MtF HRT emotional rollercoaster timeline?

[Colleen_definitely]

So out of curiosity how long did it take to turn the gain to 11 on emotions for the rest of you?  I've got my endo appointment in two weeks (yay!) but I'm getting shipped off to Germany for a week of training for work two weeks afterward (and no time for sightseeing, boo).  I'm a little afraid of being a sobbing mess in the middle of the Frankfurt main train station while trying to figure out which one is my ride.  According to my therapist this endo seems to like nuking things with AAs immediately and easing into the estradiol over three months.  Am I worrying about nothing here? 

Obviously my mileage will certainly vary, I'm just trying to get a feel for what I might be in store for.

[Sluggy]

I'm young and so far at almost 4 weeks on both AA and E,

Literally feeling the same emotionally mentally. The changes are suuuuuuper subtle for me. Like I have to be thinking about them to even notice, and even then it's similar to before, just, different.

It really, truly is a different experience for everyone.

A lot of people say "second Puberty," and in my Puberty I also barely noticed changes. They were suuuuuuper slow and gradual.

I don't know if that's a good baseline for people, but in my experience it's been accurate so far.

[Dena]

From what I have seen, the AAs act on emotions in the 2-4 week range. You would tend to notice it when you think back trying to remember the last time you were depressed or dysphoric. Estrogen may not produce much of an emotional change but it tends to be after the month mark that you notice small changes in your body. At this point, just sit back and enjoy the ride.

[AshleyP]

Obviously my mileage will certainly vary, I'm just trying to get a feel for what I might be in store for.

Yes, YMMV. I'm an older transitioner. Four+ months in, and I haven't seen or felt much difference. Keep us posted on how HT works for you.

All the best,
--AshleyP

[Colleen_definitely]

Thanks everyone.  It's kind of a short notice trip and I guess I'm a bit too much of a worrier.  I really appreciate the insight.

[Colleen_definitely]

Well I went to the endo today, got poked, prodded, stabbed, and talked to.  I walked out with a prescription and a plan.  Start low, and work my way up on estradiol tablets over three months, and nuke the hell out of my testosterone levels with a solid dose of spiro from day one.  Next checkup in three months, and I get to pick up my magic pills tomorrow.

[findingreason]

For me, they started in slow, but by around months 4 through 8 the emotional roller coaster came along. It was a good experience though for me. It stabilized by about 12-16 months, and as of late I haven't been that emotional. I wish I was though, to be honest.

[kat69]

For me, they started in slow, but by around months 4 through 8 the emotional roller coaster came along. It was a good experience though for me. It stabilized by about 12-16 months, and as of late I haven't been that emotional. I wish I was though, to be honest.

I'll be honest and say that over 4 months into HRT and I fully locked in onto the roller coaster.  It's difficult a lot without an ability to stop the emotions or,the crying.   But I also agree that I actually enjoy "feeling"....doesn't that sound crazy?

[findingreason]

Yeah, for me being able to cry and experience emotions is very cathartic and helps me to feel alive. Apathy is my current state and likewise, I feel like I'm not living life too well and almost zombie-like

[JeanetteLW]

At 4+ months I haven't see too much of the emotional rollercoaster. Sure there have been a couple times but not to serious. Instead I find myself with tears running down my face when watching tear jerker programs. I find thins happening almost every night after getting off this computer. I turn on Amazon prime and my current old series of Highway To Heaven" I'm pretty much guaranteed tears at the end of the episodes.  I've had problems with being teary eyed with these kind of shews long before HRT but now I cannot stop them from rolling down my cheeks at all.

Happy emotions.

  Hugs,
   Jeanette

[Colleen_definitely]

Thanks everyone.  If my experiences are similar to yours combined with the relatively slow ramp up of estradiol that my endo prescribed I should be fairly safe from causing an international incident, lol.