Starting HRT Again

[jeri1973]

Just wanted to say how happy I am that I'll be restarting Hormones this next Thursday. I started back in April of 2012 and was on them until life caused me to stop cold turkey 3+ months.

Well now I've come to the conclusion that life is no life when you're not living as the person you know you really are. I know without a doubt that I'm a woman inside and now it's time to fully transition my life fully. My therapist I awesome as is my HRT doctor.

I can promise that this time there is NO turning back. Can't wait to feel the nipple pain again, Can't wait to feel the softer skin again, can't wait to feel the emotional peace again, basically I can't wait to finally be me inside and out.

I guess you can tell I'm a little excited! Next Thursday can't get here fast enough.

Look for updates and if anyone has HRT updates and what to expect in next few weeks feel free to share them.

Have a great day

Jeri

[Sandra]

Seeing as you said you've already been on hormones I assume that you will know what to expect in the next few weeks...and you already listed a couple of things.

[Jorja]

I can promise that this time there is NO turning back. Jeri

Do not make this promise to us. Make it to yourself if and only if you are serious about it.

Good Luck and Best Wishes

[jeri1973]

Jorja,
that's exactly who I made the promise to a few weeks ago. I've got to be true to myself for the first time in my life. I just wanted everyone to know how committed I am this time.

[I Am Paula]

Although I can't for an instant imagine quitting, welcome back.

[Starling]

Well, I'm one who quit too, after a couple of months, for reasons beyond my control. Life has a way of rearing up and biting. But I hope to get back where you are now, on your true path again, with hope and determination. Persevere!

:) Lallie

[Alexand]

You sound very happy, I wish you all the best :-)

[Cathypb]

I too had to stop (years ago) due to "life getting in the way". It was pure heck during the hiatus, but it has been wonderfully blissful since being back on the regime. Good luck getting your groove back!

[jeri1973]

Well after 2 years of being off HRT, I am officially back on it. I have moved to a new state so I have had to find a new therapist, a new doctor, and so much more. After some time I was sent to a doctor for bloodwork and prescriptions. The doctor that I am seeing is very conservative as far as dosages are concerned as to not "shock your body" as he said at my appointment.

So all of that being said, I now have THE BIG E flowing through my body. He is starting me out on just "E" for a few weeks as he said my "T" levels were already low for a male. We will be increasing and adding "T" blockers in time.

I was only on HRT for 3 months before, so I know that changes are a while down the road but mentally just knowing that I have that little pill to take each day has given me peace for the first time in a long time.

I thank you all for your updates of how HRT is affecting you and I will keep you all posted on my progress as well.

Thanks for all of your encouragment as well.

[Cheryl123]

Jeri, I'm so happy you have returned to HRT. I can't imagine being off for 2 years, but things I know. The important thing is you're back again. I've been on HRT for 11 months. About 3 weeks after I started I had doubts and stopped for a week. Then 3 months ago I stopped again for about two weeks. The irony is I was feeling so good on HRT I didn't think I needed it. So stupid! I discovered testosterone is a poison to me .. it makes me angry which I turn onto myself. I hate myself and anyone who likes me because how could they be so stupid to like a person such as I? I'll never quit now.

I'm taking about 2/3 of the maximum safe amount of Estrogen and only a small about of T-blockers because I can't tolerate them very well. My skin has become noticeable softer, especially on my thighs. I have noticeable breast growth -- A cup -- and need to wear a loose shirt in guy mode. But the greatest change is emotional. A day or so after beginning, and like you I started on a small amount -- such a wonderful peace and calmness came over me. As many mentioned, I felt "normal". In the past 2 months my personality has changed remarkably. I'm friendlier, more self-assured, I love to talk and meet new people and this is in guy or girl mode. Before I was just the opposite. And when I'm in guy mode, I'm still a girl -- a cross dressing girl! So even if there were no physical changes I would still take HRT just for the psychological and emotional changes. These are the most important to me.

[Sarah M]

I have been on HRT a year an I'm still having the sore nipples an loving it, I love the soft an smooth skin and everything an the changes to my mind.