Dysphoria easing even though I am not on HRT yet.

[supergirl23]

I'm starting to get excited about my transition and now even though I have not started HRT yet I feel like my dysphoria is easing. Everyday when I look in the mirror I used to think of myself as extremely ugly but I had no idea why. Now that I know I am transsexual, I understand that was my dysphoria. But seeing as how I'm about to start my hormones, I wake up and look at myself in the mirror as a woman. Not a man. And I am starting to feel a little better about how I look.
Is any of this normal?


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[Deborah]

Yes.  Just the act of taking the first step in a plan of action eased my dysphoria before HRT started.  I'm not sure it would have lasted long if I hadn't followed through though.

[KathyLauren]

Yes, it is totally normal.  Anything you do to make progress towards transition eases the dysphoria.  Anything that impedes progress or delays it increases dysphoria.

Make an appointment:  Aaahh!  Relief!
Wait for the appointment: Hmmph!  This sucks!

Congratulations on starting your transition!