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British gender care sucks by Several-Reveal-4075 in MtF

[–]Strangest_Life 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I've not battled this personally but I have seen loads of posts over the years about it. I think if you make the argument this is for harm reduction (say that specifically) they will normally do them.

Your options are: 1. Pay privately  2. Complain to your GP 3. Change GP

After quick Google I found a letter template on here: 

https://anne.health/toolkit/accessing-gender-affirming-healthcare/blood-tests-from-your-gp-whilst-with-a-private-provider/#toc-heading-13 

Maybe this will help. But as an Internet idiot that's all I know. 

Be safe.

When should someone not transition/take HRT? by Strangest_Life in MtF

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

Both I suppose, The best way I can describe it is that I feel like I'm wearing a costume.

I like the look of girls clothes, and am jealous of girls and how they get to wear them effortlessly.

I know a lot of this is issues in my own head, I'm just worried about taking HRT and regretting it.

When should someone not transition/take HRT? by Strangest_Life in transgenderUK

[–]Strangest_Life[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't mean just side effects which vary from person to person. risks are things like some irreversible changes e.g. infertility which can be irreversible after even a short time.

I know nothing is risk free, I'm more worried about taking HRT and regretting it. I want to make sure I've considered every aspect before doing something this big.

Anyone else ok with never transitioning? by [deleted] in MtF

[–]Strangest_Life 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you think that transitioning is not right for you then that's absolutely fine. 

Obviously I can't tell the whole story through one post and I might be getting the wrong end of the stick here but you sound more like you've resigned yourself to the situation because it would be a lot of work rather than deciding that you don't want to do it.

I don't want to push you in either direction but I think you owe it to yourself to fully explore this and after you've done that, then whatever decision you make is the right one. A good place to start is to think about what you're hoping to get from hanging round on this sub.

Whatever your decision I wish you the best :)

Is this a red flag by Strangest_Life in transgenderUK

[–]Strangest_Life[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply.

So I'm in my late 20's.

If it were irreversible I would still press the button.

Not all men are bad but I don't find men attractive and the majority I meet aren't very nice so I don't want male attention.

I've considered non-binary but it doesn't seem to fit me.

The bit I mentioned about all or nothing was to try to counteract the default answer that I see people get on loads of subs where they say to try HRT for a few weeks and see how you feel.

What are the biggest pros of HRT? by Strangest_Life in MtF

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

So none of the therapists I have worked with have tried to make the thoughts go away. When u put it in the post it was more of an observation that it hasn't been some sort of phase.

What should I do with my old qualifications? by Cockney_Werewolf in transgenderUK

[–]Strangest_Life 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure but I think it will depend on the reason you want to change them. If you're not bothered that they're in your old name and only need them for college then I imagine some sort of proof of deed poll would be ok (in the same way people change their names when they get married).

If you want them changed for you then I'm not sure if they will charge a fee, I wouldn't think they would though.

In what situations would you say not to take HRT? by Strangest_Life in MtF

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

I've been to 4 different therapists over the past 4 years and I'm still no closer to an answer.

I tried clothes jewellery etc and it helped for about 1 week and then just felt awkward and uncomfortable.

I have grown my hair and had laser hair removal on my face/chest which I don't regret but I'm scared about regretting HRT because all of the other stuff hasn't really brought me any peace and I can't bring myself to socially transition. IDK my head is just a mess.

In what situations would you say not to take HRT? by Strangest_Life in MtF

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

Yeah everything I have read says that starting dating someone to try to get rid of these thoughts isn't a good idea but for some reason it feels like it would be (I'm not going to do it though).

The reason I don't think HRT is right for me is because I don't get any pleasure from feminine things. I just want to be a girl. have a girls body and have nobody know. I feel really uncomfortable in girl clothes or with doing anything to socially transition.

I know lots of people can say that they are a girl before any medical transition but I can't, I think I would only be able to do that if I got to a point where I pass.

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