So, I told my parents about seeing an online therapist, they freaked out, and I was sent to a psychiatrist. The one I saw first was very rude and inconsiderate. I suppose he was trying to help, but it came out wrong and it ended up insulting me. I then switch psychiatrists and this one is much better. She wants to treat my depression first then work on transitioning. I've finally accepted that I do have chronic depression, and I'm on anti-depressants for it now. Both my parents are behind me now and are helping me out (which is a complete turn around from my mom initially rejecting me). This is all good news, and I'm happy things are going forward. I hate having to start over the "therapy" for the letter, but it's better now that my parents are with me. I've also had lab work done already (it is to check my levels right now, but it has been done so all I need is the letter and I'm set) So I'm really happy with progress so far.
There is only one thing I'm concerned about though. It is fully possible I will be moving in a few months. If I go through all this therapy until then (she wants to see me back in 2 months to see how the anti-depressants are working.), then move, will I have to start all over again? I mean, she will probably forward her information, but I don't want to go through ANOTHER 3 months of therapy for hormones :/. So if I move, will that be a problem? Will I have to start all over? Is there anyway to, I dunno, tell her about the moving and maybe have her prescribe them sooner?
Ehh I dono there, I'm currently on hormones for about 2 and half years but I still struggle with depression and anxiety and still see therepist for it. This is something been struggling with most life though and for some it may pass quickly some it may be something deal with a long time. The part of being transgender can be a stress and cause of anxiety and depression itself. There's no doubt of who I am, but for me the inbetween phase of transition has been stressful in itself especially as it taking forever to get the name change sorted due to funds, transportation issues, moving in rl, and well difficulty understanding what the hell the paperwork means when it asks some over-superworded question. Theres always the question to of how people see me if they found out. Name issues etc. But really I hope your therapist is willing to work with you with the transition stuff during process of counseling as well.
But from sounds she may not be understanding the full picture clearly.