Hi all,
Just really excited about a lot of things happenning since I've been on HRT. I'm 29 and have been on low dose E for about 3 months (my doctor and I are taking it slowly, first the low dose, now at 3/4, in November I get to go full-dose). I was pretty nervous about starting in my late 20's after reading some pages that state it's pretty much hopeless after 21 (not directly but it makes you feel that way after reading it). Anyway, I went ahead with beginning my transition and I am definitely seeing some positive results.
After 3 months (this is on beginning dosage of E, full-strength A-Blockers, though), I have developed into an easy A cup. I have not seen the veins protruding from the back of my hands for a while now. I feel my skin getting softer and a couple of coworkers have noticed facial changes. My chest hair (what little there was) is over halfway gone and it shouldn't be long now before it goes away completely I suspect. I definitely notice emotional and mental changes as well (maybe I just feel freer to be myself?).
Many people have also noticed an overall positive effect on my mood since I've started. I mean those that do not know about me, those that do have a pretty good idea why. I was in such a huge depression before starting all this, emo kids were telling me to lighten up. It has made such a huge difference in my life since I've started. I don't know if I'm being overly dramatic in saying that this probably saved my life.
Anyway, I am pleased with what has befallen me so far and if this is any indication of how things will continue, I am psyched. I have noticed some vocal changes but I have also read that constant practice can damage vocal cords. I can't get anywhere near as deep as I used to.
I am glad I went through with my beginning down the path to true self-realization and, though I realize my results still may not be as good as an 18 year old starter, I think things will be O-Tay! I am getting to a point where I want to go full-time NOW but I couldn't pass if someone held a gun to my head. Apparently, the being really harsh on myself hasn't seemed to abate, but otherwise.
At any rate, I just wanted to share this and am rather curious what will happen now that the meds are being increased. I don't think I've ever had a time in my life where I look forward to what is coming up nor have I felt that life can be a positive experience. I can actually improve myself in the other ways I just never had the energy for as well. Sorry to keep on babbling like this but I just wanted to share with the group. Thx for listening.
Dana