About To Get Some Answers...

[AliciaJordan]

Today was a good day as I just got informed by the local psychiatrist that I have an appointment with her on October 14th. I know it is about a month and a half away, but I waited this long...another month or two won't kill me.

It is exciting and scary at the same time. I finally get to find out if this is all real or just some dream that I am in. Till that day comes, I know I will be running a bunch of different themes through my head as I have no clue what she will ask or say.

Alicia

[Byanca]

For me the first visit was the most frightening. Then later, I looked forward to it. I did most of the talking, but I let her get the occasional question. The things she does say make me think. Like last time, that this was a process and I had to let myself flow along. Open up. I'm not sure I'm explaining this right. But this little thing has made a difference. I'm feeling that I am opening up...it's weird. It's healthy-I can feel it. Maybe it's hope.

Bya

[Teri Jean]

Like Byanca I too was scared that first day but since look forward to the sessions and group therapy. Just remember the mind can play the what ifs but don't dwell on that but being yourself. I wish you the best.

[BreenaDion]

I had almost 100 sessions in my life with social workers, therapist, physiatrist,Psychologist, all due to abuse issues I suffered an other non gender issues. Now I see a Psychotherapist monthly an psychologist weekly for gender issues an PTSD an Depression an so on. All they gonna do at first is ask a bunch of question about your past. History is what got you here. See where you are on the gender scale. 3 months if you ace it an hormone letter. Dont worry just be your self an relax. Its a piece a cake.

When you transition you look forward to the days you see drs an taken your hormones.Getting electroligy work done an laser treatment. Those are the specials eventswe look forward to on our calender.

Good luck , nothing to worry about its like talking to freind.

Bree.

[CharleneT]

Remember they are there to help you. As well, just be "you", that's the best. Relax if you can ;)

Congrats too :D

[TerryTerri]

Alicia,
First off, Congradulations!! Wonderful News!!!! When I first started seeing someone (My therapist is a pschologist who specilizes in LGBT issues and chemical dependency issues) I was really confused and simply didn't know. See really helped me sort through myself and am so thankful for her help. But, I had to drive a smidgen over 200 miles to see her and money was (still is) tight. So, I know I needed to maximize the usefullness of my time with her.

During the three hour drive to her city I mulled over my confusion, the questions I had, etc. I got there a couple hours early and hung out at a restaurant writing in my journal about it all. When I entered her door I was as earnest, direct, honest and straightforward as I could possibly be. What was scheduled as a 1 hour appointment lasted over 2 hours. Even after the first appointment she said she had no difficulty diagnosing me as transgendered. It took me several more appointments until I truely began to realize how correct she had been. But, What really helped me was the straightforwardness, honesty and not holding ANYTHING back.

I wanted valid honest answers to my gender dilemma and I had to be honest and direct with her to get them.

If you do not already journal, I encourage you to start. I got myself a 'special' journal for my transgender issues and wrote quite a bit. Perhaps you can start by writing down your crossdressing history and other related things. I surmize she will wish to explore your history, since it gives really good clues about all this stuff. Sitting down and writing this stuff out helped me to remember significant things I had forgotten until I started trying to get it all down on paper.

Since you have to wait for some time before your appointment, journalling about all this may help you 'jump-start' things when you finally get to your appointment so you can get farther quicker. I feel what I did really helped me and she appreciated how ready to get down to business I was about it all. She said it made things alot easier on her and allowed her to be more confident in my sessions.

Best of luck to you. Being confused about your gender, as I was, is a pretty fractured place to be. I was there. I hope you are able to get this stuff sorted through and discover your answers to the confusion you describe.