What were some of the first psychological changes after starting hrt?

[Andarta]

 I'm curious as to how it affected you in that respect, just want to know about some of the possible psychological changes that are in store for me once I start someday. Thanks for your time. 

[A]

First 7-14 days:

-Zero sex drive
-Overall higher energy
-Overall better mood

And eventually, during the first month, I became more emotional, somewhat. During the second month, I became more sociable.

I'm currently in those stages of transition. You might be interested to take a look at the HRT sections of my latest blog posts. (Link in signature)

[peky]

A few days afterstarting on E I felt an immense sense of peacefulness. I slowly started to realize how beautifully the world is; before I was able to admire a sunset, forest, river, or mountain, but post E nature's beauty has an spiritual element attached to it. Later on, the way I see guys and children changed too. For children an enhanced sense of protection had developed, as far as guy I started  to feel attracted to them, despite their pungent smell. And talking about smell, it has also has been enhanced by E.

[Andarta]

First 7-14 days:

-Zero sex drive
-Overall higher energy
-Overall better mood

And eventually, during the first month, I became more emotional, somewhat. During the second month, I became more sociable.

I'm currently in those stages of transition. You might be interested to take a look at the HRT sections of my latest blog posts. (Link in signature)

Those sound like some great changes, I hope they come my way. Thanks for sharing your experience; your blog is very informative. 

[Andarta]

A few days afterstarting on E I felt an immense sense of peacefulness. I slowly started to realize how beautifully the world is; before I was able to admire a sunset, forest, river, or mountain, but post E nature's beauty has an spiritual element attached to it. Later on, the way I see guys and children changed too. For children an enhanced sense of protection had developed, as far as guy I started  to feel attracted to them, despite their pungent smell. And talking about smell, it has also has been enhanced by E.

That's amazing and to be honest i've noticed that since just coming out i've been able to appreciate things that I wouldn't before like some of the things you mentioned, except guys but i'm noticing a slight change in what i'm attracted to in the last month since coming out so i'm keeping my sexuality ambiguous until hrt has had some time with me lol 

[lecoeurdegrey]

A few days afterstarting on E I felt an immense sense of peacefulness. I slowly started to realize how beautifully the world is; before I was able to admire a sunset, forest, river, or mountain, but post E nature's beauty has an spiritual element attached to it. Later on, the way I see guys and children changed too. For children an enhanced sense of protection had developed, as far as guy I started  to feel attracted to them, despite their pungent smell. And talking about smell, it has also has been enhanced by E.

+1 yesterday I (5days on hrt) I heard about an accident my little brothers could have gotten into and this HUGE rush, and I mean rush, of protectiveness and love passed through me and I literally felt as if my heartstrings were being tugged at just the thought that anything could happen to them. Don't get me wrong, I always loved my brothers, but this was and is surreal in the amount that I fiercely protect the young ones. Even though I'm less of aggressive and will probably get weaker physically I think I truly understand now how a mother (in most but not all) can muster strength from god knows where to protect her young. *end of rant*

[Alainaluvsu]

I found myself "awww"ing 200x more than normal. And it wasn't forced. Usually it was a "Ok this is a good time to aww to show sympathy". After HRT I couldn't stop myself from awwing.

So uncontrollable sympathies ... and that started week 2.

[A]

This! I forgot to mention this. I actually talked about this in my blog. "Cute!" and "Uuuuh!" are something I say more and more, almost uncontrollably.

[Alainaluvsu]

Uhhh... yeah! That's so cute

[Andarta]

lol that makes me think of the lorraine character from madtv "uhhhhh gosh that's cute!"

[Eva Marie]

Like others have said - a sense of peace, soon followed by a tendency to weep at the drop of a hat. There are shows on TV i can't watch anymore without embarrassing myself. I also got brain fog and notice that i'm a lot more easily confused and have to really concentrate on mental tasks that to be routine.

[Alainaluvsu]

And the mood changes.

I've mentioned this before, but I went (and still go) from happy to mad sad to sympathetic to happy in like... 12 minutes.

Being a girl is ... something else lol

[Renee D]

I've already forgotten what they were, but I'm pretty sure forgetting wasn't one of the first things.

[A]

And the mood changes.

I've mentioned this before, but I went (and still go) from happy to mad sad to sympathetic to happy in like... 12 minutes.

Being a girl is ... something else lol

How fast did this come in?

[Alainaluvsu]

How fast did this come in?

A month or 2 in. But it just got way worse around month 4 or 5.... but my hormone levels were sky high. My dosage was adjusted and they're not AS bad, but now that all happens in about 19 minutes instead of 12 lol!

You should've seen me in class holding back tears because a teacher showed me how to do something. And 2 minutes before that I was joking around and very happy.

[A]

Looks somewhat fun. (To watch! Joking, joking.)

[Alainaluvsu]

Looks somewhat fun. (To watch! Joking, joking.)

Girll.... u just don't know. I'm sure the people that had to listen to it thought it was hilarious... at first...

Oh and you handle anger differently. I used to pop off and be cool after, now I hold an undying grudge until that person is nice to me again.

[apple pie]

I've been on HRT for a bit less than half a year, but for me, there haven't been any psychological changes, in terms of mood or otherwise.
So it might vary for different people

PS I'm perfectly happy with my own psychological state, though! So I don't mind not having changes at all...

[Andarta]

I'm only at my 3rd day in an i'm not quite sure if it's the hormones or just the fact i'm relieved to have started them but I feel incredibly peaceful, the last time I remember feeling this calm was way before puberty set in; also I feel more focused on tasks that i'm working on...

[Erin]

I'm only at my 3rd day in an i'm not quite sure if it's the hormones or just the fact i'm relieved to have started them but I feel incredibly peaceful, the last time I remember feeling this calm was way before puberty set in; also I feel more focused on tasks that i'm working on...

BINGO! That's how I feel too lol. I feel that sense of calm/innocence I did pre-puberty. Also, amen to the zero sex drive thank god.