I am going on one month of estrogen. I feel great I truly believe My body needed this. I was just wondering if your everyday thoughts change in any way or is it just your physical body that changes. I happen to like men a lot. and I've notice I have far less a feeling of inhibition when I see a very attractive man. In my life I've had wonderful relations with both sexes. I find that being on the estrogen I feel quite a strong urge to be with beautiful men. I don't Know if I'm just changing naturally or is it partly do to the E. I seem to be more interested in comparing myself to a female rather then sleeping with her. I wouldn't necessarily pass up the opportunity to be with a woman, but my thoughts seem to be drifting towards delicious men.
Yes, Your inner self changes on estrogen and those changes are by far more impressive than physical ones. Except... at the same time, they are much more subtle and You are not really noticing them until one day You realise that not only Your thoughts have changed... You are a whole new person too.. yet, at the same time, it is still the same You. Its hard to explain, but it is the phenomena of "You know it when You see it (or rather, feel it)" :)
I became more ditzy and emotional
I doubt it would change your sexuality that quick your probably just being more open to the idea since your starting to see yourself as a woman now. And as far as E changing thoughts lets just say before I wasn't changing clothes 6 times because I thought they made me look fat. :P
thanks everyone for the input.
Yes, yes and yes. And in nothing but wonderful ways. Testosterone was like a $%^&storm in my head, a kind of sturm und drang. I was moody, irritable and bitchy as if there was an itch sometimes in my head that could never be scratched. I was angry, aggressive and could just snap at any time. Then there was road rage and the urge to punch people who got on my nerves, and that was most people.
Now I smile and laugh a lot, and the $%^&storm has turned into a mild breeze. I am happy. I give a lot more hugs. Baby animals and cute things make me squee hard now, and yes, I look at men a bit differently now. I do think androgynous rocker guys like Dave Navarro, Jared Leto and Johnny Depp are kind of hot now. I've never so much as kissed a guy on the lips, but hey... I still don't think I could connect to guys on the right emotional level nor form the right kind of bond for a long term relationship, as I know all too well how guys tick. But yes, I'm umm, straighter than I thought originally and don't think I'll die now without having sex with a cisguy at least once.
Over time my whole life changed. Yes I thought a lot different. The only problem is I cannot say how much that had to do with the hormones vs. just the joy of starting a new life.
My feelings seem to be changing more than my thoughts. But with both it's more a shift in focus than an actual change.
Quote from: Ashey on November 21, 2013, 09:59:42 PM
My feelings seem to be changing more than my thoughts. But with both it's more a shift in focus than an actual change.
This ^
I feel...I'm alive for the first time in my life.
Jen
OMG yes! Ugly thoughts about killing things while drinking beer in a fast car, while wearing a hockey jersey...gone. New thoughts- It's okay to cry reading hallmark cards. Babies are the cutest things on the entire planet! Puppies...what can I say.
More seriously, Aside from being more in touch with my emotions, I have a newfound respect and love for family. The need to nest, or improve the nest, I have a deeper understanding of the importance of helping, friends or family, in need.
It has it's downsides as well. Blonde moments. I keep an old toothbrush, to dip in cleanser, and clean around the faucet. Today I cleaned my teeth with it. I drive right by my house regularly. I take my hormones at eight A.M....at eight fifteen, I wonder if I've taken my drugs.
Quote from: Jill F on November 21, 2013, 04:37:55 PM
Yes, yes and yes. And in nothing but wonderful ways. Testosterone was like a $%^&storm in my head, a kind of sturm und drang. I was moody, irritable and bitchy as if there was an itch sometimes in my head that could never be scratched. I was angry, aggressive and could just snap at any time. Then there was road rage and the urge to punch people who got on my nerves, and that was most people.
Great...
You pretty much just described my personality...
Geez...I'm too old to go down this road...too old...
Quote from: JLT1 on November 21, 2013, 10:14:11 PM
This ^
I feel...I'm alive for the first time in my life.
Jen
As opposed to feeling like one of THE WALKING DEAD?
(as I feel much of the time)
Quote from: JordanBlue on November 22, 2013, 04:12:22 PM
Great...
You pretty much just described my personality...
Geez...I'm too old to go down this road...too old...
As opposed to feeling like one of THE WALKING DEAD?
(as I feel much of the time)
JordanBlue,
Hey, I'm 51. There will be some things I can neve due because I waited. However, there are so many things that I will do because I have started, because I am me, because I am alive. It's never to late, if only to live one day and know what it is to truly live.
