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[QUOTE=Jawyen;39131856]It's like if they would from now on give all psychiatric patients a balloon, and since is has been shown that several patients have gotten better during this timeline, we have a theory that balloons will cure and make people better. People cannot prove that the balloon wasn't the cure, neither can we prove that it was. And the people selling these products do not feel obligated at all to research further into this as it currently is giving them a great deal of money. I would approve of balloons since they are colorful and have less negative effects :v: Oh, and 1 more thing, the theory is regarding the fact that they could work, but not that they always do. The theory is that they could often have said effect, but not that they always do. So it is quite shady, but I do not deny that they may have helped some people to realise their actual problem, I just think it's quite the gamble and is preventing people to develop their knowledge about the mind and help people in other ways. Oh oh oh, and a theory isn't something that is close to truth but can't be proven. A theory is an idea, a concept that hasn't been proven true or false as of yet.[/QUOTE] Ok, so do you have anything kind of concrete with which to dismiss the efficacy of anti-depressants?
Haven't posted a life sign here for quite a while. I moved out of my dad's house last November because I couldn't stand it anymore and temporarily live with my brother now. I contacted the Job Center for welfare support and getting my own apartment paid by them, which I got both granted a few weeks ago, still looking for an apartment though. I'm also full-time girl mode now, every person in my family knows now as well as all the people in the job-preparing course the job center sent me to. Everyone was really accepting and calls me by "Shana" and uses she/her now etc. First thing I did after getting my money was go clothes shopping for 3 hours straight, feels so great to finally have a good amount of girl's clothes to get me through the weeks fine. Here's 2 most recent pictures of me, I got my hair dyed red last week and I'm loving it, sadly the color is off on the pictures, it's a lot more red actually. [img_thumb]http://w0rf0x.obsidianconflict.net/memyselfandi/IMG_20130106_141510.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://w0rf0x.obsidianconflict.net/memyselfandi/BILD1603.JPG[/img_thumb] So yeah, things seem to finally be getting better, hopefully it stays that way. I'll most likely have an appointment with a psychiatrist this month and with some luck it won't be too long before HRT since I'm full-time now. I also can't wait for facial hair removal, I have to put on so much make-up to hide my shadow, it's not funny anymore.
[QUOTE=quina;39129189]I went with Erin because it shares letters with my old name and sounds pretty. I don't think I'm very creative.[/QUOTE] Nice name, but I really don't get why you'd want to go with one similar to your old name, I've always hated mine.
[QUOTE=Adama;39134059]Haven't posted a life sign here for quite a while. I moved out of my dad's house last November because I couldn't stand it anymore and temporarily live with my brother now. I contacted the Job Center for welfare support and getting my own apartment paid by them, which I got both granted a few weeks ago, still looking for an apartment though. I'm also full-time girl mode now, every person in my family knows now as well as all the people in the job-preparing course the job center sent me to. Everyone was really accepting and calls me by "Shana" and uses she/her now etc. First thing I did after getting my money was go clothes shopping for 3 hours straight, feels so great to finally have a good amount of girl's clothes to get me through the weeks fine. Here's 2 most recent pictures of me, I got my hair dyed red last week and I'm loving it, sadly the color is off on the pictures, it's a lot more red actually. [img_thumb]http://w0rf0x.obsidianconflict.net/memyselfandi/IMG_20130106_141510.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://w0rf0x.obsidianconflict.net/memyselfandi/BILD1603.JPG[/img_thumb] So yeah, things seem to finally be getting better, hopefully it stays that way. I'll most likely have an appointment with a psychiatrist this month and with some luck it won't be too long before HRT since I'm full-time now. I also can't wait for facial hair removal, I have to put on so much make-up to hide my shadow, it's not funny anymore.[/QUOTE] why are you spending taxpayer's money on luxury clothes shopping
[QUOTE=Sobotnik;39133760]Ok, so do you have anything kind of concrete with which to dismiss the efficacy of anti-depressants?[/QUOTE] I haven't really denied it, I've just said that it isn't bullet proof and comes with a great deal of risks. And for me it just doesn't feel like the best solution for all cases, I think it's basically have turned into too much of a routine and it would also be nice if psychiatrists could educate the patient more on the subject aswell since many sees it as just a bunch of "happy pills" without knowing what they are actually doing and what they can do. But at the same time, taking something with the thought of what they are capable of isn't too great for all people either. The subject itself is tricky, which is why I would rather see more focus on other things. But that is my opinion, I just don't want anyone to fall worse by these products. On a related note, a friend of mine managed to feel better by anti depressants, to the point where she felt that she didn't need anymore help. Given her a rather optimistic view that she could go on with her life, simply ignoring the repressive feelings she had. And if the medication is working as intended, she could since it makes one more care free. But when gradually decreasing her dose, the illness gradually raised. Ofcourse, that is also a side to when you quit taking it. But since she hadn't really dealt with her issues due to her optimism, she fell straight back where she started. I'm just saying, it isn't for everyone, and psychiatrists should understand the drug better but at the same time, you can't be given a chart of it as it does affect everyone different. It just feels like adding psychological difficulties to the mental health care which is already given such a low priority in this world.
