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Title: What to expect
Post by: j.d79 on December 21, 2015, 01:59:17 PM
Post by: j.d79 on December 21, 2015, 01:59:17 PM
Hi.
Im looking for some advice,
I have my first counselling session in Feb..even tho its a wait & am excited about it,I'm apprehensive as to what to expect?
I've been told it's a lengthy process,is this true?
Like most I've always known who I am, but for the past 2yrs,I've made massive changes and come on leaps and bounds. I've come out to family/friends,and recently (few months) Ive changed my name,got my hair cut & came out at work. Will this count for anything?
I know we have to go through counselling for obvious reason, I get that, but now I'm raring to go, im stronger,more confident with who I am,I don't want any set backs,I just want to go forward.
How long will it be before they even talk to me about T?
J
Im looking for some advice,
I have my first counselling session in Feb..even tho its a wait & am excited about it,I'm apprehensive as to what to expect?
I've been told it's a lengthy process,is this true?
Like most I've always known who I am, but for the past 2yrs,I've made massive changes and come on leaps and bounds. I've come out to family/friends,and recently (few months) Ive changed my name,got my hair cut & came out at work. Will this count for anything?
I know we have to go through counselling for obvious reason, I get that, but now I'm raring to go, im stronger,more confident with who I am,I don't want any set backs,I just want to go forward.
How long will it be before they even talk to me about T?
J
Title: Re: What to expect
Post by: Laura_7 on December 21, 2015, 02:12:41 PM
Post by: Laura_7 on December 21, 2015, 02:12:41 PM
It seems you are pretty well along your way.
I'd say it counts, just tell them.
It all depends on the person, some might want a certain period of time, some not.
You might ask them how ong until a letter for hrt.
Which country are you from ?
In the US there is also informed consent, where you can start soon. Many consult a counselor anyways though, to help them along if necessary.
hugs
I'd say it counts, just tell them.
It all depends on the person, some might want a certain period of time, some not.
You might ask them how ong until a letter for hrt.
Which country are you from ?
In the US there is also informed consent, where you can start soon. Many consult a counselor anyways though, to help them along if necessary.
hugs
Title: Re: What to expect
Post by: j.d79 on December 21, 2015, 02:44:35 PM
Post by: j.d79 on December 21, 2015, 02:44:35 PM
Quote from: Laura_7 on December 21, 2015, 02:12:41 PMThanks for your response. It's greatly appreciated. I'm from the UK,Scotland so I think our healthcare options vary..
It seems you are pretty well along your way.
I'd say it counts, just tell them.
It all depends on the person, some might want a certain period of time, some not.
You might ask them how ong until a letter for hrt.
Which country are you from ?
In the US there is also informed consent, where you can start soon. Many consult a counselor anyways though, to help them along if necessary.
hugs
I'll Google it though,will be interesting to know.
Many thanks
J
Title: Re: What to expect
Post by: Laura_7 on December 21, 2015, 02:53:48 PM
Post by: Laura_7 on December 21, 2015, 02:53:48 PM
Here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,196544.msg1749858.html#msg1749858
and here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,135219.0.html
might be groups with more information...
hugs
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,196544.msg1749858.html#msg1749858
and here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,135219.0.html
might be groups with more information...
hugs
Title: Re: What to expect
Post by: j.d79 on December 21, 2015, 03:38:29 PM
Post by: j.d79 on December 21, 2015, 03:38:29 PM
Thank you Laura
Title: Re: What to expect
Post by: Peep on December 21, 2015, 04:31:54 PM
Post by: Peep on December 21, 2015, 04:31:54 PM
The NHS Scotland protocols are online, I brought them to my GP
Is your appointment with a mental health team or a GIC? if you've got a GIC appointment their website may have info. From what i've read, GIC initially do a minimum of two sessions no more than four months apart. I've also read that the RLE for hormones is six months but i can't remember where. you may also have to wait for bloodwork.
Is your appointment with a mental health team or a GIC? if you've got a GIC appointment their website may have info. From what i've read, GIC initially do a minimum of two sessions no more than four months apart. I've also read that the RLE for hormones is six months but i can't remember where. you may also have to wait for bloodwork.
Title: Re: What to expect
Post by: j.d79 on December 21, 2015, 05:16:27 PM
Post by: j.d79 on December 21, 2015, 05:16:27 PM
Thanks Peep ,I'll check it out. Four months apart seems like an awful long time to wait. Guess time will tell..
Appreciate you replying
Thanks
Appreciate you replying
Thanks
Title: Re: What to expect
Post by: Laura_7 on December 21, 2015, 06:07:31 PM
Post by: Laura_7 on December 21, 2015, 06:07:31 PM
Maybe you find a few friends at the links here ?
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,195129.msg1758946.html#msg1758946
*hugs*
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,195129.msg1758946.html#msg1758946
*hugs*
Title: Re: What to expect
Post by: j.d79 on December 21, 2015, 06:45:05 PM
Post by: j.d79 on December 21, 2015, 06:45:05 PM
Quote from: Laura_7 on December 21, 2015, 06:07:31 PMVery kind of you Laura.
Maybe you find a few friends at the links here ?
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,195129.msg1758946.html#msg1758946
*hugs*
Appreciate you taking the time to help me out.
J