Emotional Storm

[Leah443]

Well after almost 9 months of HRT i thought i missed the old "emotions running emuck" thing. They FINALLY hit me about a week ago. is this normal?

[Jessica Merriman]

Yes, it is very normal. Cis females my age have had 49 years to learn to control them. I am like you hitting the 9 month mark, so we still have a lot to learn. I had NO emotions at all before transition so my meltdowns here are simply legendary. I am trying to learn though! 

[MelissaAnn]

I'm only six weeks into HRT and have become very emotional already, so I'm probably going to be a wreck at the nine-month mark just like Jessica said I was emotionless before starting my transition. I'm finally free to be me fly for you little butterfly.

[amber roskamp]

I already cry and i am not on hormones yet. I'm somewhat nervous that my emotions are gonna get crazy on e...

[Ms Grace]

Leah, have you changed anything in relation to your HRT? Some people find that being on injections can make their emotions a lot more up and down (I know I did) so if you've recently started injections that might be why. Other than that sometimes these things creep up on us.

[Leah443]

Leah, have you changed anything in relation to your HRT? Some people find that being on injections can make their emotions a lot more up and down (I know I did) so if you've recently started injections that might be why. Other than that sometimes these things creep up on us.

nope as far as i am aware every thing is the same. iv been on pill for all of it and i don't think they changed the prescription on me

[Ms Grace]

If you've never been much of an emotional person before it just may be that the HRT took a while to melt down the internal firewalls. If it's concerning you and stopping you from functioning properly you might want to get your levels checked?

[Freya]

I'm disappointed that I never hit the emotional roller coaster, even after more than 2 years.

Freya

[Leah443]

I'm disappointed that I never hit the emotional roller coaster, even after more than 2 years.

Freya

Well its gotten pretty interesting so far xD

[Freya]

I'm disappointed that I never hit the emotional roller coaster, even after more than 2 years.

Freya
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that's not a bad thing, really

Maybe not.  I have always been fairly grounded when dealing with stressful situations, but I do tend to shut down when depressed.  I just thought being on HRT, I would feel the emotions that drive my mental state more.

[PrincessDayna]

before hrt= emotional
first 6 monthes hrt= epic emotional, idk how my g/f put up with me
1.5 years hrt = controlled emotions but still can get periods where i need to cry a lot, and easier....There is no controlling that need either when before it was manageable.

It varies person to person really, HRT isn't the be all end all of emotions.

[accidentallyhipster]

I almost hate to post as I'm new (to the site and to hormones) but I've been crazy emotional this week. I don't want to say "It's the hormones" because I've only been on them a week. I realise everyone is different, but for someone like me that is already prone to anxiety and crying every 30 seconds what will HRT change? Obviously I'm hoping they level me out, and I become a little less emotional (less anxiety) but maybe not... Does anyone have any experience like this?

Thank you all for what's been posted here already, this site has been a wealth of knowledge!

[JenniR04]

I'm not even on hormones yet and I broke down last night in a therapy session during a conversation when the revelation of seeing my true self and the hope of starting the journey really hit me hard. My therapist seen it and I was over-joyed that she was able to help me start seeing the light.

I've heard stories of HRT and the emotions that come with it and I really looking forward to it myself. I've been, as others have said, a very non-emotional being for the 40+ years of my life and it'll be good to break down some of those barriers.

HRT can bring about a lot of emotions in people for the realization that the journey is starting and all that they've buried so deep for so long comes rushing to the forefront. I wish you all the best and I'll be joining everyone soon with the meds.

Hugs, Jenni

[Seras]

Omg. I have had exactly the same thing recently! I started E late December last year and AA in April this year. I felt happy and stuff to be on it but the last couple weeks emotions finally happened. I totally wasn't expecting it. Reading something made me cry two days ago, which is not me. Or wasn't.

[Leah443]

Omg. I have had exactly the same thing recently! I started E late December last year and AA in April this year. I felt happy and stuff to be on it but the last couple weeks emotions finally happened. I totally wasn't expecting it. Reading something made me cry two days ago, which is not me. Or wasn't.

its a trip right? I'm just glad mine didn't happen in the middle of my English Course 

[Brenda E]

I almost hate to post as I'm new (to the site and to hormones) but I've been crazy emotional this week. I don't want to say "It's the hormones" because I've only been on them a week. I realise everyone is different, but for someone like me that is already prone to anxiety and crying every 30 seconds what will HRT change? Obviously I'm hoping they level me out, and I become a little less emotional (less anxiety) but maybe not... Does anyone have any experience like this?

Yes.  My first week, I felt highly emotional - probably day two onwards.  Not crazy emotional (I could still control it for the large part), but there was this constant nagging feeling that I could burst into tears at the slightest provocation.  It has since calmed down, and I think it was probably not the hormones themselves (in my case, at least), but more of a psychological relief that I was finally doing something towards transitioning; I could let my emotional guard down a little.

(BTW, you're encouraged to post!  Your experiences are as valuable as anyone else's - I've seen no "I've been here longer so my opinions are more important" attitudes from any posters here, so please don't hesitate to share. )

[Rachel]

During my annual review with my boss ( I was 16 months on HRT) and after the review, which went vey well. He asked how things were going personally. he knows my story pretty well. I told him I am at a point where I need to make choices and I explained the choices are expressing or divorce. I got all choked up. I went on to say some more about all I have is my wife, daughter and work and that if I lost that I do not know what I would do. I got emotional. He got really nervous. I can look back now and laugh.