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Title: 7 months on hormones in retrospect
Post by: jussmoi4nao on June 06, 2014, 04:13:35 AM
Post by: jussmoi4nao on June 06, 2014, 04:13:35 AM
So I'm currently approaching the 7 month mark on hormones in a few days. Woot.
The 6 month one had me really depressed for a couple reasons. Mostly because life's little milestones depress me in general, like birthdays and such.
But this time I think I'm okay and you know, I heard some people saying 7 months is big deal so I figured I'd do one of these.
The physical effects have been good. I've gotten like a fair amount of breast development. I'm 32Bs ATM. Actually I know a lot of you on herehave already seen my breasts on Tumblr and 4chan and the like lulz...and I also know what's been said about me by a couple people haha (for instance that I have a bad personality which is true haha). And I don't care haha.
Anyways. Aside from boobs I'm really not sure what to look for physically. I was always fairly hairless and had soft skin. Though I will say my skin seems to have gotten even softer on my arms especially. I had a couple breakouts earlier on in transition from the hormones but now that's leveled off the hormones do seem to be making my skin clearer and softer on my face which is nice.
What eelse let's see. Sexual functioning. That has become significantly impaired. However I plan on camming in the winter time so I've been practicing to get it back (because a lot of its about usage) and it does seem to be slowly returning, which is good for me, because I figure if I have the parts I want them to work, I suppose, also because guys i date like it to work. But yeah if you don't exercise it you will lose functionality.
My hair growth has come along fairly well I guess. Now that it's blonde, it's long enough to the point where I'm just going to let it go and not worth about it. Cuz before I was like...obsessed. Like ohh my god y gaur has to be long NOW...but now I'm not making a huge deal, even though I'm really looking forward to having it longer.
Emotionally it's been a rollercoaster. I've always been a bit odd I suppose, but now I just go crazy sometimes. I'm not sure if that's from the hormones or what. Probably a combination of things. And when I get down it gets really really bad. Depression hits harder even than before when it hits.
Sexuality, my sexuality has stayed the same. I've as always liked guys and that hasn't changed. But I've gotten more open minded I'd say and am willing to try a lot more things with guys, which has been fun.
I'd say I've dealt with some bigotry from people who knew me pre transition in this. Some people said some hateful things when they've found out and I got kicked out by my grandma. But it's whatever. I have one friend I just saw for the first time yesterday and apparently she took my mom aside and was crying and said how beautiful I was and said I "was a cute ad a boy but absolutely beautiful as a girl" so that was nice because most so called friends have faded away after they found out. And that girl used to be a bigot soo people change.
Socially I'd say I'm pretty much 100% female now. I pass completely no matter what I wear and wear female clothes only and makeup everyday and everyone knows me as Abby at this point. I just gave a couple document changes I need to finalize is all but other than that..
But yeah. Life's been going okay. My message to new transitioners is that hormones, transition etc isn't a panecea. Its not going to solve your problems. You just have to do what you have to do. But try not to wait. Don't wait on hormones, don't wait in hair, etc. Live your life for now. And be brave. Don't be afraid to do and say what you want to because you'll have to to survive this life.
Do a gut check and make sure you gave what it takes. And once you make your decision make it final. Don't ever look back, even for a glimpse
The 6 month one had me really depressed for a couple reasons. Mostly because life's little milestones depress me in general, like birthdays and such.
But this time I think I'm okay and you know, I heard some people saying 7 months is big deal so I figured I'd do one of these.
The physical effects have been good. I've gotten like a fair amount of breast development. I'm 32Bs ATM. Actually I know a lot of you on herehave already seen my breasts on Tumblr and 4chan and the like lulz...and I also know what's been said about me by a couple people haha (for instance that I have a bad personality which is true haha). And I don't care haha.
Anyways. Aside from boobs I'm really not sure what to look for physically. I was always fairly hairless and had soft skin. Though I will say my skin seems to have gotten even softer on my arms especially. I had a couple breakouts earlier on in transition from the hormones but now that's leveled off the hormones do seem to be making my skin clearer and softer on my face which is nice.
What eelse let's see. Sexual functioning. That has become significantly impaired. However I plan on camming in the winter time so I've been practicing to get it back (because a lot of its about usage) and it does seem to be slowly returning, which is good for me, because I figure if I have the parts I want them to work, I suppose, also because guys i date like it to work. But yeah if you don't exercise it you will lose functionality.
My hair growth has come along fairly well I guess. Now that it's blonde, it's long enough to the point where I'm just going to let it go and not worth about it. Cuz before I was like...obsessed. Like ohh my god y gaur has to be long NOW...but now I'm not making a huge deal, even though I'm really looking forward to having it longer.
Emotionally it's been a rollercoaster. I've always been a bit odd I suppose, but now I just go crazy sometimes. I'm not sure if that's from the hormones or what. Probably a combination of things. And when I get down it gets really really bad. Depression hits harder even than before when it hits.
Sexuality, my sexuality has stayed the same. I've as always liked guys and that hasn't changed. But I've gotten more open minded I'd say and am willing to try a lot more things with guys, which has been fun.
