I'm curious if this is just me. Or if others have had
A similar experience. I've been hrt for a year now
And the last couple months I've gone threw a very hard
Time with stress and depression. I dealt with both
Prior to starting my transition but before I remember
I handled stress on a more even level. Now my mood
Fluctuates , I'll cry for periods , then I'm happy
In between some days I feel fine then the next
I feel like I'm going crazy. My aunt was diagnosed as being
Bipolar around the same time I was coming out and I was starting hrt
Actually I think may of even been part of the same conversation
I know a great aunt was bipolar as well. I'm wondering
If perhaps I am as well and maybe the symptoms where more
Dormant before  or masked by my disphoria and now I'm noticing it
I know I've always had up and downs in my moods just
Much less before. Has anyone else noticed anything with them
Or had something that was dormant pushed to the surface once they started
Being on hormones . I'm just curious. If I'm the only one

I have experienced this.

It is possible your T levels & E levels need to be checked. If T levels go below normal female range the symptoms you described can manifest.

I needed to reduce my anti-androgen to overcome this.

Also working out a regimen with your prescribing doctor that suits your goals and then sticking to it should result in stable mood and disposition.

I made the mistake of going on and off hormones as my domestic situation went through mini crises. The end result was symptoms you described.

The first 12 months should get you used to hormones after a few ups & downs.

If you need to test life back on natural T levels you need at least 6 months.

Wishing you the best personal outcome,

Kirsten.

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stress will always be part of HRT. I myself have to take diazepam daily just to relieve from anxiety and stress

I was pretty stressed before hrt. But testosterone fueled stress led to anger, depression, overeating and alcohol use.  Now on estrogen, I still overeat, I'm still short tempered a times, feel depressed... Alcohol use is something I think I'll always have a contension with...
But, the reasons why I'm stressed now are different. 

Still, an important part of hrt is assessing, and yes, deciding, whether the effects are worth it. 

I think mentally my emotions are finally making sense for me... I feel an ease with day to day situations or transactions. I tend to overthink every single thing I say or do, which I still do, but I feel a bit less embarrassed and ashamed about my actions or reactions... What does stress me out is worrying if others are treating me badly when they clock me... Usually this is because of my voice. Also, I'm very cautious around certain people and honestly I'm learning who to not trust. But I think that might just help me in the long run...

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Everyone has stressors in their life whether or not they are transgender or not.  Everyone deals with stress different.  And stress can wreak all kinds of havoc on your body as well as your emotional and psychological health.
And then of course everyone deals with stress differently, and a lot of that is tied up in our own psychology.

Just because you have ups and down in your stress level and mood doesn't mean you are bipolar or are suffering from another form of psychological disorder. When your mood and stress levels fluctuate up and down have to tried any inwards reflection to see if you can identify what is causing you to feel up or down, or what is stressing you out?  In any event, if you feel like these moods swings or these up and down waves and/or stress is dictating or otherwise running your life, I would recommend talking to your (a) therapist about it and I am sure that they can help you (over time) not only manage these fluctuations in mood and stress, but also help you understand why you feel that way.

But remember you are not alone in dealing with these things you have friends ,family, people here and of course you can always find a good therapist that you can connect with.

Remember, only you can control how you feel and react to these things.  But step one is acknowledging them (which you seem to have done by talking about it here) and then Step Two is setting your mind to taking back control.