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Remember a few months back, when I was all whining and cringing and being a bit dramatic about the "1 year RLE" requirement in Iceland?
Well now.

I've been in Rvk for a couple of days now, seeing the people involved in the transition process in Iceland (a gyno, a psychiatrist, and second meeting with psychologist.. missed the speech therapist though but there's not that much she can do for me anyway so I'm fine with that) and been taking tests and jumping through hoops and literally bleeding for my transition's sake (trying to get it "started").

Well, the gyno was terrifying, but went well. The guy likes me and considers me "sane, serious and rational".
The psychiatrist was chatty and bubbly, and all I did was take tests, and she was polite and used all male pronouns, so she seems to be cool with me.
And the Psychologist is a little weird (has a little tick with his leg, it's amusing to watch), but he's chatty, takes me seriously, and appears to like me a bit too...

Long story short, I just got back from the last meet (psychologist) and he basically told me that the next time I come down to Reykjavík (mid nov or mid dec) I can start the T.

... Obviously.. I'm bouncing off the walls at the moment.

Just this little gesture, and a ton's been lifted.

Rock on!!! That is amazing!  Congratulations!  :D :D :D

That's absolutely fantastic, I'm thrilled for you, congratulations! I would guess you'll be making the trip sooner rather than later?  ;)

Quote from: Miniar on October 07, 2009, 12:50:36 PM
the Psychologist is a little weird

This made me lol. There is actually a class where they teach us to be wild eyed and weird, it's a therapist thing. I think it's more tradition than practical, but I dunno, I'm still new. Congrats again, do you think your'e ready for the self injecting or are you going to go to the clinic for a while?

I'll do it myself tyvm!
^^ I'll freak out and be all whimpers and "what the ->-bleeped-<- was I thinking!" for an hour, but then I'll do it and be all "that wasn't a big deal!"

And the weirdness is.
He sits "sideways" on his chair, pulls his knees up a little bit, and then pets and pats his thigh repeatedly. Like it were a cat, or a dog even.
It's.. weird.

Good for you, Min.  Onward to the next step, Big Guy.


Janet

Yahooo!  Great news - congratulations!

RAWR!!1!

congrats on being able to get on T soon

\o/

alright! so glad to see you feeling up.  :icon_joy:

knowing I have a "narrow" system that's denied a few ppl transition and has stict and really slow rules, I was terrified I'd get a no, or a "need to wait longer" or "let's do this first" or something.. anything.. that means that the 1year rle drags on and on without getting the physical transition stuff started at all..

Being told, more or less, that I can just show up next month and I'll get the thing I've been dreaming of for years.. it's a huge relief and a yay moment.

.. it may seem like a "lot" or irrational even, but I feel like I just got told that I'm cancer free or something after years of struggling with stuff.

not irrational at all. it is a cure in a way.

But.. I don't really have the T yet, just the promise of T... BEFORE XMAS!.. ^^

Quote from: Miniar on October 07, 2009, 01:14:42 PM
And the weirdness is.
He sits "sideways" on his chair, pulls his knees up a little bit, and then pets and pats his thigh repeatedly. Like it were a cat, or a dog even.
It's.. weird.

Sound like OCD -- a kind of ablution ritual to smooth out uneven touches. Not really uncommon, but weird.

Congratulations on your progress!

sounds like an awesome Christmas present.  :laugh:

Thats awesome!  Congrats dude ;D

OMG indeed! That's awesome news! And just the promise of HRT was enough to brighten up my life, so I know exactly what you mean there. Even though we already know what we need, it's really great when that is confirmed by the people who can provide it. Congratulations!

w00t go you buddy! Be a happy christmas eh?

Jay

My thought exactly!
Awesome xmas present...
and getting the "okay" is an awesome birthday present too...


I almost feel spoiled!


(and yep, I think it may be ocd, though he only does it while we're talking, so it's "situational" behavior and doesn't appear to be a thing that would interfere with his life so it's just "weird")

Congrats dear sir.  Yes it will be a great christmas for you.  YES!

Beni

Hey, congrats! Looks like you're making some good progress there! Glad all your people like you.

*Off topic* And interalia; nice avatar. I just started watching that because of my sister, and actually found it to be good.  :icon_blink:

Way 2 go dude. Congrats  :D :D  :icon_drunk: :icon_drunk: :icon_dance: :icon_dance:

Hi Miniar
Great news, there are going to be some happy people at Christmas from some of the threads :laugh:

As for THE Psychologist; I think it's in 101 of psychologists; develop very strange mannerisms, that way your patient doesn't feel odd. Must be true; I've never met a sane one.

I wonder what psychologist class is like? "Now everyone, Hug your knee; and one and two and three. Keep hugging Gustav, put more effort in now"

:laugh: :laugh:
Hugs, Knees and all


BTW, as others have said, love your new pic, reminds me of  Neil Young, and no Finewine not Neil Young on the dunny.

:laugh: :laugh:

Cindy


Cindy

Right on Dude, congrats on your progress.

As for the psych. and his odd behavior, I've seen worse. There was this one who kept grabbing his something something. He lost his licence for some reason.

Possibly the person you visited actually has a pet that he strokes while thinking things over when he gets home

My E and Spiro are supposed to be in within the week  :icon_chick:

Thanks ^^

(it's the day after and I still feel like a happy-bouncy-thing in reaction.. suppose that'll wear off when I see the needle..)

