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Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: RuthFrances on August 09, 2014, 07:51:22 AM

Title: Strange ups and downs
Post by: RuthFrances on August 09, 2014, 07:51:22 AM
After coming out to my wife just over two weeks ago I have been on a bit of a rollercoaster. The first week was very exciting, being able to shave more areas, not having to hide some of my clothing etc. Then, early this week I started to think that this was enough and even talked to my gender therapist that maybe I wouldn't need to do HRT (I am on track to start in February)  the yesterday I started to feel a real urge to move forward and last night I had a wonderful dream that I was transitioning and I woke up today feeling awesome. I'm confused. Anybody else go through this kind of stuff? Any advice?
Title: Re: Strange ups and downs
Post by: Elis on August 09, 2014, 08:41:06 AM
Maybe you're still undecided whether HRT is really right for you, as sub consciously you're surprised coming out went so well. Maybe take a few weeks to think about it and remember HRT isn't permanent, you can always stop, you are who you are after all.
Title: Re: Strange ups and downs
Post by: Rachel on August 10, 2014, 07:34:34 AM
Welcome to Susan's

I questioned if I needed ( I wanted for a very long time) HRT up and through 3 weeks after being on HRT. At that point I knew I would not go off hrt. There are so many benefits other than physical and it is amazing for dysphoria. Oh, the boobies are nice too :)

Dysphoria is a roller-coaster and for me continued to get worse. Each thing I did reinforced who I am. HRT helps greatly to reduce dysphoria.