Crossdressing & Transgender & A̲L̲L̲I̲E̲S̲ Discussion v. Thread Reassignment Surgery - General

Hair also helps. Depending on your facial structure. [editline]3rd March 2016[/editline] [QUOTE=Jamsponge;49860744]Well, I'm at a natural disadvantage with that because I have both eczema and dry skin (separate conditions) from my parents. And even with medical-strength skin cream and all kinds of other shit, there's only so much which can be done. But yeah, hopefully hormones will do me a favour.[/quote] I know your pain. My eczema used to be so bad that i could move my neck without my skin cracking. It also went away completely once I started hormones. Another thing that helps with eczema is to keep hydrated and keep your allergies in check. [Quote] Does anyone have any random makeup tips for the meantime, though?[/QUOTE] Cant really help you there, still experimenting with that myself.

keep my allergies in check aka moving away from the shithole that is central texas so that cedar won't cause my body to literally melt anymore

[QUOTE=Jamsponge;49860744]Well, I'm at a natural disadvantage with that because I have both eczema and dry skin (separate conditions) from my parents. And even with medical-strength skin cream and all kinds of other shit, there's only so much which can be done. But yeah, hopefully hormones will do me a favour. [editline]3rd March 2016[/editline] Does anyone have any random makeup tips for the meantime, though?[/QUOTE] There are cosmetics that are made for dry skin. I remember my mother buying some from Macys at a mall.

once I get my bloodwork back im gonna start self-medding yay!!

[QUOTE=Jamsponge;49860744]Well, I'm at a natural disadvantage with that because I have both eczema and dry skin [/QUOTE] Personally, hormones made a massive difference for me. Sandpaper eblows+dried out skin in places, now smooth+healthy.

[QUOTE=Judas;49862103]once I get my bloodwork back im gonna start self-medding yay!![/QUOTE] Is self medding your only option?

[QUOTE=Kyle902;49863342]Is self medding your only option?[/QUOTE] yeah

I finally took a selfie that I didn't delete within 5 seconds of looking at it [thumb]http://i.imgur.com/SqjQhYh.jpg[/thumb] bonus [url]http://i.imgur.com/mXAaAeW.jpg[/url]

[QUOTE=Kyle902;49863342]Is self medding your only option?[/QUOTE] We've searched literally everywhere and we cant find anything. This is our only option at least for the time being. We have a doctor who we informed and she will be monitoring her and everything to make sure she is safe.

People down here are miss'ng me regularly down here, they must be blind, or I might have some hope.

Or perhaps the improved skin is from the 200 gallons of water I end up drinking. thanks spiro

[QUOTE=emly;49869782]Or perhaps the improved skin is from the 200 gallons of water I end up drinking. thanks spiro[/QUOTE] Don't forget the exercise you get from running to the bathroom every hour

[QUOTE=Ms. Gyroscope;49867492]We've searched literally everywhere and we cant find anything. This is our only option at least for the time being. [B]We have a doctor who we informed and she will be monitoring her and everything to make sure she is safe.[/B][/QUOTE] self-medding worries me but this is a perfect self-med scenario

I've been on the fence about how I felt about my gender for years. I didn't pay much attention to it until high school, but I was an anxious person for years. My inability to understand and articulate my thoughts and feelings about my femininity, combined with a perceived lack of people with whom I could discuss them, means that I've spent basically the latter half of my life worrying, and bottling things up, and feeling worse and worse as time passed. Today is the day I finally got sick of lying to myself and everyone around me, and tried reaching out for some help for once. My financial situation is bad, but I am trying to find a shrink to help me process my thoughts and, maybe, go through the transition process. I still don't know how I feel exactly. I know that I have wanted to be feminine ever since I was a small child, but I also don't want to assume that the all-pervading sense of never feeling comfortable in my own skin that I've coped with for years is simply me wishing I was a woman without having to hide it. All I know is that taking the first steps towards understanding what the fuck's going on in my head are already a relief, as belated as they may be (I'm 24, which is both far too late for me to not have my head on straight and also apparently a late age to undergo reassignment therapy if I were to make that decision). I don't know how I'll begin to cope with the idea of my friends and family possibly disapproving, but that's something else I'll have to overcome when I inevitably have to come clean. I hope anybody out there who's in the same situation is staying strong.

