weight has been lifted

[Sarah Jayne]

I saw a psychiatrist today specialising in gender identity issues. It was such a release to be able to talk to someone face to face for the first time in my life about crossdressing, how Sarah Jayne came to be, thoughts and feelings on hormones (perennially tempted), transitioning (no, I don't think so). WOW. I have another couple of appointments booked. I feel like a door just opened and I see a truly open road for the first time

[goodnhose]

Sarah, I'm glad you were able to talk with someone who helps with issues like ours. I have thought about doing it to but not sure how to find the right one. Did you find the prof. on your own or did someone tell you who to go to? Was the person male or female? Enjoy the open road!

[Sarah Jayne]

Hi Goodnhose, thanks for your support :-) I guess I am lucky, there are 2 doctors surgeries that focus of LGBT issues that I found on Google. I plucked up some courage, saw a GP to get a referral and waited for an appointment. I don't have health insurance that will cover this, so it took a few months to get the first appointment. I have spent this time in terror and excitement in equal measure. The psych was male, but I am not sure it mattered by the time I got to the front door, I had already made the commitment to walk inside

[Regan]

Sarah,

Thanks for the posting I am glad you found the support you need. I am thinking about finding a psych, because I see how great I feel since I found this site I know how good it will feel when I tell someone face to face. Good Luck.

[Mollyanne]

Hi Sara, I can TOTALLY identify with how you felt (before seeing the therapist) and after as well!!!! I too saw a therapist but not for the same reason(s) at least not for me to admit to. After I told my therapist about my "alter ego" who btw is female I too felt a "great weight" come off my shoulders. I felt relieved that I TOLD SOMEONE AND I DIDN'T DESCEND INTO HELL!!!!!! I came to the conclusion that "I am wired wired differently". I'm not a freak, I'm not someone to be shunned, I'M ME!!!!! If I could, I would transition (I have the time now) but not the money!!!!! I have accepted who I am and I like me!!!!!! GOOD LUCK WITH ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

MOLLYANNE

[Jenniferathome]

Sarah, congratulations. Getting that weight off is liberating. I hope you can open up to your SO as that is truly freedom.

[Sarah Jayne]

Sarah,

Thanks for the posting I am glad you found the support you need. I am thinking about finding a psych, because I see how great I feel since I found this site I know how good it will feel when I tell someone face to face. Good Luck.

Good luck to you too. I am not that active on this site, more a reader than a speaker, but other people's stories have pushed me a lot further forward on this road