Six days without HRT.
Last Wednesday I just sort of gave up.
I feel awful.
Last Wednesday I just sort of gave up.
I feel awful.
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Why? HRT isn't just about changing your physical self. It's the mentsl stuff more than anything. If it helps you get through this, take it.
I just decided I was going to stop. Thought I could. Beginning to realise it’s probably not a choice, or at least not one without negative consequences.
You absolutely SHOULD have the right to go to the correct toilet, to exist. That's not up for debate.
But things have got more difficult- especially in your head which has been fighting this anyway.
You need the help it gives.
I think you should get back on it.
But it's your choice.
Several days without it… well, it’s probably reinforcing the point.
So… you’re right.
And… I see your point.
The internal battle has a lot to do with decades of self-imposed repression.
Last week I thought I could/should press pause. I’m beginning to think it’s just not an option.
I am who I am. We all are. Why should I hide?
*big hug*
That’s not the point.
After srs, and covid, when I got long covid, getting hrt was difficult, and my new Dr's refused to supply me with hrt, or diabetes meds, or even serts, been now 2yrs
Tried (nearly) all the anxiety / depression meds, never going back there again except in a dire emergency. They work well for eg some members of my family, but they just made me feel awful.
And hope you're getting whatever kind of support you need. ♥️
I've been in that situation before, as I'm sure have many others.
It's quite easy after a while to forget the positive effect on your mental wellbeing. Even more so if anti trans ghouls sneak in your mind and reduce you to...
When I dismiss how much HRT positively effects my general wellbeing - completely separate to anything about my appearance - on the occasions I've stopped. My MH spirals down and because of my dismissal I don't make the connection and it makes it worse.
Sorry I'm waffling. I hope this isn't patronising, just wanted to share as a late transitioner. Whatever you do be compassionate to you
We *will* prevail.
Y'know I love your 'little steps' talk. Even in my life I see the wisdom in that & when you mention that, it reminds me...& by jaysus I oft need reminding!
But sometimes even my little steps take me in the wrong direction, but being little steps means not so far before I realise. Again🫂