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

[Rebecca Perez]

... shirking off male constrictions

A form of liberation?

For the first time ever, I actually felt free and happy. Freedom, psychological and emotional freedom, is powerful.

[helen2010]

Feel calmer and generally happier, but also worried about what the future will bring. Dysphoria reduced so much I wonder if I imagined the whole thing, but I imagine that if I stopped it would come flying back.at the same time as testosterone.

Siobahn  I stopped hrt for a month for medical reasons and the stress and dysphoria seemed even stronger than it had been before I started hrt   Starting again was even better than the first time and I cannot think of ever stopping again  This time around my head doesn't feel fuzzy and I don't feel over whlemed  - I just feel 'right' again  I am back where I feel I belong

[Andarta]

I'm nearing 3 months on hrt now an so far i've felt nothing but calm & happiness an I haven't really gotten emotional, but maybe the water works are still on their way and maybe most of the happiness is placebo because I have just moved to NC near my mom an sis an it's great to say that so far they've all been incredibly supportive an just about everyone I associate with on a regular basis knows about me an has been cool.

One very unexpected thing i've noticed is that i'm more daring an will take up doing dangerous things that I wouldn't do before hrt, this has been a shock to people who've known me before hrt. I also don't back down from arguments as easily as I used to an more apt to tell someone off if they urk me.

[Catherine Sarah]

The most profound change was my perception and outlook towards  ......... of all things ...... MEN!!!

Being subject to extended and repeated pedophilia interference in my pre teen and early teen years, I've always had a healthy disregard towards men in general, verging on a substantial loathing for many.

Yet within 3 weeks of starting HRT, 'E' only at that stage, I was absolutely rocked by the profound desire to be in the embrace of one. Both therapist and Psychiatrist copped a drilling on that one for weeks, until I understood.

HRT is an experience you need to leave yourself open to ever new thought and emotion, to achieve the maximum benefit. I'm now into dress making. I can home with my very first sewing machine the other day, and my wife was absolutely shocked. It cost me the princely sum of $36.75. Where would we be without eBay?      (the overlocker comes next week    )

Enjoy the journey
Huggs
Catherine