how to out yourself to a theripist?

[crossdrezzer1]

I told my theripist and she said the derpression stems from constintly and daily surpressing a part of me that society wont tolorate,,hiding daily a part of you that you was born with can take its toll,,, that is one of the reasons that I am depressed she said,,,, she said we need to find you a way to deal with this,,,I will keep you informed when we figure a way,,,maybe it will help you all also...

[JoAnne Wheeler]

Professional people are supposed to keep things private - BUT it does not always happen - the therapist, counselor, doctor dictates notes - those notes have to be transcribed - those notes are looked at by secretaries and receptionists and nurses - they are not suppose to tell, BUT the truth is THEY DO - the juicier the notes, the greater the tale
I know it is not supposed to be this way, BUT it happens - a Court can get the records - the Government can get the records - your SPOUSE's lawyer can get the records - I KNOW !!!!!

JoAnne Wheeler

[boardpuppy]

Amy,
Tell your theripert. I told mine during the first session and after the third
was cancelled due to snow, desided he wasn't right for me. I did ask if he had experience with gender issues (second session) and was told "this is not one of my areas of expertize". He wanted to talk about sex, communications and privacy; these are areas the SO and I are already working to keep open between us but not one word was said about my CDing/genter issues. I will be finding another theripert (hopefully a female this time) maybe this one will work out.
Alice

[Gabrielle Hermosa]

I told my theripist and she said the derpression stems from constintly and daily surpressing a part of me that society wont tolorate,,hiding daily a part of you that you was born with can take its toll,,, that is one of the reasons that I am depressed she said,,,, she said we need to find you a way to deal with this,,,I will keep you informed when we figure a way,,,maybe it will help you all also...

I'm glad you were able to get it out to your therapist. I think she really hit the (press-on) nail on the head.

I hope that every confused and/or depressed crossdresser who keeps mentally beating themselves up about being a cd reads this very post that I'm replying to.

Society's gender rules really screws with our minds from the time we're very young. It is natural to want to be who we are, but we're taught that we have to conform to all this or all that. And so the long, confusing journey begins.

I'm not confused or depressed about being a cd anymore. I love who I am, even if society considers me to be some kind of sick-o. I'm a good man (and a good woman) and a devoted husband with a loving wife and a productive member of society and a bunch of other very positive things.

Keep moving forward in your therapy. It sounds like you're off to a very good start. I really think you'll beat this depression thing and have a new clarity about your own life in the process.

[curse within]

I like many in this forum I am very depressed,,maybe not because of cd'ing but neverless very depressed,, well yesterday I went to a theripist for the first time,, did a history session about my upbringing, feeling alone, not liking people, sheltered ect stuff,,, well she didnt mention sex stuff at all so I didnt offer the cd;ing thing to her,, not sure if I can have the courage, thinking she might think I am a freak and push me out the door.
What I was wondering is, for any of you that has seen one,how did you tell her and did that change anything of the session topic,, dont want to dwell on this one topic but think I should tell her in some way,,

It all depends ....

1. How long have you been seeing this Theripist?

If you have been seeing this Therapist for some time , she/he should recommend and work with a sexual identity Therapist ..Between the two and your history givin to the original could lead to a better recovery in your behalf...

2. If this is a new Therapist stop... If Crossdressing is the issue seek a sexual Identity Therapist..Not all(most) Therapist are aware and able to understand or properly treat you...

3. If you do see a Sexual Identity Therapist ...Very Important to be upfront and honest in every detail..

[Intertwined]

"put foot in mouth AGAIN"

Mollyanne

In this family, we call that " Athletes Mouth "

I have, in the past considered seeing a therapist, but not done it.

After reading this thread, I think I may finaly follow through with it, 1. I am sure my insurance will cover it & 2. I have been suffering from depression and sever Fustration based outburst. :Angry3:

I did not know there were therapists that specialize in gender issues.

[marny]

maybe i missed a beat. We all need help!

[Emily01]

a word of caution.....

depends upon who is paying the bills. if it is your company do not be assured that they will never know.

of course that too depends upon your position and legal status with the firm.

but if you want to keep information like CD'ing from any source other than those treating you it's best to pay out of your own pocket.

for all the legal types i'm clearly not talking about the laws regarding privacy of medical records, like most folks i thought those protected me from prying eyes and i suppose i could have had legal representation to keep my medical records at arms length. however, that would have been a career limiting move in the position and firm in which i was employed.

just a word of caution. if you pay out of your own pocket those records will be largely out of reach of prying eyes.

of course, that's only if you care, which you seem to do.