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My fluctuating mind...

Started by Emo, January 06, 2014, 01:11:25 PM

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Emo

Ive been thinking a lot about my state of mind a lot and it seems to be fluctuating quite a bit. Some days i feel like i have the energy to go to great lengths to get started with hrt and finally do something about myself. But then other days, like today, i feel so apathetic and uncaring about what happens. I feel like i just dont want to deal with any of this and i just want to drop off the face of the earth, or cease to exist. Id just be ok with everything turning off inside of me...
I never know how long these feelings would last but it gets frustrating when its at a time when i want to do something about myself the most and i just dont care.
Its like im getting to the point that im only a ticking timebomb, ready to explode with drastic thoughts and heaping doubts. Im not sure how to escape except getting hrt as soon as possible but i dont even know how long that would take...
Im stuck in an emotional limbo that i barely understand, banging on the glass, desperate to get out.. Its unnerving. And i just want the world to stop and be silent. But even that is wishful thinking.
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Jessica Merriman

You are going through a lot right now baby. Those nagging thought are just doubt trying to return, don't let them. Just remember, I am only a PM away. If not me look at all the other family we have here to help you out. Try to remember the hard part is over for you, acceptance. Transition is a long process, too long sometimes. You can make it though and I will help if I can. Here is a BIG HUG( :icon_hug:)! I wish it could be more though. Take care baby and do something special for yourself today!  :)
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Edge

Whenever you feel like doing something drastic, put it off for tomorrow. If it continues, put it off until the next day, then the day after that, and the day after that, etc. Do stuff you enjoy on those apathetic days. If you feel up to it, try to do something about yourself anyway and if you don't, take a break and try again.
This is just what worked/works for me though and everyone is different.
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Ms Grace

As a chronic overthinker myself, all I can tell you is that thinking rarely accomplishes anything productive unless it is combined with doing. Thinking about standing up is pointless unless you actually do stand up, for example.

Thinking about undertaking a massive shift in your life is an important thing, you can't just rush into it unprepared. But there comes a point where the enormity of the task at hand can also overwhelm the mind and cause it to shut down, become depressed or crawl under the blankets and refuse to come out.

If your concern is transition I'd suggest you break it down, don't contemplate the enormity of it just the parts you need to engage with, and can handle, now. I'm not sure where you are now in the scheme of things (sorry, should have read your sig before I hit reply) but if it's at the very start I'd suggest just trying to find a good gender counsellor and make an appointment, that way you have one task nailed down - they should be able to help you start to plan the way ahead. If you already have one and they're not helping, maybe it's time to find one that can. You shouldn't have to do any of this alone - hopefully there are good professionals out there that can help support and steer you in the right direction when you feel you need advice and help. Failing that there's always this forum!

Just don't overthink the situation and you'll find you can cope with the situation better because it won't be so overwhelming.
Grace
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Transition 1.0 (Julie): HRT 1989-91
Self-denial: 1991-2013
Transition 2.0 (Grace): HRT June 24 2013
Full-time: March 24, 2014 :D
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FalseHybridPrincess

I still feel like that somedays...

As I said before we can only believe in better days...and I believe that soon I ll be able to live as myself,,,so I ll have no reason to make this kind of thoughts,,,

Its true that transition is a long process...meeh...patience patience...
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Rachel

Hugs, we are here for you.

When I went on HRT this unbelievable wave of calm has come over me. From age 11 to age 50 I had an anxious feeling and a squeezing feeling in my chest. Now I have calm. Every day for 7 months :)

It can get better.
HRT  5-28-2013
FT   11-13-2015
FFS   9-16-2016 -Spiegel
GCS 11-15-2016 - McGinn
Hair Grafts 3-20-2017 - Cooley
Voice therapy start 3-2017 - Reene Blaker
Labiaplasty 5-15-2017 - McGinn
BA 7-12-2017 - McGinn
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Sataloff Cricothyroid subluxation and trachea shave12-11-2017
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Dr. Sataloff Glottoplasty 5-14-2018
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Dr. McGinn vaginal revision 2 4-3-2019 Bottom of vagina closed off, fat injected into the labia and urethra repositioned.
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MadeleineG

hang in there. It gets better! It really does.
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Emo

@jessica
Thank you! *hugs*
I got myself some new tortilla pringles. Lol. :p

@edge
I know what youre saying. Doesnt work with everything tho.

@grace
My very minute plans are starting to come into focus so i should be moving forward soon. Thanks so much for the advice.

:) princess
Patience is the motto of my life. I dont always live by it. Some things i just want now. Lol.

@cynthia
That gives me hope. :)

@gwynne
The light is starting to come through.

Thank you all for helping. I appreciate the kind gestures. :)
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Jessica Merriman

Emo I used to run red lights with sirens for a living, so I have ZERO patience for anything that stops or slows me down. This crazy transition process makes it feel like I can't even get the Fire Station door up. ARGH! I do know what you are feeling. Even where I am now in the process it seems like it takes forever. WE, that's right, WE will get there and be the real us. You will make it sis. ;)
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Emo

Made me smile. :)
Thanks jessica.
Things are moving forward. Slowly but surely.
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