Transgender Hormone Replacement Therapy Emotional Changes

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MacKenzie

Жыл бұрын

There have been quite a few wonderful changes that have happened mentally since starting HRT. Some from the hormones themselves, others from me overcoming my own self imposed mental barriers as I grow to accept my new role in society. Share your stories in the comments down below.
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@jimjones7912
@jimjones7912 Жыл бұрын
You explained the unlocking of emotions by HRT so clearly, thanks!
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you think so. I've spent a lot of time deconstructing these obscure things we call 'emotions' in my head. 😄
@c.m.8415
@c.m.8415 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. I totally get the "boys don't cry" feeling and the fact, that other people also consider that as a weakness.
@davefisher1840
@davefisher1840 6 ай бұрын
I’m really looking forward to your updated video. Thanks! 🫶🏾
@spiritual1504
@spiritual1504 Жыл бұрын
My hormones come friday so excited!
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
I'm super excited for you!!! Keep us updated on your journey. Take lots of pictures and start documenting now. This includes journaling your emotions. You'll be glad you did.
@katiekoehler8637
@katiekoehler8637 Жыл бұрын
When I hit the 30 day mark on HRT, I was an emotional basket case. One aspect I didn’t expect, was learning you can feel sadness and elation at the same time. Fortunately the mania only lasted for about 10 days. Now I’m on an even keel, more in touch with my emotions. 20 months later, I couldn’t be any happier.
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
The first time it really hits can definitely be super overwhelming and exhilarating. I'm glad you've found balance with your emotions and enjoying it!
@KentDozier
@KentDozier 5 ай бұрын
Lol just today I was starting to cry and had to explain to someone who felt bad for me that I loved it, but somehow had to squeeze out the words while also crying. It was awesome. I'm only 11 days on HRT.
@samreiss3741
@samreiss3741 Жыл бұрын
Ahh love this so much ty for helping me start my Monday morning right!!! Just got through my first month on E and finding that I'm discovering insecurities about myself that I definitely knew I had, but addressing them has been clearer than ever. Painful yes but it feels like a psychological superpower lol. Very important for me to see representation of others going through a similar process to me! Thanks so much
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear that this process is helping you confront some otherwise painful aspects in a constructive way. Yes, it is definitely painful at times, but getting through it can be so freeing. I'm happy you enjoyed the video. Hopefully, soon, I'll have more content up. Congrats on you first couple months of E!
@KL-zt6jx
@KL-zt6jx Жыл бұрын
I won't fight you.... Because you're right! (Kinda imo. It's not one of the best, because only time will tell, but I enjoyed it immensely. The show was just so cozy and intimate. I hope that they'll make a second season!)
@kenjiakimoto3447
@kenjiakimoto3447 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I did enjoy very much , I am in transition into 13 month, I ' be being crying a lot , crying is nothing new . Teacher at elementary school wrote in report that I cry too often . But this cry , even tiny thing or anything could trigger to cry . So I was laughing when you are taking about different cry . Once I knew that this is part of transiton then I am ok with. . Thank you for sharing your experience .
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 13 months! Glad you enjoyed it. I was an emotional child that was quick to tears when I was young, too. After incessant bullying I learned to suppress the tears to the point where I had almost no emotional outlet. It's hard to tell whether the newfound ability to have that emotional release is from the hormones, or from the shedding of societal expectations and finally accepting the emotional freedom without the burden of public shame.
@davefisher1840
@davefisher1840 Жыл бұрын
You have such a wonderful way of expressing yourself. It is a joy to watch your videos!!!
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you are enjoying them! More to come. :)
@keithroystrau3665
@keithroystrau3665 Жыл бұрын
I had that shame of crying even when I was living as a woman. Fortunately t makes it so that the emotions are less overwhelming for me. I think this is better for me just as your journey has been beneficial for you.
@PrincessWand
@PrincessWand Жыл бұрын
I should be starting hormones next week I am SO EXCITED!!!
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! What an exciting time! Enjoy the ride. 😉
@crisweitzmon
@crisweitzmon Жыл бұрын
very well put. Also like She Hulk
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Also, I thought She Hulk was a decent show after the fact. Not Marvel's greatest outing, but not terrible.
