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1 week of HRT
14 years ago
So an update on HRT. I am not quite at the week mark yet as I started last wednesday but I am already noticing some things, now some of them are likely just due to the increased confidence I have now that I am on HRT so I'll list them
1. Mood difference: I am having some pretty severe mood swings and they kind of scare me, I am working on getting them under control. One minute I will be chipper and the next I will be extremely angry over something so small. I also get my feelings hurt easier. Generally I feel softer if that is a descriptive word
2. Self confidence: I have alot more self confidence that isn't due to HRT it's just because I have made it this far and I finally feel like I am being recognised as a female and people are very accepting in general.
3. Hot flashes: This only happened once so far but I had a lengthy hot flash two nights ago which is a sign the hormones are working. I know this isn't in my imagination because I had NO idea hot flashes were a side effect I thought something was wrong until
sultry told me
4.Slight breast discomfort. It's not so much pain it's a dull ache occasionally. I am constantly aware of the feeling of my chest against my shirt above all else.
Anyway that's my update. I'm really happy with how things are going. I am going to go test my blood pressure tonight and make sure it's where it should be.
I also got put on set shifts at work as I need the consistancy. I will now work 5:30pm-2:00am and have wednesdays and thursdays off.
1. Mood difference: I am having some pretty severe mood swings and they kind of scare me, I am working on getting them under control. One minute I will be chipper and the next I will be extremely angry over something so small. I also get my feelings hurt easier. Generally I feel softer if that is a descriptive word
2. Self confidence: I have alot more self confidence that isn't due to HRT it's just because I have made it this far and I finally feel like I am being recognised as a female and people are very accepting in general.
3. Hot flashes: This only happened once so far but I had a lengthy hot flash two nights ago which is a sign the hormones are working. I know this isn't in my imagination because I had NO idea hot flashes were a side effect I thought something was wrong until
sultry told me4.Slight breast discomfort. It's not so much pain it's a dull ache occasionally. I am constantly aware of the feeling of my chest against my shirt above all else.
Anyway that's my update. I'm really happy with how things are going. I am going to go test my blood pressure tonight and make sure it's where it should be.
I also got put on set shifts at work as I need the consistancy. I will now work 5:30pm-2:00am and have wednesdays and thursdays off.
I'm excited either way.
anyway, what are hot flashes? tummy cramps or something?
One day, we'll both be what we want nd need to be, and be proud, happy women!
*hugs*
Congrats - I didn't have hot flashes, or the extreme mood swings you do, but I did have some issues along those lines.
Anyway, welcome! :D
Talk with you laters hon!
Can't wait to talk to you and steal your book XD If I get a chance. I have to go to bed early as I work at 3:00am you're time... it's brutal.
Right now, I need to sleep kinda soon. 8Am my time comes way too F'ng early.
Self confidence is always good. I wish I had better self confidence.
Given you're essentially going through growth in such a short period of time, things are going to feel a bit weird <3 Good luck!
Lost alot of weight those first few months too - like the almost entire opposite if what normally happens.
Still, no complaints. I had a bit of a emotionally unstable period of time late dec/early jan (and I have patches every now and again) but overall I'm much more stable then I used to be.
It's really good. :D I hope my Sis gets there. She will, I have faith.
I know Miss Sultry is just as proud of you as I am and you know that no amount of crazy mood swings are gonna scare us away And you know as always if you get too moody I'll be sure to pull you back in and keep you in line. *runs my fingers through your hair reassuringly* Just as a good Mistress should
It all sounds pretty normal. I'm glad it's going well. *hugs* It's good to have confidence. :D
Wish I could help you, but my expierence in this kind of treatment is pretty limited x3 haha sorry :c
I know the amount of estrogen a person is on should be determined by their bodies tolerance and by how much estrogen they have in their blood. Like Miss Katja she is on a ton of estrogen but it's because she has a high blood level of it. I'm just taking what the doctor prescribes I am not messing with the meds one bit. Even on two I am happy with what's happening. but if she says she wants me to try four then I'm definitely excited!.