07-11-2010, 07:10 AM
HI Kerensa.
Chrissiegirl is correct when she says that the mental health community is ill prepared or equipped to handle the issues of the trangendered community. Recently there have been many changes in the way of treatment for trans persons. But not everyone in the mental health field is up to date, so I would not take much stock in what was said. It does not sound to me like the person you spoke to was prepared or trained to talk to you about these issues. Or she may have her own personal ideas concerning how to handle trans folks. ChrissieGirls advice seams to me to be sound. Try to find others in your area that you can talk to that have been there may be the best way to go.
If I remember correctly, you mentioned in a post on Cherylstalk that you were starting to take PM again. I would wonder if taking PM again may have something to do with the strength of your recent fluctuations in emotions? The old roller coaster when changing your hormone balance.
Kerensa, you feel the need to have breasts to be whole. Like most here, I can relate. As to why you feel the need? You just do, Isn't that enough. So I say life is too short. Grow them, if anything else the effort seems to help. I believe you can, it is a matter of time and patience.
As for everything else. I agree with Pansy-Mae talk to your wife and let her help you with sorting out your feelings. She has been supportive so far and may surprise you with her insight.
It is late here and early there so I am going to post and sign off. But, I may make another post later when I have thought more about it.
Chrissiegirl is correct when she says that the mental health community is ill prepared or equipped to handle the issues of the trangendered community. Recently there have been many changes in the way of treatment for trans persons. But not everyone in the mental health field is up to date, so I would not take much stock in what was said. It does not sound to me like the person you spoke to was prepared or trained to talk to you about these issues. Or she may have her own personal ideas concerning how to handle trans folks. ChrissieGirls advice seams to me to be sound. Try to find others in your area that you can talk to that have been there may be the best way to go.
If I remember correctly, you mentioned in a post on Cherylstalk that you were starting to take PM again. I would wonder if taking PM again may have something to do with the strength of your recent fluctuations in emotions? The old roller coaster when changing your hormone balance.
Kerensa, you feel the need to have breasts to be whole. Like most here, I can relate. As to why you feel the need? You just do, Isn't that enough. So I say life is too short. Grow them, if anything else the effort seems to help. I believe you can, it is a matter of time and patience.
As for everything else. I agree with Pansy-Mae talk to your wife and let her help you with sorting out your feelings. She has been supportive so far and may surprise you with her insight.
It is late here and early there so I am going to post and sign off. But, I may make another post later when I have thought more about it.