Alana's Journey

[Gina P]

Sorry your are feeling the mood rollercoaster. I hope its only temporary. Hormone levels can have a lot to do with that. When was the last time you had your levels checked? I hope it passes.
Hugs sister
Gina

[Sephirah]

You're gorgous, AA. Whenever you feel down, hold onto that okay?

From one of your biggest cheerleaders and someone who believes in you very much.

*monster hugs*

[Alana Ashleigh]

Work was canceled today due to the cold weather. I had the option to come in, or take a PTO day. I took a PTO day, and was able to start my weekend early. 😎

[Dances With Trees]

Enjoy your long weekend, Alana!

[Alana Ashleigh]

I haven't shaved in a a few weeks, and having all that scruff on my face has been upsetting me, so I finally shaved. It's a relief to get that growth off my face. I've never had a ton of dysphoria from my facial hair, but it was starting to cause me discomfort.

[davina61]

I have to have a smooth shave every morning or else its a bit triggering, grey/white hairs so they dont show and not much growth but I need a smooth face. I get through a lot of razor blades to get a good shave.

[Alana Ashleigh]

Today was a really rough day. I've felt very down and discouraged all day. I hurt my back at the gym this morning, and that's added to all the unpleasantness I'm dealing with.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Today was a really rough day. I've felt very down and discouraged all day. I hurt my back at the gym this morning, and that's added to all the unpleasantness I'm dealing with.

Hey Alana,
Those days are such a struggle when you can't get out of feeling down. Kinda all encompassing. I can't make it go away, but you're not alone. I hope that you can work through whatever is particularly adding to this feeling and find some peace soon. Of course I'm sending all my love kindness and hugs to you. I'm always open to reading both ups and downs people experience and helping if I can 😊

Love Charlotte 😻

[ChrissyRyan]

Alana,


Get some rest.  Take a relaxing bath.  Think of happy moments.



Chrissy

[Alana Ashleigh]

I made an observation today: I made a note in December when I was feeling down, and some of the feelings I was experiencing. On Sunday and Monday when was feeling down, it was happening at the same time as in December. I'm not sure what to make of this.

[Alana Ashleigh]

Despite the negative feelings I was experiencing early in the week, I've had a ton of unexpected validation this week, and have been feeling a ton of euphoria today.

... I'll take it. 😁

[ChrissyRyan]

Despite the negative feelings I was experiencing early in the week, I've had a ton of unexpected validation this week, and have been feeling a ton of euphoria today.

... I'll take it. 😁

That is nice to hear Alana!

Chrissy

[Alana Ashleigh]

I'm really noticing the changes from HRT from today... my chest has been sore, achy, and tender, and my hips, and lower body feel so much bigger and prominent now. Puberty 2.0 is in full swing.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

Glad to hear that HRT is working out so well. I'm betting thats got to feel good having those affects on your hips and such 😊

Charlotte 😻

[Alana Ashleigh]

Glad to hear that HRT is working out so well. I'm betting thats got to feel good having those affects on your hips and such 😊

Charlotte 😻

Charlotte, it feels sooo good. The Shapewear I ordered was delivered this morning. It's giving my lower body a nice boost.

Alana

[ChrissyRyan]

Charlotte, it feels sooo good. The Shapewear I ordered was delivered this morning. It's giving my lower body a nice boost.

Alana

Sometimes ads for lower shapewear have before and after images, before and after wearing the shapewear. Although tempted, with the looks of a shapelier butt, I have not bought any except for some upper shapewear.  I do not use them now, I gave those away.  I still have a corset but I have not used it in quite awhile. 

I figure I just want to be me to the world!

[Alana Ashleigh]

I've been having a very euphoric week. However, I've been having anxiety issues. It started last weekend, and I had it happen again tonight. I've had anxiety since I was in college. The anxiety I'm feeling feels out of proportion to what I'm worried about. I feel like I did when I was a teenager worrying about things that I didn't need to worry about. I'm curious if the anxiety is hormone related.

[Charlotte Kitty ✅]

I've been having a very euphoric week. However, I've been having anxiety issues. It started last weekend, and I had it happen again tonight. I've had anxiety since I was in college. The anxiety I'm feeling feels out of proportion to what I'm worried about. I feel like I did when I was a teenager worrying about things that I didn't need to worry about. I'm curious if the anxiety is hormone related.

Glad to hear you're having a good week. However anxiety is pretty rough and like you sometimes I go through periods where there is always something to worry about. You basically can't relax. I'm guessing hormones can affect this. When I took progesterone via a more direct route it threw me into deep anxiety. Taken orally no problem.

Also though, anxiety can be transient with things like tiredness, energy, illnesses, weather and such. The first I know that I'm getting a cold or flu is sometimes feeling on edge. We are all different so if it carries on maybe get your levels checked and also general health if you wish.

Charlotte 😻

[ChrissyRyan]

I've been having a very euphoric week. However, I've been having anxiety issues. It started last weekend, and I had it happen again tonight. I've had anxiety since I was in college. The anxiety I'm feeling feels out of proportion to what I'm worried about. I feel like I did when I was a teenager worrying about things that I didn't need to worry about. I'm curious if the anxiety is hormone related.

This too I hope passes for you. 

Chrissy

[davina61]

A saying told to me by the old boys when I started work. You die if you worry, you die if you don't so why worry. Makes sense to me.