I know this might sound stupid or really just.. out there but i have a question

[LoganTyler]

Since starting T... i've noticed that... i've become really shut off to people emotionally.. ones i love most... and idk if anyone else went through this or not.. i just feel super distanced to them... and just emotionally shut off... just wondering if anyone has any input?

ps! for all the guys on here with facebook, you should find me and add me.

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/logan.lile i like being able to keep touch on there because im very rarely on here...

thanks.

-L.T.

[DavisJ86]

That's weird, I feel like I've gotten more in tune with my feelings, and my feelings towards other people. Pre-T I was already emotionally distant. On T, when I emotionally distant myself, it's more easier to do. My therapist and I are actually working on me expressing my feelings, and recognizing my emotions. So I think therapy is to blame for me being more in tune emotionally.

[ilanthefirst]

I second the recommendation of therapy. 

[Aegir]

I third therapy and offer the consolation that becoming secretive and "shut off" happens to some people during puberty (either puberty) and may be a normal part of this process and go away in a while. But; due to the nature of hormone therapy I would recommend keeping in touch with your therapist.

[GnomeKid]

I feel you on that. 
Although I always sort of have been emotionally distant.  I find myself much more content with being alone than running around with people all over the place.  I also find myself caring less about other people wanting me to come out and do things, and more about whether or not I actually feel like going and doing whatever activity it may be.  Usually I decide I don't.  Not in a depressed way, but more in an "eh? I'm content as I am" kind of way. 

I figure due to all the therapy responses I should say I am not in therapy, nor do I feel that I need to be.

[Alun C]

Sent a FB request~


Well -- I havent started yet, but this is one of the things I'm woried about -- seeing as I'm VERY social.... to the point of people knowing me and me not exactly knowing them XDDD....

This doesnt happen ALL the time? Does it? What emotional change WILL i go through?

<3 Alun

[Radar]

I never in my life have been an emotional person so haven't become more emotional, however during transition I have become closer and more open to several people. I think the fact that I don't have to hide or keep secrets anymore and can be myself has alot to do with it. I also like to go out and be seen as the man I am, whereas before I would many times stay home.