As a man, I felt very little. I worked, I worked and I played a little with my wife. I was numb, so yea, a zombie. Except when we danced.
Now, it's a whole new world and there are a lot of days left.
Hugs,
Jen
Quote from: JLT1 on November 22, 2013, 05:26:58 PM
JordanBlue,
Hey, I'm 51. There will be some things I can neve due because I waited. However, there are so many things that I will do because I have started, because I am me, because I am alive. It's never to late, if only to live one day and know what it is to truly live.
As a man, I felt very little. I worked, I worked and I played a little with my wife. I was numb, so yea, a zombie. Except when we danced.
Now, it's a whole new world and there are a lot of days left.
Hugs,
Jen
I'm 59 and feel in my mind, that I'm beyond the age to even consider transition. Too much water already under the bridge. But this thread has hit home so much as far as describing how I've felt for years. I'd just like to feel something other than like the walking dead. But it's not likely that I could get meds unless I was diagnosed TS. Or unless I self medicated.
I would have to say yes, but it is only noticeable fora little while. You get so used to them you can't really tell.
i find that i don't process knowledge differently, its more that i perceive information differently, i attach emotion more easily to the things i see and experience, while before it was just logging information for the brain
Nooo, no self-medicating! *smacks wrist* Just go to a therapist and talk things out. If you want to start 'mones just tell them that so they know your intention is to get a diagnosis and referral letter. But if you're not ready for that then you aren't ready for meds, self administered or otherwise.
I don't disagree with what others have posted but i'm into my 3rd month on low level E & have yet to notice any major changes, the only major change is a reduction in my aggression & sex drive.
The weekend after I came out I noticed the biggest change, I spent most of the weekend crying over the relief of being out & the grief of ending an 8yr relationship. After that I noticed that I could cry at anything touching such as certain moments in Dr Who, I even cried watching Fantastic 4 when the Things wife dropped her wedding ring on the floor & he couldn't pick up the ring due to his deformed hands.
I firmly believe that this emotional change was due to me dropping the social conditioning i'd recieved throughout my childhood that "big boys don't cry"
It's still early days for me & i'm on the lowest level of E right now, this level will go up in a month or two so maybe that will cause a change for me
I would be very skeptical of specious claims which may have no basis in science or reality.
Quote from: Ultimus on November 23, 2013, 12:41:47 PM
I would be very skeptical of specious claims which may have no basis in science or reality.
Social conditioning is very much based in reality, my father had no toleration for his "sons" displaying emotion, if we displayed any non-male emotions in his eyes then he would shun us until we "manned up".
Even though my brothers are definately not trans thay have all stated that my father stunted our emotional growth throughout childhood, this is why none of us have anything to do with him nowdays.
Regardless of changes in emotion being through E or breaking free of social conditioning we each define our own reality, psychiatry is not an exact science & science has a long way to go to explain the exact workings of the mind
Quote from: Ashey on November 23, 2013, 11:50:16 AM
Nooo, no self-medicating! *smacks wrist* Just go to a therapist and talk things out.
Not even like 1mg a day? Just to see if it makes me feel better?
Yes. I became much more in touch with my emotions.
Quote from: JordanBlue on November 23, 2013, 01:16:38 PM
Not even like 1mg a day? Just to see if it makes me feel better?
I'd really advise against it. It might seem harmless but it's a hormone that will tweak a lot of your body chemistry and could cause adverse reactions even at low doses. It's always a good idea having a doctor to back you up and regular blood tests to make sure it's working like it should. Besides, therapy will help you too. I went in all gung-ho knowing exactly what I wanted, who I was, etc. and I think he was a bit intimidated lol, but also impressed. But even so, he helped me think about some things I hadn't considered, so I think it was more useful than simply trying to get my letter.
Yea therapist are inportant
There are people who actually do not need therapy. Now... who is important - it is the endo or GP, who can supervise the hormonal levels. And btw, dysphoria gets worse with the age and it just does not go away. There was that article - I will see if I can find the link - it gets often reposted here - one of the most famous gender experts explains the transgender timeline and how GD manifests during different times of life and that it is never too late to find solutions - whatever the age or situation might be!
Quote from: ♡ Emily ♡ on November 23, 2013, 04:24:02 PM
There are people who actually do not need therapy.