alright. I am 22, almost 23 and I've already lost a lot of hair from my temples and am thinning quite a bit on top as well. losing your hair is bad enough as a cis guy, but combined with the realisation that you are probably trans and had much more hair less than 2 years ago, the regret is hard to bear. since I live in the UK, it may be over a year until I can get on HRT. as soon as I realised what was probably up, I got on 1mg finasteride ASAP, but I think I could probably do with something stronger, plus it's expensive as shit. has anyone had any experience/luck with avodart (dutasteride) for this purpose? [editline]6th March 2016[/editline] [QUOTE=The_Funk;49877456]I've been on the fence about how I felt about my gender for years. I didn't pay much attention to it until high school, but I was an anxious person for years. My inability to understand and articulate my thoughts and feelings about my femininity, combined with a perceived lack of people with whom I could discuss them, means that I've spent basically the latter half of my life worrying, and bottling things up, and feeling worse and worse as time passed. Today is the day I finally got sick of lying to myself and everyone around me, and tried reaching out for some help for once. My financial situation is bad, but I am trying to find a shrink to help me process my thoughts and, maybe, go through the transition process. I still don't know how I feel exactly. I know that I have wanted to be feminine ever since I was a small child, but I also don't want to assume that the all-pervading sense of never feeling comfortable in my own skin that I've coped with for years is simply me wishing I was a woman without having to hide it. All I know is that taking the first steps towards understanding what the fuck's going on in my head are already a relief, as belated as they may be (I'm 24, which is both far too late for me to not have my head on straight and also apparently a late age to undergo reassignment therapy if I were to make that decision). I don't know how I'll begin to cope with the idea of my friends and family possibly disapproving, but that's something else I'll have to overcome when I inevitably have to come clean. I hope anybody out there who's in the same situation is staying strong.[/QUOTE] it seems we are in similar positions. I've had such a confusing life, and if I paid attention to the signs I probably would have realised much earlier that I was trans... I just really, really didn't want to believe it. I also thought my experience was nothing like other trans people and I just had a weird fetish or something. hoo boy, did I ignore all the evidence to the contrary. according to people on asktransgender, 24 is not too late at all. but they also say it's never too late until you're dead, so whatever. we will have to face this at some point [editline]6th March 2016[/editline] I even posted in this thread under an alt, saying I was just a crossdresser. holy shit, I want to die, I'm so stupid

[t]http://i.imgur.com/qF5zmo0.jpg[/t] Guymode pic. I'm split on if I should do shit to my eyebrows are not because they're aren't visible half the time. Also I'm wondering if my chin and jaw are too masculine.

That's your guy mode? holy shit

I mean to be honest, I don't have a girl mode at the moment because when I open my mouth whales start singing

I found out that there are parents lobbying for a Change of Law in Australia that allows the Parent of an Underage Trans person to start HRT without going through the Family Court [url]http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/kids/fighting-for-isabelle-the-battle-for-transgender-kids-to-get-access-to-crosssex-hormones/news-story/1083395b247646e0db8b6888a5d8334e[/url] Read that. So I decided it is a good time to start a petition and get this fire burning. I know it probably won't do anything, but it's the thought that counts right? [url]https://www.change.org/p/malcolm-turnball-give-parents-full-control-remove-the-family-court-from-transgender-issues[/url] Feel free to sign it and spread it.

Girl, you look amazing. The guy mode still doesn't fail you? I'm surprised.

[QUOTE=The_Funk;49877456]I've been on the fence about how I felt about my gender for years. I didn't pay much attention to it until high school, but I was an anxious person for years. My inability to understand and articulate my thoughts and feelings about my femininity, combined with a perceived lack of people with whom I could discuss them, means that I've spent basically the latter half of my life worrying, and bottling things up, and feeling worse and worse as time passed. Today is the day I finally got sick of lying to myself and everyone around me, and tried reaching out for some help for once. My financial situation is bad, but I am trying to find a shrink to help me process my thoughts and, maybe, go through the transition process.[/quote] Its good that you're not bottling it up anymore. What state do you live in? I might be able to help you narrow down your search a little bit. Also a good portion of shrinks charge you a fee scaled to your current income so you might not end up paying too much for therapy. [quote] I still don't know how I feel exactly. I know that I have wanted to be feminine ever since I was a small child, but I also don't want to assume that the all-pervading sense of never feeling comfortable in my own skin that I've coped with for years is simply me wishing I was a woman without having to hide it. All I know is that taking the first steps towards understanding what the fuck's going on in my head are already a relief, as belated as they may be (I'm 24, which is both far too late for me to not have my head on straight and also apparently a late age to undergo reassignment therapy if I were to make that decision). I don't know how I'll begin to cope with the idea of my friends and family possibly disapproving, but that's something else I'll have to overcome when I inevitably have to come clean. I hope anybody out there who's in the same situation is staying strong.[/QUOTE] 24 isn't that late of an age to transition tbh. You should be fine in that regard. As for the family and friends, I suggest you do some probing to see who would be accepting and who wouldn't be. [editline]6th March 2016[/editline] [QUOTE=Turnips5;49878463]alright. I am 22, almost 23 and I've already lost a lot of hair from my temples and am thinning quite a bit on top as well. losing your hair is bad enough as a cis guy, but combined with the realisation that you are probably trans and had much more hair less than 2 years ago, the regret is hard to bear.[/quote] Estrogen can in some cases reverse male pattern baldness. There is a good chance that your hair loss will reverse itself if you get on hormones. [quote] since I live in the UK, it may be over a year until I can get on HRT. as soon as I realised what was probably up, I got on 1mg finasteride ASAP, but I think I could probably do with something stronger, plus it's expensive as shit. has anyone had any experience/luck with avodart (dutasteride) for this purpose?[/quote] Can't help you there, but out of curiosity were those prescribed or are you self-medicating? [quote] it seems we are in similar positions. I've had such a confusing life, and if I paid attention to the signs I probably would have realised much earlier that I was trans... I just really, really didn't want to believe it. I also thought my experience was nothing like other trans people and I just had a weird fetish or something. hoo boy, did I ignore all the evidence to the contrary.[/quote] A lot of trans people end up thinking its just a weird fetish at first. Its normal. [quote] according to people on asktransgender, 24 is not too late at all. but they also say it's never too late until you're dead, so whatever. we will have to face this at some point[/quote] If Caitlyn Jenner can transition at her age and come out fine then 22 is not going to be an issue. You're only 3 years older then me after all. [quote] I even posted in this thread under an alt, saying I was just a crossdresser. holy shit, I want to die, I'm so stupid[/QUOTE] Don't be embarrassed, its nothing to be ashamed. [editline]6th March 2016[/editline] Also just some general advice in regards to hormones. DO NOT SELF MED unless it is your LAST RESORT.

