Well I final made start in finding out if I am TG or if I have psychological problems(which I'm sure we all do in some form).

I made that all important first step of seeing the dr's at my GPs. It was the most daunting experience I think I've gone through in a very long time. Just the idea of explaining just how I felt to someone had been holding me back but after my events over the weekend I needed some clarity in my life.

All I can say after seeing my doctor is how relieved I feel from telling that 1st person how I feel. This is only the first step though. I'm sure there will be plenty more of this and it won't get any easier.

At least now I can say to myself. I've made a start and I'm not alone [emoji4]


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Quote from: Spookie on January 26, 2016, 03:51:53 AM
It was the most daunting experience I think I've gone through in a very long time... All I can say after seeing my doctor is how relieved I feel from telling that 1st person how I feel.

These are very common feelings! Congrats!

I can't believe how relieved I feel atm. I'm actually going to work in what I can only describe as a state of euphoria


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So proud of you babe!!

You sound rational, not psychotic.

Remember there will be ups and downs along the road. It's helped me immensely to have a list of my goals to come back to, especially when there's a bump.

*hugs* Sami xxx

Thanks sweetie.


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Congrats!

I expect you'll find it gets easier as time goes on and you become more OK with being who you are. Once I got it through my head that there is nothing shameful or abnormal about being a trans person, I could begin to love that part of myself and I even felt proud when I told people.

I think the biggest fear I will face though, is will I accept myself or will I look for clarification from the medical profession?


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Quote from: Spookie on January 26, 2016, 08:22:51 AM
I think the biggest fear I will face though, is will I accept myself or will I look for clarification from the medical profession?

In my case, after a couple run-ins with incompetent and poorly informed therapists, I lost all faith in their ability to provide me accurate information. My current therapist is far more knowledgeable, but she would never dare tell one of her clients what their gender is. She sees herself more as a resource to help us to discover it for ourselves.

Quote from: Spookie on January 26, 2016, 08:22:51 AM
I think the biggest fear I will face though, is will I accept myself or will I look for clarification from the medical profession?


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For some people, a therapist helps them sort through their thoughts, which can be jumbled sometimes. Some of us just shrug and say "I'm transgender" and move on without needing help. It's probable therapy would become necessary if you pursue a full medical transition, although that seems to be in flux as well.

Hugs, Devlyn

Personally I have a feeling I'm more likely to doubt myself and listen to others. This is a big Unknown area for me and I have to remind myself that's it's what I think that counts


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Quote from: Spookie on January 26, 2016, 11:23:37 AM
Personally I have a feeling I'm more likely to doubt myself and listen to others. This is a big Unknown area for me and I have to remind myself that's it's what I think that counts


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I'm in the same boat! Pretty much all of my fear and anxiety surrounding the topic stems from my fear of thoughts and judgments of those around me. Before I knew I was transgender, I always had this issue. always wanting to please others and make others happy and comfortable. Now that I am rediscovering myself I am also reteaching myself to not care so much about others and just do what I need to to make me happy! You can do this too! For me it is a process but I'm getting there slowly but surely. But you're right, for myself as well as you, it seems, it helps to have support and affirmation from others that what you're doing is not wrong! Therapy and coming out to a few people I truly trust has greatly helped in this.


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congrats