Well, I didn't need therapy. So I have to agree with that. But I did benefit from it anyway. I suppose you could just go find an endo that doesn't need a letter, but.. I just think seeing a therapist should be the first course of action. I've known some desperate and impulsive girls who just went for the meds right away and started self-medicating. Some of them didn't even know what doses were appropriate and didn't care 'as long as they work'. >.< I think it's disgusting and dangerous behaviour, and if you're going to take risks like that then I don't see why you couldn't benefit from therapy. Anyway, I guess even finding an endo that doesn't need a letter would certainly be much better than no endo at all.
Quote from: Ashey on November 23, 2013, 04:43:00 PM
Well, I didn't need therapy. So I have to agree with that. But I did benefit from it anyway. I suppose you could just go find an endo that doesn't need a letter, but.. I just think seeing a therapist should be the first course of action. I've known some desperate and impulsive girls who just went for the meds right away and started self-medicating. Some of them didn't even know what doses were appropriate and didn't care 'as long as they work'. >.< I think it's disgusting and dangerous behavior, and if you're going to take risks like that then I don't see why you couldn't benefit from therapy. Anyway, I guess even finding an endo that doesn't need a letter would certainly be much better than no endo at all.
I tried therapy a few years ago. It wasn't a gender specialist because they don't exist anywhere near me. It didn't work out well and I ended up leaving more frustrated and confused than when I went in. I've got the patent on doing disgusting and dangerous things. So much of what I read here describes my state of mind, I'm just curious if estrogen would help.
I really don't know how to answer this. I think I have changed in a way, but I'm still the same.
Perhaps I am allowing me to be more spontaneous, because I find myself giggling a lot more than before and I end with very feminine giggles that make people stare at me (I have not transitioned yet).
I noticed that I am paying much more attention to how people looks. Before HRT I usually could watch a movie and never really noticed or was interested about their look...but now I need to comment all the time about "this actress have strange eyebrows" or "this actor is looking good with this beard" or "nice clothes" and so on.
I pass a lot more time staring myself at the mirror. It is starting to bother me, because I can't leave my house without checking if everything is in order, if my hair is looking good, if my clothes are good, if my skin is looking good...and I freak out when I am out and comes a wind and blows all my hair...I can't fix it without a mirror, actually I think that now I can't live without a mirror!
But, on the other hand, the way I see things in general did not change at all. I still like to drive at high speeds when I can do so, I still like science-fiction, I am still a perfectionist, I still cry when watching movies, I still cry when I remember bad things about my life (I was always a crying baby), I still feel very anxious all the time, I still love to play videogames, I am still a very shy person, I still feel insecure and I still walk with my head down and looking at my feet, I still sit and close my arms and legs as a shell, I still feel I am the weird strange unwanted person every place I go and so on :/
Quote from: JordanBlue on November 23, 2013, 04:59:51 PM
I tried therapy a few years ago. It wasn't a gender specialist because they don't exist anywhere near me. It didn't work out well and I ended up leaving more frustrated and confused than when I went in. I've got the patent on doing disgusting and dangerous things. So much of what I read here describes my state of mind, I'm just curious if estrogen would help.
There are good and bad therapists. There are also some good ones that you just won't feel comfortable with for whatever reason. The key is finding the right one for you. That's why consultations are so useful.
I saw a therapist I didn't like or trust, and quit on him after just a few sessions. Then I found another and talked to her for a year and a half, but I never felt comfortable opening up to her. It was a waste of time and money. I could never bring myself to tell her the one thing that was always on the tip of my tongue. I just couldn't get it out. Finally I stopped seeing her and went into a very bad place for a long time.
About ten years later I crawled out of my hole and searched for a new therapist. This time I got lucky and found someone very compassionate and easy to talk to. I chose to give him a chance for two reasons. His credentials were excellent, and he had a very kind look to him. Just something in his eyes told me he might be one of the good ones. And sure enough he was. Still, it took me almost two years of beating around the bush, but I finally just came out and said it. Since then we've been talking a lot about my gender issues and experiences related to it, transitioning, etc. and I've started seeing a gender therapist as well who has turned out to be a very cool woman who has so much respect for trans people.
In short, once I found the right people to talk to therapy turned out to be a very good thing for me. And this coming from someone who called her psychiatrist a drug dealer. To his face. I needed help but I had a low opinion of therapists in general. My opinion has changed now that I have a couple of good ones helping me through this. :)
I was lucky, my therapist was really nice and eager to help. But I managed to find him through the local LGBT center, so if anyone is looking for a good therapist, I would suggest starting there if you have one nearby. He technically specialized in LGBT related issues but hadn't had that much experience with the transgendered, so in a way I helped him too. :) But having that speciality, I felt almost instantly at ease with telling him about my issues and what I wanted.