[QUOTE=Kyle902;49879896] A lot of trans people end up thinking its just a weird fetish at first. Its normal. [/QUOTE] Oh boy. Looks like I have some thinking to do. :worried:

[QUOTE=Kyle902;49879896]Estrogen can in some cases reverse male pattern baldness. There is a good chance that your hair loss will reverse itself if you get on hormones. Can't help you there, but out of curiosity were those prescribed or are you self-medicating? [/QUOTE] they are prescribed through a kind of self-assessment thing with Boots online pharmacy, so yeah. 1mg finasteride (propecia) is something prescribed for MPB in cis men all the time, so I'm not too worried about side effects from that. it should stop it from getting any worse at least, but I'd really like to go for the regrowth if at all possible [quote]If Caitlyn Jenner can transition at her age and come out fine then 22 is not going to be an issue. You're only 3 years older then me after all.[/quote] it's true, but Caitlyn had the cold hard cash for all sorts of shit I simply can't afford. however, I appreciate the sentiment. [quote] Don't be embarrassed, its nothing to be ashamed. [editline]6th March 2016[/editline] Also just some general advice in regards to hormones. DO NOT SELF MED unless it is your LAST RESORT.[/QUOTE] I probably won't self med, I'm aware of the risks etc. and I'd really need to get my levels done anyway. I'm all super new to this anyway, I need some more time to sort it all out mentally. next step is to print out the NHS guidelines for gender dysphoria and gently probe my GP for a referral. thanks very much for the reply [editline]6th March 2016[/editline] I really wish something like the informed consent model existed in the UK though. I want to be able to tell a doctor "hey, just so you know I'm gonna take these drugs and there's nothing you can do to stop me, so I would like to pay for blood tests to make sure I'm in normal ranges". instead you have to wait forever and then some more and go through what sounds like hideous gatekeeping, I just want to stop my body from masculinizing further damn it

So yesterday I slept for 12 hours. The day before that I slept 18. I never sleep that long. Should I be worried at all?

oestrogen made me worse at video games :c

It's pretty wild listening to the older guys at work talk about transgender stuff. Hearing them use the "Adam and Steve" rhyme unironically and saying how kids today must be so confused since they didn't grow up in [i]the good old days [/i]. If these dinosaurs are what you have to put up with, my heart goes out to you.

[QUOTE=Hashmere;49883864]It's pretty wild listening to the older guys at work talk about transgender stuff. Hearing them use the "Adam and Steve" rhyme unironically and saying how kids today must be so confused since they didn't grow up in [i]the good old days [/i]. If these dinosaurs are what you have to put up with, my heart goes out to you.[/QUOTE] You get used to it after some time, as awful as that sounds.

[QUOTE=Shark Bones;49883658]So yesterday I slept for 12 hours. The day before that I slept 18. I never sleep that long. Should I be worried at all?[/QUOTE] Are you tired a lot? Are you not eating a lot of iron-rich food? You might have low iron in your blood. I'm pretty certain I do (I know I haven't been eating much meat or any other iron-rich stuff lately), and it makes me constantly exhausted most of the time and no amount of sleep is ever enough to stop me feeling tired.

I saw my best friend's memorial today and now I can't stop crying again.

i dont know how but my ex somehow found out she was trans, got a therapist to write approval, and got the appointment for hrt things in the span of 2 months. in [I]Mississippi[/I]. what