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OK my question, is starting NBE as a means of quieting a life long inner turmoil of longings to be female a viable reason for starting a program?

I think it really depends on the extent of your gender dysphoria. For those who have mild to moderate gender dysphoria, I would say probably yes. However, for those who have known all their lives they are really female and have suffered inner turmoil because of it, pursuing NBE may be what convinces you that transitioning is the best path to take as far as being who you really are.

Can NBE be an actual answer for one who deeply desires to keep so many I love from the "collateral damage" of my full transition and yet provide some respite from the life long inner struggle?

It could be. But as I said earlier, I think it depends on how you respond to NBE. You may find NBE helps to relieve some of your inner turmoil, or you may find your desire to transition intensifies.

If yes, can this be achieved with a RC/FG/SP regimen rather than a PM program?

Like Sarah, I've taken RC/FG/SP for a few months prior to taking pm. I didn't experience any mental benefits from these herbs. Furthermore, one reason why I switched to pm was I was doubtful of my progress with RC/FG/SP.

I think something to keep in mind is not everyone gets a mental benefit from taking pm.