However, he was also only 5 years older than me, tall, fit, and not bad looking on top of being nice and compassionate, sooo.. lil awkward for me at times lol. Made me a bit more dysphoric in a way because I wasn't always sure if he saw what I saw. Regardless, it was nice talking to someone who was both a professional and willing to listen.
Quote from: Ashey on November 23, 2013, 06:08:49 PM
However, he was also only 5 years older than me, tall, fit, and not bad looking on top of being nice and compassionate, sooo.. lil awkward for me at times lol. Made me a bit more dysphoric in a way because I wasn't always sure if he saw what I saw. Regardless, it was nice talking to someone who was both a professional and willing to listen.
Aaaand...? Is there another part of that story, which You would wish to tell us about? ;)
It's correct that not every transsexual NEEDS therapy, but honestly I can't imagine anyone going through this sort of major life-change and not benefiting from some form of therapy. I'm a pretty well-adjusted, stable, sane, intelligent person who did all her research for years before deciding to transition and I didn't NEED a therapist to approve my HRT, but I did it anyway and I don't regret it. I still see my therapist once in awhile and we usually just talk about how great everything is in my life since transitioning but I still find the relationship beneficial. It's just nice to have someone to talk to about all the changes that are happening to you, and they can often advise you on things like how to deal with difficult family members, or "how do I tell the person I'm dating that I'm trans?" and that sort of thing. Plus you'll need their recommendation letter eventually if you want SRS so it's good to establish some history with one that you like and trust.
I agree. Therapy can come with a stigma that something must be wrong with you. It can be hard for people to get past that stigma even if they do have mental issues.
Therapy really is an outlet. Kind of like a journal but a journal does not listen or ask questions. A counselor is the type of person who can discuss the stuff that most friends and loved ones would consider TMI. "Hey Mom, my ejaculate is clear!"
Many do not NEED therapy. In more and more parts of the world, it is not required in order to start transition, which is awesome. If you know you are trans, you do not need confirmation. If you are unsure, nobody else can decide for you. Still, it is worth looking into if you have the proper health coverage or money. Not every counselor is right for every person. You may need to try several to find one who works for/with you. The right pairing can develop into a relationship and/or friendship. I promise there are countless professionals who will be interested in you and your well being. The trick is to find one. This may prove to be difficult in rural areas but not so much in populated ones.
But I digress...
Self Medication:
Here is the problem; there are a number of different forms and delivery systems for the hormone of interest. A person needs to get the right one for the optimum effect. However, hormones do things other than just make us the right sex. A person really should have blood tests that monitor the function of the body. How about sodium levels? Screw them up and nerve conduction can get messed up which means the muscles or even the brain doesn't work correctly. How about liver function tests.... No liver function, no life. Want to live?
Here is the other part of the problem: finding a competent people to work with. There are some real stupid medical professionals and there are some excellent ones. We, the patients, need to know enough to discern which ones are idiots and which ones are good. We need the ability to discuss HRT to the point we can effectively discern idiots from geniuses beyond "We like them".
I don't know how to do that.
JordanBlue wants to feel human. I want to help her. (You're in denial Jordan - Hug) She needs a couple hours with a competent therapist and one visit to a competent endo. Could we start a doctor review list? Jordan could go to it, she could look at her location and see a qualified phsyc and an endo who would know something???? I know the LGBT hotline has something like that. Why can't we???
Sorry to rant.
Puzzled,
Jen
Yes. Everything changes, especially sense of smell!
Quote from: ♡ Emily ♡ on November 23, 2013, 06:38:25 PM
Aaaand...? Is there another part of that story, which You would wish to tell us about? ;)
:embarrassed: ..No!
Quote from: Tori on November 23, 2013, 09:15:43 PM
A counselor is the type of person who can discuss the stuff that most friends and loved ones would consider TMI. "Hey Mom, my ejaculate is clear!"
xD I've been testing my mom lately. She likes to know how I'm doing with the pills, so I told her they're having an effect on me.
Mom: "Oh? What kind?"
Me: "The mental kind.."
Mom: (look of horror) "It isn't..
depression, is it?" D;
Me: (lol) "No nothing like that. But, well.. my libido has dropped a lot.."
Mom: o_o "Oh.."
