, Deanna.  I'm really happy for you.


And Davina, isn't it wonderful when things move along quickly after all those years of blockage!  I remember one session with my therapist when she was laughing at me.  She said: "You've always been so cautious and tentative, but with this it's like 'Here I come ready or not.'"  And she's right. 

I think once we really know, it's hard to slow us down.

- Kate