i think i might want to start seeing a doctor about rayna

[Rayna]

I've been considering seeing a doctor recently about gender dysphoria. I'm considering the idea of going on hormones, but i'm not sure... heck i'm not sure what i want...

i've had thoughts off and on about SRS... thoughts about hormones, and thoughts that i just must be crazy...
how do you go about finding a good therapist for this?

[Jeannie9]

Hello

The first step would be going to your doctor. Have an honest and open talk. He or she will be able to guide you to the right resources in your community.

Good luck.

[Rayna]

Hello

The first step would be going to your doctor. Have an honest and open talk. He or she will be able to guide you to the right resources in your community.

Good luck.

oh great... i REALLY dont want to talk to my primary care doctor... i'm still not living down the last stupid thing i did... heck, the last 2 stupid things....

she'll give me hell over it

[Sharon]

Rayna,
Assuming you don't know anyone from your area who has seen a psychologist for similar reasons, you can either get a recommendation from your family doctor (GP or primary care provider), or contact a local support group which should have several doctors to choose from. Just be prepared to visit more than one before choosing one who is "right" for you.
I have povided a link to one group (in New England), but there are undoubtedly more.

http://www.tcne.org/links/index.html

[DonnaT]

You might see what you can find here: http://www.drbecky.com/therapists.html

[LilMsShy1]

Hi Rayna, Girls,

Just from what I've read here in just this post of yours Rayna, my personal opinion is U R so far from being ready to commit to this it's not even funny.

Not trying to sound rude or harsh, but just starting with UR avatar picture alone, nice & all but UR still afraid 2 show 2 much even here where the likelyhood of being seen is slim 2 none as well as seeminly scared to death to even discuss it with UR Dr. I believe I'd just stick with the dressing & writing about it here 4 now...but just an opinion...hope this helps.

Hugs,
Brianne :confused:

[Rayna]

Hi Rayna, Girls,

Just from what I've read here in just this post of yours Rayna, my personal opinion is U R so far from being ready to commit to this it's not even funny.

Not trying to sound rude or harsh, but just starting with UR avatar picture alone, nice & all but UR still afraid 2 show 2 much even here where the likelyhood of being seen is slim 2 none as well as seeminly scared to death to even discuss it with UR Dr. I believe I'd just stick with the dressing & writing about it here 4 now...but just an opinion...hope this helps.

Hugs,
Brianne :confused:

haven't messed with the avatar for a while in all honesty.. and as for my doctor, even my wife hates talking to her. Once i actually have some time to look into it i'm changing my primary care phys.

scared to death to talk to my doctor? no.. my doctor is a royal pain in the hiney, and i have enough difficulty discussing my stomach problems with her, much less anything else. Different doctor - no problem

It would seem that you're making too much of a judgement by 2 tiny pieces of information that may or may not be accurate. Regardless... you are not a doctor... i am not a doctor... that's why i want to talk to one. And perhaps you completely misunderstand what i'm looking to do... I don't want to go out and get chopped up and turned inside out.. i dont want to go popping pills... i just want to talk to a professional to help me get my thoughts straightened out!

[StephanieCD]

I have talked to therapists in the past about it - make sure you pick someone you're comfortable with... I once had this testosterone-laden guy. He was very nice but I could see he was gritting his teeth to not ask inappropriate questions and stuff about the things I just rattled off... shortly thereafter I was transfered to another doctor. He sat like a girl - we got along better ;)

[ronna]

Dear Rayna,
we know you're not sick.

I know this about you.
You wonder why you are doing this.

Why do you want to be Rayna?

I can only guess, but I suspect it brings you immense joy.
You don't need psychoanalysis to find out why.

You don't need surgery either, do you?
Of course not.

Just keep on enjoying the things that you do, but keep your focus.
You will find the way, you have all of our support.

[Rayna]

Dear Rayna,
we know you're not sick.

I know this about you.
You wonder why you are doing this.

Why do you want to be Rayna?

I can only guess, but I suspect it brings you immense joy.
You don't need psychoanalysis to find out why.

You don't need surgery either, do you?
Of course not.

Just keep on enjoying the things that you do, but keep your focus.
You will find the way, you have all of our support.

Well... being Rayna does bring be immense joy.

I feel a bit of hostility towards the male parts of who i am. I hated having to pretend i was someone else as i was growing up. It made me physically uncomfortable, but i had to to survive.

I dont want to jump to anything.. All I meant about SRS/Hormones, is that it is a thought that keeps popping in and out of my head.

I've just felt confused about who i am lately.. and it's starting to effect me in my daily life.