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Is my therapist correct?

Started by AlyssaJ, May 30, 2017, 07:03:46 PM

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AlyssaJ

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?

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stephaniec

Two  months is really early, but it looks softer
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Cimara

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.
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josie76

I can see your face looks smoother. Like it's filled in somewhat. There is a visible difference, takes time.
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AlyssaJ

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.
"I want to put myself out there, I want to make connections, I want to learn and if someone can get something out of my experience, I'm OK with that, too." - Laura Jane Grace

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LexiDreamer

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.
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Marcieelizabeth

I see a definite increase in smoothness and narrowness in parts of your face! 
:-*

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