Disclaimer
I am not medically trained and my personal experience has been as an M-F (Male-Female) Transsexual. But after starting my transitioning, I quickly realised that there was a real lack of help out there and what there was, was hard to access. I studied and learnt as much as I could, initially to make my journey easier and more focused, but extended that learning and have put it to good use so that I can help other M-F and F-M (Female-Male) Transsexuals. I do not claim to know everything, nobody does, but I know what worked for me in spite of advice for inferior medication.
Between April 2006 and September 2009, I studied and became a Stress Counsellor to help others face up to the condition and the resultant stress and depression. Often just talking to someone who shares and understands their condition helps.
Gender Counsellors may well disagree with my opinion and findings, especially where it comes to hormones. It is up to you what you agree with, after studying and understanding what you have read. Opinions and guidance are constantly changing and much of that understanding is being driven by Transsexuals, themselves. Experience is the finest tutor.
Throughout these pages, I have referred to Gender Specialists and GP's and Psychiatrists and would point out that my comments are a generalisation and will not apply to all.
Some are very good but some less so.
Page updated 04-01-'16.
