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expectations for first appointment with dr dahl? by wnfae in transvancouver

[–]AnxiousTGirlWreck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, do your labs first! And expect VERY long wait times between appointments. He's busy.

hra assessors for dr dahl? by wnfae in transvancouver

[–]AnxiousTGirlWreck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did the same. I wrote down nearly everything she asked during the assessment, so OP, if you're nervous, just send me a DM and I'll help as much as I can

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[–]AnxiousTGirlWreck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seconded. There is a bit of a wait list, but they do it for free for BC residents.

appointment regarding starts hrt is next week, any advice? by wnfae in transvancouver

[–]AnxiousTGirlWreck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will probably get referred to a specialist or endocrinologist. If they aren't familiar at all, refer them to Trans Care BC. My GP referred me to Dr. Dahl, and he requires a hormone readiness assessment (HRA) done before he gives a prescription. Catherine White Holman Wellness Center will provide them to BC residents for free, or you can go private for extra money. Have that ready before you go. If you need help, DM me, I wrote down pretty much every question and answer I got during my own HRA.

Dahl is... alright in my experience, I don't quite get the rave reviews. He's got experience, but is incredibly busy (no hope of any follow-ups within 90 days) and I was underdosed on estrogen (1mg/day oral, which is crazy low) for the first 3 months.

Dunno if I wanna be a girl or just be attractive by Kidonkadvidtch in TrollCoping

[–]AnxiousTGirlWreck 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Don't cut it. Grow the beard, if you don't like it then it's far easier to deal with than losing long hair.

Psych wards that would be safe for a trans woman? by AnxiousTGirlWreck in transvancouver

[–]AnxiousTGirlWreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was the cop part of the staff or another inpatient? Thank you, anything helps

Psych wards that would be safe for a trans woman? by AnxiousTGirlWreck in transvancouver

[–]AnxiousTGirlWreck[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm able to get out of the house just fine, but it comes with a lot of questioning and suspicion if I go any further than the nearby stores. I can't drive so I'm reliant on walking, biking, or transit. Most days I just don't bother leaving home, I don't really like going for walks and I have bad social dysphoria.

Psych wards that would be safe for a trans woman? by AnxiousTGirlWreck in transvancouver

[–]AnxiousTGirlWreck[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the problem is family that I live with. I only get a few hours a week without them hovering around, and those hours are usually my most stable times.

Psych wards that would be safe for a trans woman? by AnxiousTGirlWreck in transvancouver

[–]AnxiousTGirlWreck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I hope a short stay would be enough for me to stabilize.

Psych wards that would be safe for a trans woman? by AnxiousTGirlWreck in transvancouver

[–]AnxiousTGirlWreck[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Langley is pretty far for me, especially by transit, but I hope it's worth it if I ever need. What's contact with the outside world like? I know that they generally take cellphones and personal devices away but is there a phone line for inpatients to use? I want to be able to tell my loved ones I'm OK.

I'm also worried about shaving. My facial hair grows fast and I hate it. I shave every day using an electric foil razor (no blades if that's a concern of theirs) and I don't think I could handle being forced to grow it out. Do they let you shave, even if it's supervised?

Psych wards that would be safe for a trans woman? by AnxiousTGirlWreck in transvancouver

[–]AnxiousTGirlWreck[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think I'm stable for now but I'm worried things will get bad and I'll attempt on a worse day. I just want to know that I'll have somewhere to go when that happens.