StaceyJane
01-11-2011, 02:15 PM
This last week I made a very important decision about starting HRT.
Well today I had my therapist appointment to tell her what I had decided.
My appointment started as usual. I told her about the Youtube video I had made yesterday. I always send her a link. I think it's important for her to see me as Stacey and what I like to do. We discussed the video and my trip to the State Capitol for a few minutes. Then I talked about new developments in a nonTG family issue. This was something we had been talking about for a while.
Finally it was time for a new topic. I told her that I had decided to start taking hormones. She seemed to be very happy for me. I had discussed my struggles for a long time and she was happy I am moving forward.
Of course she asked the standard therapist question....How does making this decision make you feel?
Answer...A Relief!
I discussed my journey and how I came to the point where I feel ready for this. She also had comment ideas of her own why this was a necessary step for me.
Then we talked about doctors. She has worked with TG patients before but in New York City. She just started practicing her a couple of years ago and doesn't really know any local doctors.
She did say she would be very happy to write me a referral letter or talk on the phone with any doctor.
Overall it was a very positive experience. I feel really good about this and I'm so glad to have her full support.
Well today I had my therapist appointment to tell her what I had decided.
My appointment started as usual. I told her about the Youtube video I had made yesterday. I always send her a link. I think it's important for her to see me as Stacey and what I like to do. We discussed the video and my trip to the State Capitol for a few minutes. Then I talked about new developments in a nonTG family issue. This was something we had been talking about for a while.
Finally it was time for a new topic. I told her that I had decided to start taking hormones. She seemed to be very happy for me. I had discussed my struggles for a long time and she was happy I am moving forward.
Of course she asked the standard therapist question....How does making this decision make you feel?
Answer...A Relief!
I discussed my journey and how I came to the point where I feel ready for this. She also had comment ideas of her own why this was a necessary step for me.
Then we talked about doctors. She has worked with TG patients before but in New York City. She just started practicing her a couple of years ago and doesn't really know any local doctors.
She did say she would be very happy to write me a referral letter or talk on the phone with any doctor.
Overall it was a very positive experience. I feel really good about this and I'm so glad to have her full support.