Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Stephanie.Izann on January 24, 2011, 06:57:15 PM Return to Full Version

Title: The HRT Emotional Rollercoaster Ride
Post by: Stephanie.Izann on January 24, 2011, 06:57:15 PM
Okay, so I've always been very level headed. I have never had any huge issues in life (well, except for GID) and I'm usually in a great spirit. But, lately, I've been crying and worrying about EVERYTHING! WTF?  I'm thinking it's the Femones kicking in and I guess I'm going through the whole mental puberty thing...or is it just me?
I mean, I'm always worrying about this or that and then I keep crying about silly stuff.  I'm not depressed mind you. Just wishy-washy-worry-wart.  LOL
Girls? Anyone?  Is this normal?
Title: Re: The HRT Emotional Rollercoaster Ride
Post by: LordKAT on January 25, 2011, 03:18:28 AM
Yup, welcome to my nightmare, it is all yours.
Title: Re: The HRT Emotional Rollercoaster Ride
Post by: VeryGnawty on January 25, 2011, 06:42:48 AM
Quote from: LordKAT on January 25, 2011, 03:18:28 AM
Yup, welcome to my nightmare, it is all yours.

It seems that it is.  I used to be extremely good at controlling my emotions.  After starting my transition experiment, I find that I'm emotional all the time.

I haven't gotten any of the crying, though.  I've only been sad a few times.  Usually, I just get angry.
Title: Re: The HRT Emotional Rollercoaster Ride
Post by: Renate on January 25, 2011, 06:47:01 AM
The spooky thing about hormones is that everybody reacts differently to them.
Some say that they level and even out the bumps in the emotions.
Others say it puts them on an extreme roller coaster.
Many find that initially it's a roller coaster but eventually it evens out better than before.
Title: Re: The HRT Emotional Rollercoaster Ride
Post by: VeryGnawty on January 25, 2011, 07:27:56 AM
Quote from: Renate on January 25, 2011, 06:47:01 AM
Many find that initially it's a roller coaster but eventually it evens out better than before.

I don't know if it's going to even out, as much as I will simply get used to it.  I'm pretty good at observing myself.  It feels like I'm a lot more negative, but I don't think that's the case.  I think my negativity has just become more apparent because my emotions are more intense.  My positive emotions are more intense, also.

It's a pity, because the "Commander Data" style I was able to maintain previously was incredibly useful.  It would have been handy to be able to change the body first, and then deal with the emotional issues later.  Unfortunately, beggars can't be choosers.

One thing is for certain:  I had no idea before beginning my project that I was such a monster.  Before, I found it easy to dismiss emotions.  Now, they are always in my mind and I find it harder to banish them even when it is more practical to do so.
Title: Re: The HRT Emotional Rollercoaster Ride
Post by: Stephanie.Izann on January 25, 2011, 03:20:32 PM
Okay so I am not going nuts all of a sudden!  LOL

Yep, it's one day at a time! Easier said than done though.

I'm so glad I posted this. I was getting worried and I didn't want it to get in the way of certain things I 'm going through in life at this moment.
I was getting everything going...my school,career, spouse, baby etc.  So it was a bit of a bump.

Again, THANKS! :)