Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Gwen C on March 21, 2007, 09:58:48 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Hormones Prescibed for Calming
Post by: Gwen C on March 21, 2007, 09:58:48 PM
Post by: Gwen C on March 21, 2007, 09:58:48 PM
Hi all,
My therapist and I have been discussing low dose hormones as a possible way to ease my anxiety and depression so that I may be able to cope better in my curent life. Therefore, I'm considering it as my anti-depressants and ADD meds just don't seem to be working as well anymore.
Can anyone share their experience with this treatment? Or does anyone know where I can find case studies or information?
Thank you,
Gwen
My therapist and I have been discussing low dose hormones as a possible way to ease my anxiety and depression so that I may be able to cope better in my curent life. Therefore, I'm considering it as my anti-depressants and ADD meds just don't seem to be working as well anymore.
Can anyone share their experience with this treatment? Or does anyone know where I can find case studies or information?
Thank you,
Gwen
Title: Re: Hormones Prescibed for Calming
Post by: Brianna on March 21, 2007, 10:04:40 PM
Post by: Brianna on March 21, 2007, 10:04:40 PM
Well. Let me preface this by saying that I am not a doctor.
HRT was fracking near a miracle drug for me. It calmed me immensely, made me happier, increased my emotionality, helped me sleep and even made it possible for me to quit drinking. It also calmed my abundance of anger, though I know I still need therapy for a lot of it.
I also don't beleive in anti-depresants, having been on them all.
Bri
HRT was fracking near a miracle drug for me. It calmed me immensely, made me happier, increased my emotionality, helped me sleep and even made it possible for me to quit drinking. It also calmed my abundance of anger, though I know I still need therapy for a lot of it.
I also don't beleive in anti-depresants, having been on them all.
Bri
Title: Re: Hormones Prescibed for Calming
Post by: Kate on March 21, 2007, 11:06:00 PM
Post by: Kate on March 21, 2007, 11:06:00 PM
I don't know much about low-dose regimens, but I WILL suggest this: be prepared for the possibility that once you start, you'll never be able to stop - and will want more... then more... then...
If estrogen is what your mind and body are craving, it seems to be *terribly* addictive.
Kate
If estrogen is what your mind and body are craving, it seems to be *terribly* addictive.
Kate