@cag3891
@cag3891 Жыл бұрын
G'day, Thanks for sharing your experience. Given through I haven't gone FT yet ($$, anxiety etc.), but have been on hormones for 10 years or so. I can say to you now, that for me, like everyone I do have my good days and bad, but I do feel more at ease with myself and more relaxed, with my body and one might say more normal. I feel more like myself and more like the person I would like to be and not this person who feels like I am not me. But I never really had a bad impact by the HRT and I agree, crying feels good.
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
You've probably heard this before, but everyone's transition is different. Do whatever makes you comfortable. No one should push you outside what makes you happy. I'm glad you're able to feel more comfortable in your own skin. Also, I totally understand the anxiety. I am affected by it more now than ever, but it's brought on by reasons I can control which is better than the alternative.
@EloquentTroll
@EloquentTroll Жыл бұрын
I prefer feeling hard to the numbness before HRT. And I will fight at your side on the She-Hulk hill. It slaps so hard and the ending does so much justice to the comics (She-Hulk smashed the 4th wall before Deadpool existed, though they both do it well and I want to see them together in a film, get on it Feige and Mouse).
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
I was pleasantly surprised with the absurdity that was the entirety of She Hulk. That ending definitely fit the character.
@theshagnetwork
@theshagnetwork Жыл бұрын
You seem like a really lovely person.
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you!
@davefisher1840
@davefisher1840 6 ай бұрын
I wish you did more videos like this. 😊😊😊
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 6 ай бұрын
I'm considering an updated take since it has been a year.
@davidcarroll2946
@davidcarroll2946 Жыл бұрын
I saw your thing on KZfaq and I'm going to try and start with h r t and see how things go
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
I wish you the absolute best of luck and I hope your process goes smoothly. Might I recommend taking all the proper steps and speaking with a mental health professional first to make sure it is absolutely the right thing for you before taking any drastic steps.
@timothygibney159
@timothygibney159 Жыл бұрын
I also heard sexual orientation can change too. Did you find this too after a few months on hormones
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
I didn't necessarily find that my sexual orientation changed all that much. What did happen is that I started feeling free to explore my sexual interests more as a result of becoming comfortable deviating from social norms. The freedom that came with that can be very exciting and I think some people can conflate that with their orientation shifting. More specifically to your question, though, I have more 'queer' tendencies now than before in regards to sexual orientation.
@sarahmccoy1941
@sarahmccoy1941 Жыл бұрын
I hope this does not sound like some sort of lesbian come on, but you are do damned cute! Beautiful eyes!!!
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
Awww thank you from the bottom of my little gay heart!
@sarahmccoy1941
@sarahmccoy1941 Жыл бұрын
@@mackenzie4976 Whew! I am always afraid I will offend someone when I post comments. Sexual orientation and sexual preference do not always coincide. I myself love other women, cis or trans. Good to know that I did not offend through my comments. ☺
@user-hu6lr3vr7g
@user-hu6lr3vr7g 4 ай бұрын
Sounds like a hormone imbalance! This is not normal for biological woman to cry at the drop of a hat, it is usually caused at time of spikes in estrogen! I as a biological woman had too much estrogen which causes suicidal thoughts and depressing thoughts! Probably why suicide is worse after transition! It is important to keep this in check and talk to your provider when the emotions get out of control because the dose of estrogen might be too high.
@hannahroedder936
@hannahroedder936 Жыл бұрын
While the physical changes on HRT are most welcome the changes in my mind are the most profound. I'm just a completely different person and everything works better now. 18 months on HRT and just had an orchiectomy.🏳‍⚧
@mackenzie4976
@mackenzie4976 Жыл бұрын
The mental changes have been surprisingly profound. I think there is a combination of both the hormonal effects AND overcoming self imposed mental blocks as we shed the societal expectations placed upon us. Congrats on getting your surgery. I hope you have a fast and smooth recovery. ❤
@hannahroedder936
@hannahroedder936 Жыл бұрын
@@mackenzie4976 Yes, perhaps some of the change can be attributed to no longer playing a suicidal caricature of masculinity and not even realizing it was an act. My wife misses dead-name, but much prefers happy me. The procedure was Friday, and I suppose all is going as expected, thanks! 💛🧡❤
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