• PugJesus@lemmy.world
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    5 days ago

    … most psychs I’ve met are reluctant to prescribe antidepressants even to folk with a medically verifiable history of suicide without simultaneous therapy.

    Tackling depression is taking care of one’s health, and depressed adults can make informed consent about their lives, but that doesn’t automatically mean medical professionals, especially psychs, are ready to write out a script on patient request.

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      Anti-depressants aren’t the same thing as hormones. As HRT is much safer especially when using the patches.

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        Anti-depressants aren’t the same thing as hormones. As HRT is much safer especially when using the patches.

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        I don’t think it’s healthy to tell people not to have therapy for any problem in the realm of mental health. Now I’m not saying you should stick with a provider that tries to de-legitimize your journey.

        However, the number one reason people end up regretting their transition is because of the rejection they get from family members. Having a therapist that can help you learn how to deal with these types of feelings of rejection from people who are supposed to be supporting you is an important part of a successful transition.