[QUOTE=DainBramageStudios;39134283]why are you spending taxpayer's money on luxury clothes shopping[/QUOTE] don't be a prick
[QUOTE=DainBramageStudios;39134283]why are you spending taxpayer's money on luxury clothes shopping[/QUOTE] God dammit that money could have gone to the inflated military budget, that selfish cunt.
[QUOTE=DainBramageStudios;39134283]why are you spending taxpayer's money on luxury clothes shopping[/QUOTE] why do you care, you probably dont even pay taxes yet
[QUOTE=Sobotnik;39133760]Ok, so do you have anything kind of concrete with which to dismiss the efficacy of anti-depressants?[/QUOTE]There's many studies that show the effectiveness of antidepressants is barely 1% over placebo. They don't do a lot of good in people other than stabilizing mood. They effectively turn most people into a zombie and they can cause permanent brain changes. There's plenty of natural antidepressants and other things to try that isn't a arguably money-making scheme by prescription companies. [editline]7th January 2013[/editline] This post seems kind of like I'm against all prescription medicines or "big pharma," I'm not. I just find the efficacy of antidepressants near zero.
What's your opinion on taking a higher dosage of hormones on your own? My girl keeps complaining that her dosage is way too low, and she wants to crank it up herself without the approval of her therapist.. I dont want her to get some shit from it, because that stuff can't be healthy, right?
[QUOTE=TehWhale;39135097]There's many studies that show the effectiveness of antidepressants is barely 1% over placebo. They don't do a lot of good in people other than stabilizing mood. They effectively turn most people into a zombie and they can cause permanent brain changes. There's plenty of natural antidepressants and other things to try that isn't a arguably money-making scheme by prescription companies. [editline]7th January 2013[/editline] This post seems kind of like I'm against all prescription medicines or "big pharma," I'm not. I just find the efficacy of antidepressants near zero.[/QUOTE] I'm not quite sure what a natural anti-depressant is, or why it is desirable.
[QUOTE=Sobotnik;39135561]I'm not quite sure what a natural anti-depressant is, or why it is desirable.[/QUOTE]well because prescription ssri's do about fuckall [editline]7th January 2013[/editline] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antidepressant#Therapeutic_efficacy[/url]
[QUOTE=Raizo;39135520]What's your opinion on taking a higher dosage of hormones on your own? My girl keeps complaining that her dosage is way too low, and she wants to crank it up herself without the approval of her therapist.. I dont want her to get some shit from it, because that stuff can't be healthy, right?[/QUOTE] What dosages are she currently taking, what does she desire to increase it to? What is the time span, and what is the reason as to why the therapist has denied it?
[QUOTE=TehWhale;39135605]well because prescription ssri's do about fuckall [editline]7th January 2013[/editline] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antidepressant#Therapeutic_efficacy[/url][/QUOTE] Source seems to say that they do have an effect.
[QUOTE=TehWhale;39135097]They effectively turn most people into a zombie[/QUOTE] Exact reason I stopped taking mine (I'm shit at analogies so bear with me), felt like taking off a pair of really fogged up old glasses, things just have depth and clarity now, never taking them again.