But it didn't get super awkward lol. In fact it lead to a nice lil conversation where we discussed men, womanhood, protecting myself, and all that fun stuff. Mother/daughter bonding. <3
Quote from: JLT1 on November 23, 2013, 09:35:03 PM
JordanBlue wants to feel human. I want to help her. (You're in denial Jordan - Hug) She needs a couple hours with a competent therapist and one visit to a competent endo. Could we start a doctor review list? Jordan could go to it, she could look at her location and see a qualified phsyc and an endo who would know something???? I know the LGBT hotline has something like that. Why can't we???
Sorry to rant.
Puzzled, Jen
Thanks Jen, I really appreciate your thoughtfulness. The thing is, after reading what Jill F had to say in this thread, well...let me just say the light bulb came on. It really hit home with me. I'm thinking this is exactly how I feel...maybe this is what I need to investigate? I feel like I'm past the point of completely transitioning. Not just age wise, but a lot that would take too long to explain right now. Please understand that I'm not trying to just make up excuses. It just seems like an unattainable vision. But the chance to feel like my life isn't the dark negative muddle that it always feels like? Absolutely, I'll jump on that bandwagon right now. But I get it. Self medication isn't wise. I'm not even sure I would have the courage to do it.
I was never able to tell much difference thought wise. However my endocrinologist did a slow ramp up and my initial dose was quite low. Anymore I have a robust HT regimen that will likely be scaled back when post-op. I have never been off HT so I can't tell what effects it might have, and frankly I never intend to be off HT (my surgeon doesn't advocate stopping HT for that period.)
My general interpretation is that if there is an effect it's like any other drug, it doesn't add or change what is already in a persons mind, but it might effect the way you perceive and act on what was already there.
Quote from: Ashey on November 24, 2013, 12:01:12 AM
But it didn't get super awkward lol. In fact it lead to a nice lil conversation where we discussed men, womanhood, protecting myself, and all that fun stuff. Mother/daughter bonding. <3
Nice isn't it? :) And so so important.
Come to think of it I probably didn't change much at all. Probably just seemed that way in the midst of the hysterical frenzy of transition.
I really haven't change much except that I'm a whole lot more positive about my present and future. I'm doing what I wanted to do all my life and its letting me feel so beautiful inside. I was a very unhappy camper for a very long time and I just feel good now This self is if free to express herself. It's such a heavy burden to finally cast off.
Yes there is no doubt in my mind that HRT changes thoughts. I have been on a lower starter dose of HRT for 3 months, then my GP doubled it and then doubled it on the 6 month mark again, so now I have been on Progynova E only for just over 12 months. My T level is just 1.2 well within the natal CIS Female level. At first I only noticed that I cried a lot at the 3-4 month mark, but after abut 8 months, I became a much more calm person, more relaxed about stuff. Its as if all the male drive has left. I am also noticing stuff around me much more. Perfume on other women seems so much more pleasant. I can definitely smell some men and I think am slowly getting the attraction to beautiful men, although my sexual preference has always been women.
Interestingly I had to present as male last week for some meetings and so I put on some brand new skinny leg jeans I had bought (Womens). With my rounded bottom (I have added three inches and emerging hips, they fit very well. One of the men in the office said, I have never seen you in jeans before - they look really great on you). But back to the thoughts changing. Well in the last month I have definitely become a ditzy female. I have left the handbrake on the car whilst driving three times and yesterday whilst my car backing into a car space - it took me 7 attempts. I just couldn't get the alignment write.
My mind seems to wander a lot and I now realise why women love shopping for clothes. I can easily spend an hour in a shop looking at different clothes or talking makeup with the cosmetics girls.
I love it!
Thoughts happen in the present so to say they change is impossible.
It is possible I would think the same things on T. I certainly COULD. Would I? How woud I know?
I have my doubts that I think exactly the same. My dreams SEEM to have changed. More immediate. Less abstract. Far easier to interpret. But it is possible I could have dreamed the same on T.
A statistical analysis would help. Signs lead toward changes in thought patterns, I have yet to see proof.
Quote from: Tori on December 19, 2013, 01:01:28 AM
Thoughts happen in the present so to say they change is impossible.
Technically yes, but the OP was likely referring to the
way thoughts occur, so a change in
thinking. And yes, I have experienced this. In fact, it occurred overnight and stuck with me since. It's possible that if you don't see a change in thinking, maybe you were already there, but for me I started off more masculine-minded than I care to admit, and suddenly wound up getting all 'girl-brained' and developed stereotypical thought-patterns for a woman. Part of this is seeing things through the eyes of a woman, but the other part is just the influence of hormones on the brain, and perhaps the resulting focus on emotions and things like that. For example, I can understand now why women often multitask... It's hard to focus on just one thing, especially when you feel the need to be more social and devote more time to introspection and experiencing/processing emotions, and well.. everything else!