Freakin' cool Miniar!

You're gonna make a GREAT guy! I mean you already are, but you are gonna be one chick magnet!

As for the therapist patting his leg thing, when you're more male you'll understand.

o.O What would I do with chickens?

Wow, Miniar, that is wonderful!  Even without the actual T, this is great validation.

(Miniar strolls around the house, buttons popping off his shirt: See, I'm not crazy after all. ;))

Terrific news! ;D

- Kate

Quote from: heatherrose on October 09, 2009, 04:57:02 PM

As long as he doesn't start feeding it treats, everything should be OK.

LoL... too true.

Congrats Min, that's totally awesome! ;D

All of these "I'm getting T" threads are bittersweet for me. I'm so happy for all of you dudes who are finally moving forward after feeling stuck, but on the other hand, I'm beyond jealous too.

Jealousy aside though, I am really glad that the process was less troublesome than expected. :)

Getting on T is so random, that I'd not lose hope. If it were not a very random, capricious process, I'd never have gotten it. Yes there are gatekeepers, but there are so many different gatekeepers, that you can just keep following up on rumors etc and get through.

Congrats mate!  It seems like it's been such a process for you to get T, you must be stoked now.  Awesome news  :)

James, I know exactly what you mean. Just a couple weeks ago I would be "happy for" people that were finally getting their hormones and then turning away from the screen and whining to myself about not getting them yet myself.
^^

And yes.. it's been a process, it's been a bleeding struggle to even find out where to start the process... and yes I'm stoked..
I'm still bouncing around like a ditz.

Congratulations!  Now you're going to be agonizing about getting the actual T instead of the okay... except it won't be as frustrating.

Quote from: CindyJames on October 08, 2009, 02:41:02 AM
As for THE Psychologist; I think it's in 101 of psychologists; develop very strange mannerisms, that way your patient doesn't feel odd. Must be true; I've never met a sane one.

Note to self: Develop weird mannerisms in the future.  Needed for career.

Quote from: Miniar on October 10, 2009, 06:47:16 AM
I'm still bouncing around like a ditz.

It's hard to imagine you acting like a ditz.

Quote from: Miniar on October 10, 2009, 06:47:16 AM
I'm still bouncing around like a ditz.

i find it hard to believe that miniar, a 6 foot something icelandic is bouncing around like a ditz. :P

I still am ;)

Quote from: Alex_C on October 10, 2009, 12:23:38 AM
Getting on T is so random, that I'd not lose hope. If it were not a very random, capricious process, I'd never have gotten it. Yes there are gatekeepers, but there are so many different gatekeepers, that you can just keep following up on rumors etc and get through.

That might be true if it were only the medical community holding back my transition, but that's not the case. My kids are going through a lot right now (and have been going through a lot for the past few years) and so it wouldn't be fair for me to put them through more right now. I'd rather wait until they're ready to deal with all of this then to selfishly put my needs first, but at the same time, it sometimes makes me feel stuck, and therefore jealous of people who are moving forward. Not that I begrudge any of you for your success, as I said I'm really happy for the progress you guys get to make (and I mean that sincerely), but it's just bittersweet is all. No worries though, I know I'll get to transition someday and then it'll be me doing the happy dance like a ditz. Lol ;D

Quote from: Miniar on October 10, 2009, 06:47:16 AM
James, I know exactly what you mean. Just a couple weeks ago I would be "happy for" people that were finally getting their hormones and then turning away from the screen and whining to myself about not getting them yet myself.
^^

And yes.. it's been a process, it's been a bleeding struggle to even find out where to start the process... and yes I'm stoked..
I'm still bouncing around like a ditz.

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one. Besides, someday it'll be my turn and then I'm sure there are others who will feel "happy but jealous" for me too. Lol

Quote from: heatherrose on October 10, 2009, 11:49:56 AM

This!

Like the military, there will always be some that
go before you and others who will come after.

You're right, thank you. :)

Terrific news, Min. I'm stoked for you. And jealous...of your height. I'm only five foot six. And a half, LOL.

.... just don't go stealing my shins!

Quote from: Miniar on October 10, 2009, 03:40:52 PM
.... just don't go stealing my shins!

Not by the hair on my shinny shin shin. Or yours. Whatever.

Congrats that is awesome.
Cheers,
Myles

That's great, Miniar.  I'm so glad things are moving forward for you.  Now, do we get to see video of you bouncing around like a ditz?  >:-)

I think, like me, he's to busy staring at the dancing green creature  :laugh:

Quote from: Jamie-o on October 13, 2009, 05:52:48 AM
Now, do we get to see video of you bouncing around like a ditz?  >:-)

^Seconded!^  ;D :laugh: ;D

well... maybe I'll make a vlog entry.. one of these days... for youtube.. and then I'll probably bounce about "something".

Quote from: Miniar on October 13, 2009, 09:36:17 AM
well... maybe I'll make a vlog entry.. one of these days... for youtube.. and then I'll probably bounce about "something".

Go for it.

That's great, congratulations! Hope T works out for you and brings all the changes you're expecting.

Bittersweet, yes it is.

Congratulation Miniar!  ;D I'm really happy for you :D