Community Conversation => Transitioning => Therapy => Topic started by: Samantha1 on January 10, 2011, 01:42:19 AM Return to Full Version
Title: On-line seems too easy
Post by: Samantha1 on January 10, 2011, 01:42:19 AM
Post by: Samantha1 on January 10, 2011, 01:42:19 AM
I'm really new to this, having been heavily repressing and depressing
the last several years. but I've concluded I want to live as a woman
full-time, if I can pull it off (I've lost 38 pounds, I'd need to lose at least
80 pounds total to look at all like I think I should look like). I've read
up on surgery and hormones, and a lot of that scares me honestly,
and I think I have moral objections to that - either that or I'm a big
chicken. I really have never discussed things with any body.
It seems to me that on-line, I'd end up with a letter which may not
be what I want or really need. I'm thinking a face to face with a
qualified therapist is worth the significant financial sacrifice, so
I've contacted one in my area, and am trying to set up an appoinment.
It really is an emotional strain and a financial strain, but I can also
say honestly "eh, this is nothing".
the last several years. but I've concluded I want to live as a woman
full-time, if I can pull it off (I've lost 38 pounds, I'd need to lose at least
80 pounds total to look at all like I think I should look like). I've read
up on surgery and hormones, and a lot of that scares me honestly,
and I think I have moral objections to that - either that or I'm a big
chicken. I really have never discussed things with any body.
It seems to me that on-line, I'd end up with a letter which may not
be what I want or really need. I'm thinking a face to face with a
qualified therapist is worth the significant financial sacrifice, so
I've contacted one in my area, and am trying to set up an appoinment.
It really is an emotional strain and a financial strain, but I can also
say honestly "eh, this is nothing".
Title: Re: On-line seems too easy
Post by: japple on January 10, 2011, 02:19:39 AM
Post by: japple on January 10, 2011, 02:19:39 AM
Good call on the real life therapist. It's super important to sort out fantasy and reality.