I have only started HRT on July 5th, and to call it a new life seems a little bit like an understatement.
All of my expectations that I had have been completely exceeded.
Especially the last few weeks I know that every aspect of my life has changed so very much for the positive it's hard to believe at this early stage.
After seeing many doctors over the last Dozen Years all of their efforts and drugs pale in comparison to what my new doctor has done for me in a very short time.
All the issues I had that really messed me up hard, such as insomnia, anxiety, depression etc. Have been miraculously dissipating or eliminated entirely.
There is only one issue that manifested into these other real disorders that is now being correctly addressed, that really makes it feel like it's a better New Life For Me.
  I know it sounds a little hard to believe and it really is for me to, sometimes I have to pinch myself to know that I'm not dreaming and imagining that I'm getting better.
My original goal of trying to regain sleep has been completely shattered by me racking up several weeks of 6 to 7 hours of continuous sleep a night, which for me is unbelievably awesome medicine. It sure is a lot easier for me to sleep without the grinding static constantly going on in my head.
I've been waking up every morning now fresh and looking forward to the day with much hope that I haven't felt in a long time, if ever.
Last month was possibly the very best month I have ever felt my entire life. My excitement and anticipation for the future is off the gauge, it's really hard to contain after all those decades of suffering that I really didn't have a clue what was going on.

My wife and Friends also noticed a profound change in me lately, but the real cherry on the top is telling all of you that can really identify with being sick with GD and then your life makes a turn you never thought was ever possible.
Now I just feel like the sky's the limit.
And would like to thank everyone here that helped me achieve this.

    Love you all, Tatiana

I am so happy to hear your two-month report, Tatiana!  I felt the same way after a few months on HRT, and now, at more than a year and a half, it hasn't faded.    So, I can totally relate to your joy.

Thanks Kathy
It truly almost feels magical thanks for telling me it's still lasting after a year-and-a-half and I'm sure it will for the rest of our lives also.
All the very best to you love Tatiana

I know completely what you mean I suffered with GD for many many years and hiding and forcing my true side away quite literally ruined my life from trouble with the law to never sleeping staying awake for days at a time as well but since even I started transitioning my life has completely changed for the best in happiness and overall quality of life..  welcome to your new life Tatiana enjoy every second of it and if the high ever goes away just think about everything you've been through and you will be alright.

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@Tatiana 79
Dear Tatiana:
WOW, has it been 2 months already?  It is truly wonderful to read your 2 month HRT report and to hear your excitement in the words that you wrote.

Hang on... because you are getting to the point of your HRT that things will start happening more significantly and at a quicker rate...
You need to hang on and buckle up.... the ride gets more and more exciting as you continue toward your goals. 

The magical feeling that you and @KathyLauren eluded to, at least for me, has never gone away,
and it has been 3 1/2 years since I began HRT.   Every time I step out of the shower or perhaps pass by a mirror and glance at my image I am still in awe and full of excitement.

I am so very glad to hear that your sleep issues are seemingly getting resolved... nothing better than a good night's uninterrupted sleep and to awake fresh to a new day.  I likewise have been doing better with my sleep issues that you and I had discussed some time ago on another thread. 

Thank you Tatiana for sharing your special time with all of us.
Hugs and well wishes as always,
Danielle

Thanks GF
I don't think this rides ever going to stop as Danielle just suggested.
Is it not amazing how our life can make such a profound change so quick. And yes definitely every second just means so much more now, its hard to get the sh*t grin off my face.
  Every second must last a long time for you girl because you move at warp 10. lol

And Danielle, thanks for telling me to buckle up, but are you kidding?
Because I'm about ready for liftoff as it is. lol
I'm so glad for you that your experience hasn't diminished, and I would bet that's the norm and it'll just keep getting better.

It's probably similar to you living in Alaska in God's country where you still appreciate it after living there the whole time you have  been there, thats how I feel even after living up here 25 years.
But that's just our environment and more importantly how we feel about ourselves is way more fun and exciting
I almost can't imagine it getting any better.
Thanks for your inspiration

Love you both,  Tatiana

Yes! The s_it grin.

Yeah I do tend to move at warp speed never know when your gunna leave this world so I get as much in my time as I can lol today is getting my hair colored red with blonde highlights...
I feel like a baked potato!!!

