If I tell my Pyschiatrist I think I am a dog, they don't give me surgery to make me a dog.?

Question

So why would a Psychiatrist recommend someone for a sex change because they say they think they are opposite gender?

ok, so change the original question to something that is physically possible...i think i am napolean bonaparte...they would lock me in a padded cell ,not give me surgery to make me more comfortable with my identity.

how many of these medical conditions involve someone not having an xy or xx chromosone, which i consider to be the defining factor in judging gender. i am aware of people having an xxy chromosone and I can see that causeing major problems, but that isn't what i am asking about...or all sex changes given onlty to genetic abnormals?

Answer 1

Good point.

Namaste.

Answer 2

Because transsexualisim is a recognized condition in which the BSTC region of the brain and hypothalmus are decidedly different from that of the physical sex at birth. Because GRS works and works very well. It is a life saving procedure which improves the quality of life not only for the person receiving it but all those around them. Furthermore it is not an issue of "thinking" we are the opposite gender from our born physical sex, WE KNOW WE ARE! What you describe with your ridiculous comparisons are mental illnesses. Transsexual persons are not mentally ill. Open your eyes, grow up, and do some reading, you might learn something.

Answer 3

First I gotta stop laughing here over your question. Its funny but typical.

A psychiatrist and a psychologist take into account your statements, behaviors and history. In your case you are visiting your Pdoc and you describe an indescribably urge to roll over and play dead. Then you sit up and beg and he or she of course feels compelled to reward you with a Milk Bone (while taking notes) for which you happily wag your head. Oops! You've just proven you are not a dog but a young man who THINKS he is a dog. You shoulda wagged your TAIL, guy.

See, when you think and believe you are something and you display such behavior (like arriving for your appointments regularly on all fours) and indicate a history then you get diagnosed. It goes much deeper than this but I'm keeping it short and to the point for you.

There are also tests and case managers who will go with you in public to shop for things like harnesses, dog treats, special potty bags, et al and notes AGAIN about your behavior in public and how you react to others around you. But I think by now you're getting the picture?

Woof?

Answer 4

Flawed logic does not make for a good question. You can't compare the two. And it's certainly disrespectful to do so. Go ahead and hide behind the anonymity of this forum and make rude remarks, but I'm sure your mother taught you better. Did you ever consider the feelings of other people? Gender Dysphoria is a real condition and it's not something to be made light of. Educucate yourself first. See the link below.

Answer 5

Well there's processes to determine if it's fundamental, or if they just "think" they are.

Because some people just think they are, and explore it only to find out they aren't. But other people have a genuine inconsistency between their mind and body. It's like being in an accident and losing your ability to walk, your brain is still perfectly normal, but it doesn't match your body.

It's the same type of inconsistency, only this one you're born with, and since the mind cannot be changed, the body change is the easiest to assure the person can move on with life.

Answer 6

Because the psychiatrist knows that transsexualism (Benjamin's syndrome) is a congenital neurological intersex condition, and not a delusion, mental illness, whim or fetish.

And if you're not a troll, and you really want to know the answer to this question, you could look here;
http://www.harrybenjaminsyndrome-info.org/

Answer 7

I think an operation to become a dog would be somewhat more complex. Besides its unlikely after psychiatric assessment they would conclude you are actually a dog.
Been transgendered is more than 'thinking' you are another gender, it is something you FEEL and you feel pretty much your whole life. To actually be qualified to have sugary you must go through evaluation and have numerous counseling sessions to ensure it is the best choice.
It much more than an idle thought, it's about how you feel deep down inside.

Answer 8

because a dog is a completely different species from humans where as that is not true with homosexuality vs. heterasexuality. Poor baby, you just don't have the reasoning skills needed to understand that because then you would have to have this little thing called common sense.

Answer 9

It's not possible to have surgery to become a different species. That would be one of many reasons.

Answer 10

Are you mentally retarted or something? You sure sound it.

Edit: Yes you would be crazy if you said you were Napolen Banoparte as he was a real historical figure, a person, transsexuals dont try to be someone else all they want is to be THEMSELVES.

Answer 11

To compare someone who is transgendered to this dog question is deplorable. Do you know how much someone goes through who is transgendered? How would you feel trapped in your body knowing that is not the person you are. To feel like you can't be who you know you are. Try thinking before you speak and knowing what you speak of.

I, myself, am not transgendered, but I can only IMAGINE, how awful it must feel to go through that and I can't believe the ignorance of some people.