But of course, YMMV. Not everyone responds the same way to things.
I don't mean to kinda steal the thread, but it's related to OP's question, and I feel it would have been a bit repetitive if I made a whole new thread. For those that are the creative type, did your perspectives and creativity change through Estrogen? Like, did you start painting a different kind of artwork or play a new kind of style of music? I'm asking because I'm writing a book series and have it all planned out, and I just have this irrational worry that if I start E all my work is going to change into something totally different. And I hope no one takes this offensively, but out of curiosity did your ability in your work change too?
Well, at times I really cant concentrate on some matters - but my colleagues have told me that I am more pleasant person to work with. Less tense and stressed, more open and talkative (sometimes too talkative). I still maintain my deadlines, but sometimes it takes extra time for me - and sometimes I am working very efficiently...
My mind does wander alot too, at the same time my multitasking has improved - I can cook/prepare 2-3 different meals, while talking on the phone and checking out what my 2.5 y.o. daughter is doing in the other room, but I cant type and talk on the phone at the same time :). I do get angry at times, but the drive to keep going is not there anymore - I would have struck the wall before but now it is just exhaling out loudly and getting back to business :).
Quote from: Tyler92 on December 19, 2013, 03:32:47 AM
I don't mean to kinda steal the thread, but it's related to OP's question, and I feel it would have been a bit repetitive if I made a whole new thread. For those that are the creative type, did your perspectives and creativity change through Estrogen? Like, did you start painting a different kind of artwork or play a new kind of style of music? I'm asking because I'm writing a book series and have it all planned out, and I just have this irrational worry that if I start E all my work is going to change into something totally different. And I hope no one takes this offensively, but out of curiosity did your ability in your work change too?
This is SUCH an interesting set of questions! I'm facing exactly the same issues, since I write fiction and I'll be starting HRT in the middle of a series of books. And I can't help wondering whether I'll be able to finish the books in the same style that I started them, or are they going to suddenly seem very different: not necessarily better or worse, just written from a different perspective with different emotions and a different thought-process.
Any ladies out there with experience of similar situations?
Quote from: Carlita on December 19, 2013, 05:16:18 AM
This is SUCH an interesting set of questions! I'm facing exactly the same issues, since I write fiction and I'll be starting HRT in the middle of a series of books. And I can't help wondering whether I'll be able to finish the books in the same style that I started them, or are they going to suddenly seem very different: not necessarily better or worse, just written from a different perspective with different emotions and a different thought-process.
Any ladies out there with experience of similar situations?
I can only share how reader's perspective has changed for me... less interested in action and more into descriptions (main characters, clothes, scenery, food :) ). And I can surely attest that female writing style is very different from male style, especially considering detalisation and descriptions of heroines (oh, yes, there are actually heroines, not only female support characters) :) :) :).
I became more emotional, im not as cold and distant anymore. I get alot more upset then I used to, but it takes me a alot longer to lose my cool now. Still think men are gross, that never changed much. aside from that no where near as suicidal as before and random likes and dislikes changed.
after more than 2 months I'm finding my body feeling very feminine and my mind seems to be tagging along. As far as creativity I can't tell because I'm into mathematics and my intuition always been pretty feminine.
Quote from: ♡ Emily ♡ on December 19, 2013, 05:32:27 AM
I can only share how reader's perspective has changed for me... less interested in action and more into descriptions (main characters, clothes, scenery, food :) ). And I can surely attest that female writing style is very different from male style, especially considering detalisation and descriptions of heroines (oh, yes, there are actually heroines, not only female support characters) :) :) :).
Oh, don't worry, I already write heroines ... that's the bit I like best!
I certainly think about being on T blockers and E more often. That is different.
Quote from: ♡ Emily ♡ on December 19, 2013, 05:32:27 AM
I can only share how reader's perspective has changed for me... less interested in action and more into descriptions (main characters, clothes, scenery, food :) ). And I can surely attest that female writing style is very different from male style, especially considering detalisation and descriptions of heroines (oh, yes, there are actually heroines, not only female support characters) :) :) :).
If that becomes true for my writing then that would actually be awesome cause right now I'm a little weak on descriptions and scenery. Hopefully I'd be able to keep at least a relative amount of action in it though lol. I guess I'll just have to see when the time comes.