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Thanks ladies, I like my potato well done.
Wow red hair with blonde highlights you got to show me when you're done girl

Quote from: Tatiana 79 on September 05, 2018, 05:20:43 PM
Thanks ladies, I like my potato well done.
Wow red hair with blonde highlights you got to show me when you're done girl

Will do my dear friend

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@Arianna Valentine   cc: @Tatiana 79
Dear Arianna:
I just love your "baked potato" analogy!!!
Your next move of course is to post a new photo of you and your new hair....   please post it here Tatiana's thread so we will know where to look for it...  I am certain (hope) that is OK with Tatiana.

Thank you for sharing your tin-foil moment with all of us.
Hugs,
Danielle

Quote from: Arianna Valentine on September 05, 2018, 05:10:31 PM
Yeah I do tend to move at warp speed never know when your gunna leave this world so I get as much in my time as I can lol today is getting my hair colored red with blonde highlights...
I feel like a baked potato!!!

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Well here it is$109


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@Arianna Valentine
Dear Arianna:
Looking very good.... the color compliments your complexion.   
In my opinion, well worth the $109
Thank you for sharing...
Hugs,
Danielle

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Well here it is$109


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Quote from: Alaskan Danielle on September 05, 2018, 07:54:15 PM
@Arianna Valentine
Dear Arianna:
Looking very good.... the color compliments your complexion.   
In my opinion, well worth the $109
Thank you for sharing...
Hugs,
Danielle

Thank you very much you always give the best and most positive responses anything anyone posts and I as well as I'm sure everyone else greatly appreciates it

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Hello again Tatiana

Well, 2 months into HRT already! Clearly after 2 weeks you (or anyone) could be experiencing placebo effect but now you can be and are certain of the fantastic benefits of HRT.

As you know we have both suffered depression and anxiety for decades but the major cause which is that we were born with the wrong body, never goes away; all we were able to do was to temporarily suppress the GD until we are forced to take action.

I am so happy that you are feeling if I may say "alive" as not only are you sleeping better, but you have enthusiasm and energy and a zest for life. I am sure you know that HRT is the "right fuel" for you as it is for me. I bet the confusion has disappeared and you can think clearly. Very soon if not already, you will experience some physical changes including softer skin and breast buds.

I am truly so happy to read your HRT update. It has made my day to read such an uplifting story from you, my dearest.

I am celebrating with you and sending love to you.

Pamela xx 

Thanks Pamela
Know that your words have always held great meaning for me and you've been absolutely instrumental in me getting where I'm at now.
Your support and encouragement is absolutely Priceless to me GF.
And yes I'm definitely looking forward to the future and the two of us sharing experiences. It sure will be interesting to see where we're both that in a couple years, I'm really looking forward to it.

  much love to you sweetheart.

And WOW Arianna
You are one hot potato now dear.
You might have to beat your boyfriend off with a stick now. lol
That also must have been a lot of fun for you, I'm still looking forward to my first fem haircut.

I think you look simply wonderful and smarvellous GF !!

Tanya, my dear friend! I already know about your feelings, you told me a lot. But I wanna say it once more, I'm happy to see you happy Someday I'll catch up with you lol

Hey Alice
I have no doubt that not only will you catch up with me you're going to surpass me girl.
And you know what really makes me happy is to see how well you're fitting in to your second family here.
I also have little doubt that you will achieve all the goals that you want.
And congratulations for being tobacco-free for 5 days this just proves that your willpower is extremely strong indeed.
All the very best to you sweetheart.

And there's one thing I'd like to add on to my 2 month report that I wasn't sure of yesterday but I am today.
  I kind of got trampled by one of my Huskies the other day while I was laying on the floor and I thought the pain in my chest area was from that but now I know for sure that the pain that's coming from my nipples are not from my dog.
There's definitely something starting to happen there.  (Yay!!)

Quote from: Tatiana 79 on September 06, 2018, 12:22:58 PM
Hey Alice
I have no doubt that not only will you catch up with me you're going to surpass me girl.
And you know what really makes me happy is to see how well you're fitting in to your second family here.
I also have little doubt that you will achieve all the goals that you want.
And congratulations for being tobacco-free for 5 days this just proves that your willpower is extremely strong indeed.
All the very best to you sweetheart.

And there's one thing I'd like to add on to my 2 month report that I wasn't sure of yesterday but I am today.
  I kind of got trampled by one of my Huskies the other day while I was laying on the floor and I thought the pain in my chest area was from that but now I know for sure that the pain that's coming from my nipples are not from my dog.
There's definitely something starting to happen there.  (Yay!!)

OMG girl I know exactly what you're talkin about all I got to do is brush up against my nipples and it hurts like I have never felt before it's wonderful isn't it LOL

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Haha sounds like someone here got the boobs Congratulations, Tanya ^_^