Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: AlyssaJ on May 30, 2017, 07:03:46 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Is my therapist correct?
Post by: AlyssaJ on May 30, 2017, 07:03:46 PM
Post by: AlyssaJ on May 30, 2017, 07:03:46 PM
Tomorrow is my 2 month mark for HRT. I was talking to my therapist in our session today and mentioned that I hadn't seen any major changes yet and figured it was because my T level is still quite high. She responded that she could see clear visible changes in my face, softer features, etc. So I put together my 2 month before and after, and I'm just not seeing it. However, looking at pics of myself I know I'm biased (and impatient) so I realize I may not be seeing what is so obvious to others.
I realize at two months I shouldn't be expecting much, and I was ok with that until my Therapist made me think I'm not seeing something. So what do you folks think? Are there any detectable changes?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4244/34613091810_1001a45fe6_b.jpg)
I realize at two months I shouldn't be expecting much, and I was ok with that until my Therapist made me think I'm not seeing something. So what do you folks think? Are there any detectable changes?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4244/34613091810_1001a45fe6_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Is my therapist correct?
Post by: stephaniec on May 30, 2017, 07:38:06 PM
Post by: stephaniec on May 30, 2017, 07:38:06 PM
Two months is really early, but it looks softer
Title: Re: Is my therapist correct?
Post by: Cimara on May 30, 2017, 07:44:20 PM
Post by: Cimara on May 30, 2017, 07:44:20 PM
The 2 month picture definitely looks better. A bit softer and more feminine. Just wait six months and I am sure you will see a big change.
Title: Re: Is my therapist correct?
Post by: josie76 on May 30, 2017, 10:02:38 PM
Post by: josie76 on May 30, 2017, 10:02:38 PM
I can see your face looks smoother. Like it's filled in somewhat. There is a visible difference, takes time.
Title: Re: Is my therapist correct?
Post by: AlyssaJ on May 30, 2017, 11:35:12 PM
Post by: AlyssaJ on May 30, 2017, 11:35:12 PM
Thanks everyone, that helps. I wasn't expecting any real change yet so I was surprised when my therapist said she could see it. Even looking at the side-by-sides I couldn't but then I look at that face every day :) Actually, it is very encouraging to hear that others can see a difference too, even this early on. So thanks for confirming that.
Title: Re: Is my therapist correct?
Post by: LexiDreamer on June 01, 2017, 09:24:59 AM
Post by: LexiDreamer on June 01, 2017, 09:24:59 AM
I feel your impatience. I've been on HRT for 10 months now and it is hard for me to recognize my changes.
But I was talking my ex last night and she seems to think things are progressing nicely for me.
When you look at yourself every day, it's really hard to see the changes.
Try to think of it in terms of children growing up. When you see your child everyday you don't notice much. But when your relatives and friends see your children once a year, they're amazed at how much different they look.
It's our second puberty, it's not going to happen overnight.
But I was talking my ex last night and she seems to think things are progressing nicely for me.
When you look at yourself every day, it's really hard to see the changes.
Try to think of it in terms of children growing up. When you see your child everyday you don't notice much. But when your relatives and friends see your children once a year, they're amazed at how much different they look.
It's our second puberty, it's not going to happen overnight.
Title: Re: Is my therapist correct?
Post by: Marcieelizabeth on June 02, 2017, 04:20:28 PM
Post by: Marcieelizabeth on June 02, 2017, 04:20:28 PM
I see a definite increase in smoothness and narrowness in parts of your face!