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This thread is so certain members can see the views of others on this subject
Administration of estrogen to a person complaining of gender depravation anxiety or gender issues is an extremely common method and used as a test by many therapists and doctors
If the person settles, feels normal or happier then estrogen use is usually continued or advised
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From a well known trans person
The sexual aspect has always evolved around being identified as a woman in my fantasies. The sexual component seems to be a way of making the fantasy real for a short time. After all there is perhaps no better emotional outlet to use if you can only takes things up to a point. The masturbation allows you to suspend the disbelief for a short while. I have always had the sexual component tied in with my gender thoughts ever since I was a small child. I have been masturbating from first memories too. So I'm not like others who say their sexuality reared its head in their teen years.
After a few days of starting hormones I felt a great sense of relief, a positive sense of well being and the feeling that I was at last dealing with my problem. I was put on a low dose (Estraderm TTS 50 patches) which I was happy with, as the dose given was making me feel much better in myself. I felt more like me. My therapist told me I was feeling better as my thought patterns were now able to flow freely and be processed better with the introduction of estrogen into my system. It was a sign that my brain wiring was actually feminine. How true this is, is another matter.
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I have read things very similar to this, and from my own experience it has definitely proved to be a very useful diagnostic tool. My manager at work said a few weeks ago I seemed less elated about things recently but I realised yes there was a lot of elation when starting but now I feel right in myself - I kind of put it as feeling less like a war was going on in my head and I had stopped loathing myself. I had always suspected (and sort of feared) that I would realise I was transgender but kept finding reasons to put things off. Now I am a lot more settled and mature I definitely felt ready to begin exploring things.
Thats not to say its the right approach for everyone just sort of jumping in at the deep end with things (like me) - but for me it was definitely a case of I knew already, so it was just about putting on the big girl panties (M&S Modal Full Briefs - and they are sooo comfortable - even if they are in the Bridget Jones granny pant category) and doing it. I am not going to go further with things in terms of going full time until I feel ready - but am sort of enjoying the present just feeling right but not having to deal with all that might go with completely jumping the fence. That day really isnt too far away but I feel like I need to prepare myself for it fully - am sort of looking forward to it but want to get all the other stuff out the way first like laser, growing my hair out even more and just feeling completely ready to take the jump.
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(23-01-2018, 08:06 PM)julieTG Wrote: From a well known trans person
The sexual aspect has always evolved around being identified as a woman in my fantasies. The sexual component seems to be a way of making the fantasy real for a short time. After all there is perhaps no better emotional outlet to use if you can only takes things up to a point. The masturbation allows you to suspend the disbelief for a short while. I have always had the sexual component tied in with my gender thoughts ever since I was a small child. I have been masturbating from first memories too. So I'm not like others who say their sexuality reared its head in their teen years.
After a few days of starting hormones I felt a great sense of relief, a positive sense of well being and the feeling that I was at last dealing with my problem. I was put on a low dose (Estraderm TTS 50 patches) which I was happy with, as the dose given was making me feel much better in myself. I felt more like me. My therapist told me I was feeling better as my thought patterns were now able to flow freely and be processed better with the introduction of estrogen into my system. It was a sign that my brain wiring was actually feminine. How true this is, is another matter.
YES!! I can totally identify with the first sentence, in my case, me
en femme with another woman. Man parts not required!
The second paragraph is so true. The first time I started PM, the first noticeable effect was on my mood, temperament and mellowing of the Alpha Male to an accommodating, much less assertive personality. I remember coworkers and friends being puzzled over my reaction, or rather lack thereof in situations where I normally would have gotten spun up. For the first time in my life, I felt acceptance and joy of my feminine side, and embraced her for the first time in my life.
Thanks for sharing that Julie.
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Me too
I went from alpha my way or the highway bull
Too
Empathetic, understanding, caring , leader
Quite a turn
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(23-01-2018, 08:06 PM)julieTG Wrote: After a few days of starting hormones I felt a great sense of relief, a positive sense of well being ....
....making me feel much better in myself. I felt more like me.
Those bits I can 100% relate to! xx
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Well come on Shiraz
We're all waiting?
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(23-01-2018, 10:03 PM)julieTG Wrote: Well come on Shiraz
We're all waiting?
Julie
ROFLMAO
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(23-01-2018, 07:41 PM)julieTG Wrote: This thread is so certain members can see the views of others on this subject
Administration of estrogen to a person complaining of gender depravation anxiety or gender issues is an extremely common method and used as a test by many therapists and doctors
If the person settles, feels normal or happier then estrogen use is usually continued or advised
Julie
We don't care to see another thread turn into a trans-misogynistic rant from certain members.
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Perhaps, and I`m just guessing here!
That because he identifies as Male Only and has told us he`s a Man many many times, and even started a thread to the effect that people such as myself were scaring new users away. maybe he wouldn`t see this thread because it`s in the `Transgender` sub-forum.
