Community Conversation => Transitioning => Therapy => Topic started by: lemon_ice on June 11, 2014, 02:34:26 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Second therapy appointment Down :) so happy!!
Post by: lemon_ice on June 11, 2014, 02:34:26 AM
Post by: lemon_ice on June 11, 2014, 02:34:26 AM
Well I had my second therapy appointment last night, and I just can't believe how good it feels to talk about all of this to a real person!! :) The therapist is lovely too, with a lot of experience with trans people, which I was not expecting in little ol New Zealand.. She seems very happy with things and will be referring me to an endo after the next session (next week or later this week if a space becomes free), I'm so glad I decided pursue this out of my own pocket rather than rely in the slow machinations of the public system here.. Anyway this is just a quick note to any out there that are reluctant to open up and take the first step... Just go for it!!! :)
Big cheesy smiles and hugs to everyone!!!! :)
Big cheesy smiles and hugs to everyone!!!! :)
Title: Re: Second therapy appointment Down :) so happy!!
Post by: Cindy on June 11, 2014, 02:36:10 AM
Post by: Cindy on June 11, 2014, 02:36:10 AM
Hugs Hon, glad it is going so well. :-*
Title: Re: Second therapy appointment Down :) so happy!!
Post by: Jo-is-amazing on June 11, 2014, 02:52:55 AM
Post by: Jo-is-amazing on June 11, 2014, 02:52:55 AM
Feels good doesn't it :P
I made a similar discovery about 4 months ago in Brisbane (which isn't the biggest city)
For anyone else wondering about it, I definitely recommend going to a therapist, it has worked wonders for me
I made a similar discovery about 4 months ago in Brisbane (which isn't the biggest city)
For anyone else wondering about it, I definitely recommend going to a therapist, it has worked wonders for me
Title: Re: Second therapy appointment Down :) so happy!!
Post by: Kaley on June 12, 2014, 04:26:30 AM
Post by: Kaley on June 12, 2014, 04:26:30 AM
Yay! So happy for you!! Doesn't it feel amazing!?? Seeing the right therapist can really boost your confidence and self esteem and make transition go a lot smoother. The first time I tried to transition, I did an online chat thing due to financial reasons, but this time during my second transition I talked to a therapist in person and I think it was a world of difference!
Title: Re: Second therapy appointment Down :) so happy!!
Post by: lemon_ice on June 13, 2014, 02:11:36 AM
Post by: lemon_ice on June 13, 2014, 02:11:36 AM
Thanks all for the kind wishes :) She really is so nice (the therapist), we ended up chatting for an hour and half lol, it was 9pm before she managed to kick me out lol! Really looking forward to the next session.
And thanks again to all of you for all of the support! I doubt things would have gone anywhere near as smoothly without it.. ox :)
And thanks again to all of you for all of the support! I doubt things would have gone anywhere near as smoothly without it.. ox :)
Title: Re: Second therapy appointment Down :) so happy!!
Post by: Kaley on June 13, 2014, 02:57:12 AM
Post by: Kaley on June 13, 2014, 02:57:12 AM
Sounds exactly like how my first therapy session went! Anyways, best of wishes on your transition!!
Title: Re: Second therapy appointment Down :) so happy!!
Post by: lemon_ice on June 14, 2014, 09:02:32 PM
Post by: lemon_ice on June 14, 2014, 09:02:32 PM
Thanks babe :)
Title: Re: Second therapy appointment Down :) so happy!!
Post by: Jessica Merriman on June 14, 2014, 09:14:32 PM
Post by: Jessica Merriman on June 14, 2014, 09:14:32 PM
Congrats! Just shows what the right Therapist can do for you. I am so glad you found one who understands. :)
Title: Re: Second therapy appointment Down :) so happy!!
Post by: JoanneB on June 15, 2014, 08:48:04 AM
Post by: JoanneB on June 15, 2014, 08:48:04 AM
Congrats! I am so happy for you.
I also found a great relief to actually open up about being trans. My first experiences was with a totally fantastic TG support group which was later followed by a therapist. It is amazing how just being able to say and actually hear it yourself from yourself to another, those words that made you feel so ashamed and guilty all these years, just loose their death grip on your life
I also found a great relief to actually open up about being trans. My first experiences was with a totally fantastic TG support group which was later followed by a therapist. It is amazing how just being able to say and actually hear it yourself from yourself to another, those words that made you feel so ashamed and guilty all these years, just loose their death grip on your life