Community Conversation => Transitioning => Coming out of the closet => Topic started by: AwishForXX on February 13, 2013, 09:07:10 PM Return to Full Version
Title: First Small Step.
Post by: AwishForXX on February 13, 2013, 09:07:10 PM
Post by: AwishForXX on February 13, 2013, 09:07:10 PM
Today I took that first small yet significant step (at least for me). I came put to my family doctor. What a releif it is to find he is accepting and compassionate. He told me that he has little experience with GD and TG people but he'd still like to be my GP through the process wherever it takes me. He is going to find a psychiatrist who is well versed in GD and helping in transition (psychologists are not covered by MSP here in BC but a psychiatrist is.), and he should have a refferal for me by Monday.
I actually feel lighter this evening.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
C.
I actually feel lighter this evening.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
C.
Title: Re: First Small Step.
Post by: Devlyn on February 13, 2013, 09:20:51 PM
Post by: Devlyn on February 13, 2013, 09:20:51 PM
And the longest journey begins with a single step. Congratulations on this and thanks for giving us your good news! Hugs, Devlyn
Title: Re: First Small Step.
Post by: King Malachite on February 13, 2013, 09:28:44 PM
Post by: King Malachite on February 13, 2013, 09:28:44 PM
Congrats! I'm glad he's accepting.
Title: Re: First Small Step.
Post by: bethany on February 13, 2013, 09:33:12 PM
Post by: bethany on February 13, 2013, 09:33:12 PM
The first step is always the hardest. Congratulations on taking it. Best of luck to you on your journey.
Hugs
Bethany
Hugs
Bethany
Title: Re: First Small Step.
Post by: AwishForXX on February 13, 2013, 10:36:11 PM
Post by: AwishForXX on February 13, 2013, 10:36:11 PM
Thank you each of you, I feel quite good this evening. I'm glad I found these forum's, I may have eventually done it but not so soon if it weren't for Susan's. Here I've found the support and encouragement I've needed.
C.
C.
Title: Re: First Small Step.
Post by: AwishForXX on February 19, 2013, 01:51:59 PM
Post by: AwishForXX on February 19, 2013, 01:51:59 PM
I've just heard from my Dr's office, they've not forgotten me but they have contacted the psychiatrist and are still waiting to hear back from his/her office.
This waiting is scary, all sorts of non productive "what if" thoughts keep cycling around in my head.
C.
This waiting is scary, all sorts of non productive "what if" thoughts keep cycling around in my head.
C.
Title: Re: First Small Step.
Post by: AwishForXX on February 22, 2013, 03:08:30 PM
Post by: AwishForXX on February 22, 2013, 03:08:30 PM
Next step accomplished.
I got a call from My GP with an appointment to see a therapist. Yay!!!
Only problem is, I have to wait till the end of April to see him. How will i find the patience and piece of mind to endure that long, I hate the feeling of anticipation, it always seems to lead to apprehension and then anxiety, (alliteration is unintentional). The anxiety then leads to many many sleepless nights.
Step by step and bite by bite, I will eat this elephant.
C.
I got a call from My GP with an appointment to see a therapist. Yay!!!
Only problem is, I have to wait till the end of April to see him. How will i find the patience and piece of mind to endure that long, I hate the feeling of anticipation, it always seems to lead to apprehension and then anxiety, (alliteration is unintentional). The anxiety then leads to many many sleepless nights.
Step by step and bite by bite, I will eat this elephant.
C.