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Dysphoria Just Under Control

Started by Rose City Rose, May 04, 2015, 09:35:37 PM

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Rose City Rose

So lately, I still have some ongoing dysphoria about my facial hair (10 laser treatments weren't enough and I'm too broke to do anything about it except tweeze the darkest, most obvious problem hairs and deal with embarrassing skin reactions from sweat in the spots where I shave).  For the most part though, I notice that the dysphoria I have is negotiable compared to some of the other emotions I'm dealing with.  My last term before I get my BA has been super stressful.

I find that I'm actually happier with a smaller penis and testicles.  I used to have a 7 3/4" cock that gay men drooled over, but I hated always being on top with guys because I hated being reminded I had it.  Everything finally shrunk noticeably while I was still going through really bad dysphoria and afraid to touch or measure it to see if there had been any progress.  To my surprise I've lost 1" of length and about 1/2" of girth and it doesn't bother me one bit.  I'd say it's an improvement to see it turning into an oversized clit and I might do OK with an orchi when the chance comes.

I barely get erections any more either but I don't care; I'm still frisky as a spring vixen and loving the nipple sensitivity I've regained since starting finasteride on top of my spiro.  That's probably what's keeping me afloat right now.  My body's less of a prison now and more of a fixer-upper apartment.

Is anyone else just barely at the point where your dysphoria's stabilized, but still feeling not-so-great?
*Started HRT January 2013
*Name and gender marker changed September 2014
*Approved and issued letters for surgery September 2015
*Surgery Consultation November 2015
*Preop electrolysis October 2016-March 2019
*GRS April 3 2019
I DID IT!!!
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Metanoia

After coming out and talking to my wife, my dysphoria has shrank a bit... still reminded and embarrassed by Mr. Happy...

Looking to start low-dose HRT soon to quell (or enhance?) remaining dysphoria for now... But yes, still feeling not-so-great... looking forward to feeling a wider range of emotions soon.

Hang in there. We're all in this together.
Strong's Greek 3341

Original Word: μετάνοια
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Definition: repentance, a change of mind

Merriam-Webster: Metanoia - a transformative change of heart

"Remember, I'm pulling for you. We're all in this together" - Red Green
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sam1234

I can't say that my dysphoria was ever just under control once i started. It went from one extreme to the other. It was like every new procedure produced an unbelievable high and freedom from the HRT all the way to the phalloplasty.

sam1234
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rachel89

My facial hair dysphoria is absolutely insane, I have bottom dysphoria, but it seems a little easier to control because I can tuck and don't have to see it all the time. The bottom dysphoria cause a lot sexual problems though, and its really not fun. I freaked out about facial at puberty and didn't really know why, have always hated it, and led to the breakdown that caused me to go into therapy.


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