Hi. I'm sorry to make so many threads. I just have so many burning questions.
I've only just now begun to try and accept myself to the point where I'm actually going to try and see a therapist. I'm petrified. Mostly that the therapist will not give me hormones, even after the months of evaluation or whatever you need here in America (I don't know the specifics). I'm afraid that my lack of extreme body dysphoria will mean that I don't get them. Is this... worrying about this kind of thing body dysphoria? I don't know. I know that I'd prefer a female body, but I don't feel the way that most trans people I've known feel about their bodies. My dysphoria isn't anywhere near as extreme. Unless this is part of it. I don't even know. I want to transition fully, and I'm afraid that people won't let me do that even if I want it.
Hi Trixie, I too doesn't have an extreme body dysphoria. My suggestion to you is that to join a local support group and find out who are the T friendly therapist in your area. Chance is if you see someone who specialize in this, they might be able to understand you better. I managed to get my prescription that way. Good luck..:-)
I've never had much in the way of body dysphoria.. And it was no hurdle to me getting hormones. But I did go to a therapist with extensive experience in dealing with trans people - so I don't think I was any kind of surprise to him.
I second Kelly on that one. Try to find an endo with extensive experience. I makes it a lot easier because you will be more open,honest and comfy.
My gyno, who looks after my hormones, is post-op.. She really gets it..