First Therapy Session

[JessieMH]

Well it happened today, was in almost every sense of the word, perfect!

He's (therapist) the best therapist I've ever seen, professional, not to pricey, and best of all...

I got a letter to start testosterone blockers!  First session!  I practically skipped my way home

Just felt I had to share, sooo happy right now!

[LordKAT]

 

[Davie]

Jessie, new here and would be interested in knowing how they are working.  I am debating about how to tell my doctor that I really do not like my masculine appearance and let him know that I am interested in more than crossdressing. 

[JessieMH]

Well, they're working?

I mean, my skin is less oily, hair takes a little more time to grow back after shaving but, not much else that I've seen.  But I'd talk to your doc., everyone's body is different

[Pippa]

First session with the NHS psychiatrist tomorrow morning.  Wish me luck.
Post Merge: July 23, 2010, 07:35:30 AM
I didn't get much sleep last night worrying about my meeting with the psychiatrist today.   I shouldn't have been so silly as everything went swimmingly.

The meeting was to assess that I was not having any psychological issues and that my decision to transition was not a symptom of mental illness.    They also asked if I had any eating disorders or self harm issues.  Which I don't.

The psychiatrist is happy that my transition to transition is a deep seated issue and is writing a letter to my GP for transition to begin in earnest.   Big Big broad smile on my face

[Pippa]

Got my letter from the pychiatrist today.   I'm not mad and she sees no reason why I cannot transition  . 

Next its back to the Doctors and onto the next stage, referral to a gender clinic   

Another big step taken.   I now feel I am truly on my way.