I don't know what they are feeding you over where you live but here (in Finland) SSRI medication is widely used and even though placebo works 50% SSRI works 60% and they do not turn anyone into a zombie, if someones wants to accomplish that they need something much more potent. [editline]8th January 2013[/editline] (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
I still haven't heard anything from my friend, and another one of my close friends dropped a bombshell on me by saying that they're gonna be moving away soon. [sup][sup][sup][sup]this week is just shit[/sup][/sup][/sup][/sup] [editline]a[/editline] If we're still on the topic of girl names, I know I want something starting with an S for the most part, I just don't know what.
Mmmm new clothes~ panties are lovely [editline]8th January 2013[/editline] wanted: smaller dick bigger ass
Swim. Has a 50% chance of working over the course of 6 months.
[QUOTE=VIOLATION_SNG;39133638]My chosen name is nowhere close my birth name or the name my parents would have given me, if I was born female.[/QUOTE] I'm a bit late to the name conversation but I chose the name Alice. It's not horribly close to my given name (Andrew but I've always gone by Andy) but it's sort of similar.
Feel free to fiddle around with names from other cultures. Ie Anisha.
[QUOTE=Adama;39134059]Haven't posted a life sign here for quite a while. I moved out of my dad's house last November because I couldn't stand it anymore and temporarily live with my brother now. I contacted the Job Center for welfare support and getting my own apartment paid by them, which I got both granted a few weeks ago, still looking for an apartment though. I'm also full-time girl mode now, every person in my family knows now as well as all the people in the job-preparing course the job center sent me to. Everyone was really accepting and calls me by "Shana" and uses she/her now etc. First thing I did after getting my money was go clothes shopping for 3 hours straight, feels so great to finally have a good amount of girl's clothes to get me through the weeks fine. Here's 2 most recent pictures of me, I got my hair dyed red last week and I'm loving it, sadly the color is off on the pictures, it's a lot more red actually. [img_thumb]http://w0rf0x.obsidianconflict.net/memyselfandi/IMG_20130106_141510.jpg[/img_thumb] [img_thumb]http://w0rf0x.obsidianconflict.net/memyselfandi/BILD1603.JPG[/img_thumb] So yeah, things seem to finally be getting better, hopefully it stays that way. I'll most likely have an appointment with a psychiatrist this month and with some luck it won't be too long before HRT since I'm full-time now. I also can't wait for facial hair removal, I have to put on so much make-up to hide my shadow, it's not funny anymore.[/QUOTE] Sounds like you're kicking ass! Not to mention looking dammed good!
[QUOTE=Onyx3173;39137013]I'm a bit late to the name conversation but I chose the name Alice. It's not horribly close to my given name (Andrew but I've always gone by Andy) but it's sort of similar.[/QUOTE] I always liked your choice in names :v:
My name is Jack, I couldn't think of anything so I think I may just not change it, but say "Everyone calls me 'Jackie'." Or maybe Jackalyn, blurg I dunno.
Well joy. House phone doesn't work, modem doesn't work so no internet, my phone keeps telling me there is no SIM card every couple of hours and disconnecting me from all service after a kid smashed it out of my hands with his bag on purpose today. Had a little asthma attack earlier today to boot. What a wonderful enjoyable day.
[QUOTE=Aircraft;39136991]Swim. Has a 50% chance of working over the course of 6 months.[/QUOTE] Too bad I cant go swimming, though explaining why a guy wearing a bra and swimming trunks might be interesting.
[QUOTE=VIOLATION_SNG;39137467]Well joy. House phone doesn't work, modem doesn't work so no internet, my phone keeps telling me there is no SIM card every couple of hours and disconnecting me from all service after a kid smashed it out of my hands with his bag on purpose today. Had a little asthma attack earlier today to boot. What a wonderful enjoyable day.[/QUOTE] beat the kid up
[QUOTE=Inufin;39137889]Too bad I cant go swimming, though explaining why a guy wearing a bra and swimming trunks might be interesting.[/QUOTE] I've been on the swim team since I was like 7 and I like to hope my body looks nice and all. I'm pretty sure that's what they were talking about when they said that, not just regular leisure swimming :v
Hi I haven't posted here in a little while how are you all? My family has been a lot better about calling me by my chosen name, but I still haven't come out to my dad so they don't do it all the time. And my therapist suggested anti-anxiety medication, which is probably a good idea.
You build your gluteal muscles when you swim (even if its effect is only slight) Swim team member suffering continual and arbitary absences due to throwaway diagnosis for the past decade.
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