I'd say I've dealt with some bigotry from people who knew me pre transition in this. Some people said some hateful things when they've found out and I got kicked out by my grandma. But it's whatever. I have one friend I just saw for the first time yesterday and apparently she took my mom aside and was crying and said how beautiful I was and said I "was a cute ad a boy but absolutely beautiful as a girl" so that was nice because most so called friends have faded away after they found out. And that girl used to be a bigot soo people change.
Socially I'd say I'm pretty much 100% female now. I pass completely no matter what I wear and wear female clothes only and makeup everyday and everyone knows me as Abby at this point. I just gave a couple document changes I need to finalize is all but other than that..
But yeah. Life's been going okay. My message to new transitioners is that hormones, transition etc isn't a panecea. Its not going to solve your problems. You just have to do what you have to do. But try not to wait. Don't wait on hormones, don't wait in hair, etc. Live your life for now. And be brave. Don't be afraid to do and say what you want to because you'll have to to survive this life.
Do a gut check and make sure you gave what it takes. And once you make your decision make it final. Don't ever look back, even for a glimpse
Title: Re: 7 months on hormones in retrospect
Post by: Beth Andrea on June 06, 2014, 08:41:01 AM
Post by: Beth Andrea on June 06, 2014, 08:41:01 AM
LOL @ quoting the OP in toto directly below the OP itself... ;)
Title: Re: 7 months on hormones in retrospect
Post by: HelloKitty on June 06, 2014, 09:04:22 AM
Post by: HelloKitty on June 06, 2014, 09:04:22 AM
Hi Abby, you look wonderful. :)
Title: 7 months on hormones in retrospect
Post by: MacG on June 06, 2014, 11:45:22 AM
Post by: MacG on June 06, 2014, 11:45:22 AM
Quote from: Beth Andrea on June 06, 2014, 08:41:01 AM:)
LOL @ quoting the OP in toto directly below the OP itself... ;)
Thanks for this post, Abby.
Title: Re: 7 months on hormones in retrospect
Post by: spx_1112 on June 08, 2014, 10:52:20 AM
Post by: spx_1112 on June 08, 2014, 10:52:20 AM
Keep us posted. Hugs Shannon
Title: Re: 7 months on hormones in retrospect
Post by: stephaniec on June 08, 2014, 10:57:50 AM
Post by: stephaniec on June 08, 2014, 10:57:50 AM
Quote from: Beth Andrea on June 06, 2014, 08:41:01 AMjust woke up
LOL @ quoting the OP in toto directly below the OP itself... ;)
Title: Re: 7 months on hormones in retrospect
Post by: stacey fisher on June 08, 2014, 11:13:43 AM
Post by: stacey fisher on June 08, 2014, 11:13:43 AM
am now at my 10 month on hormones can def see the changes now have to wear a bra with out padding my skin is so soft and clear the shape of my body has changed a lot I have just stared spironolactone now to help with feminizing more
Title: Re: 7 months on hormones in retrospect
Post by: stephaniec on June 08, 2014, 11:16:05 AM
Post by: stephaniec on June 08, 2014, 11:16:05 AM
you look as pretty as always
Title: Re: 7 months on hormones in retrospect
Post by: Megan Joanne on June 08, 2014, 12:28:00 PM
Post by: Megan Joanne on June 08, 2014, 12:28:00 PM
I like reading how people's progress is going, kinda helps me to get to know them better, makes me care about them on a more human level, not just text on a page. I feel I'm beginning to know (and care about, even at work wondering how so and so is doing) at least several others here because they've shared more than just a couple sentences about themselves.
And, well said Abby. Hormones aren't just going to suddenly make your life all wonderful, you are still you afterall (you didn't suddenly change and become a different person) and all of life's problems that you had before taking hormones are still there. But, at least you can feel more at ease with yourself with both mental and physical changes to match your true gender inside to better help you handle your every day situations.
And, well said Abby. Hormones aren't just going to suddenly make your life all wonderful, you are still you afterall (you didn't suddenly change and become a different person) and all of life's problems that you had before taking hormones are still there. But, at least you can feel more at ease with yourself with both mental and physical changes to match your true gender inside to better help you handle your every day situations.
Title: Re: 7 months on hormones in retrospect
Post by: LizMarie on June 08, 2014, 01:21:05 PM
Post by: LizMarie on June 08, 2014, 01:21:05 PM
You look very pretty!
Hormones don't solve all our problems. What HRT (and transitioning generally) does is to help remove the gender dysphoria issues so we can tackle our other life issues like other people do. But you still have to make that effort to tackle those issues.
Hormones don't solve all our problems. What HRT (and transitioning generally) does is to help remove the gender dysphoria issues so we can tackle our other life issues like other people do. But you still have to make that effort to tackle those issues.
Title: Re: 7 months on hormones in retrospect
Post by: Christine Eryn on June 09, 2014, 10:57:57 PM
Post by: Christine Eryn on June 09, 2014, 10:57:57 PM
Quote from: Abbyxo on June 06, 2014, 04:13:35 AM
Do a gut check and make sure you gave what it takes. And once you make your decision make it final. Don't ever look back, even for a glimpse
Ah, so bold! :eusa_clap: You could take those words and apply them to life in general. I may have said it before but it bears repeating, I wish I had your courage and conviction when I was younger. :)