Emotions

[ReneeT]

When I started HRT I was skeptical that I would see any cognitive or emotional changes and, for the first 6-8 months i did not. However, in the last few months things have changed. Whereas i hardly ever cried previously, tears are now just one sad thought away. My wife and i had a rough patch right before Christmas and I was an emotional mess. I honestly think I became dehydrated from crying! I dont mind this emotionality at all. In fact, i feel more connected to others. It is a big change, though.

[Shapeshiffter]

I find crying to be a wonderful release after all the years in hiding. almost something to be savored.

[robyn1114]

I'm sorry about the rough patch, I hope things are better now.

[Aprilrain]

welcome to the roller coaster ride!

[Deborah_UK]

Renee - I know exactly what you mean, Ive been on hormones now for 19 months (as an aside, today is my second anniversary of going f/t!) - my father passed away 7 years ago and I cried but was "in control", today my former (but still my best friend and soul mate) partners mother passed away, I was in floods, and talking to my former partner on the phone, I could not stop crying (neither could she). So, yes the hormones have really made a difference emotionally (plus the physical changes too!)

[Julia_in_Pa]

Renee,


One's ability to address problems, access situations and react to problems presented is enhanced with the use of HRT.

We are all born with "wiring" that tends to dictate gender when it comes to cognitive brain function.

Women "feel" more concerning problems and solving them where men are more black and white logical thinkers .

When one is born hard wired as trans and in our case male to female HRT does nothing but take our "dirt pathways" that is already present in our brain wiring and it turns it into a "super highway".

HRT strengthens these pathways and in time alters permanently how we think and process information.

Your emotional upheaval is normal and to be expected at this time in your HRT intake.


Julia

[StaceyJane]

I haven't been crying do I do often wonder how much the hormones have affected my feelings and responces.

[Kathryn Martin]

When I started HRT I was skeptical that I would see any cognitive or emotional changes and, for the first 6-8 months i did not. However, in the last few months things have changed. Whereas i hardly ever cried previously, tears are now just one sad thought away. My wife and i had a rough patch right before Christmas and I was an emotional mess. I honestly think I became dehydrated from crying! I dont mind this emotionality at all. In fact, i feel more connected to others. It is a big change, though.

What you describe does not strike as a rollercoaster. Rather, you seem to uncover your emotional self in this new and beautiful way. I had completely suppressed my emotional signature for so many years to the point that at the time of my mothers death I found myself unable to cry and this has continued until recently. I am finally myself and that is something I have wanted for far too long.

[stephiny10]

Renew;
I heave been on hrt for 8 months and like you it has been a long December for my wife and I, and it seems that for the past couple of months tears are coming far more easier,and a lot more often then they use to,but you know what, when they happen I feel much better then before when I would feel embarrassed and hold them in,it just seems to be natural process now

[Princess Jen]

I've been on HRT for over a year now and I do feel that tears have a much easier time escaping but overall I still feel very balanced emotionally. I have yet to experience any real mood swings.

I have noticed that my thinking has become more about emotions. The best way I feel I can relate this is by saying that I cannot have a thought without also having a feeling at the same time, the two are now tied together.

[Bree-asaurus]

I'm not sure if what I actually feel inside has changed, but it's always been way to easy for me to feel other's pain and such.

What I have noticed, with my year and a half on HRT, is that somehow my emotions escape from that pit in my chest and actually effect my body.

So yeah... lots of crying lol! It's also harder to hide when I'm happy or giddy :P

On another note... it seems like every 15 minutes I'm either too hot or too cold... wtf?!?!

[arbon]

There is not rhyme or reason - we put our dog down the other day and as bad as I felt there were no tears, but had to leave the the room a month or so ago because I had a crying fit in the middle of watching one of the transformer movies :straightface: . Also have to be careful with laughing because laughing to hard sometimes turns into crying

[Sammy777]

On another note... it seems like every 15 minutes I'm either too hot or too cold... wtf?!?!
:lol2: Oh I know what you mean.
I have a hoodie that follows me around the house for just that reason. lol.

[moondog]

I balled like a baby watching "How to Train Your Dragon" and I'm not on hormones.

[Traci Elizabeth]

I was that way my first year on HRT and it was super bad. I cried at nothing several times a day. Thank goodness that decreased after my 1st year. It still happens but it now tends to be at an appropriate time or for just cause. During those situations, I still boohoo and I am past 2 years HRT, so we will see if this continues for years to come....It's kinda like being a woman...isn't it.. and that's who we are now RIGHT?.

[Bree-asaurus]

I balled like a baby watching "How to Train Your Dragon" and I'm not on hormones.

LOL! Well just you wait...

My dad, sister and I were driving out to go hiking 1.5 hours away. Halfway there my nausea gets to be too much and I tell my dad to pull over. As I'm leaning over the guardrail dry-heaving I begin to cry. This turns into uncontrollable sobbing that doesn't stop for 20 minutes. We all had to get out of the car and sit on these giant rocks while I try to settle my stomach and stop this uncontrollable crying. They kept telling me everything's okay and asking me what's wrong. It took three or four times but they finally believed me as I sobbingly told them I didn't know why I was crying.

I believe this kind of stuff only happens for the first couple months as your body adjusts to the hormones and depends on the individual though.

Lots of fun to look forward to :D