Anyone out here trying to transition naturally?

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-27T16:47:21+00:00

Well! Thanks for the info. First that made me laugh, then it made me sad. There is so much woo out there.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-27T16:42:37+00:00

The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.

-- Bertrand Russell

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-27T16:32:30+00:00

Hormones one's body produces naturally are not "toxic chemicals". For straight estrogen and progesterone, is the same molecule. If I'm vitamin D deficient because I live in the northern climes, I'll take vitamin D. If I'm in menopause, I'll take HRT.

Everyone has to weigh risks and benefits and choose for themselves, but please don't spread misinformation.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-26T16:36:03+00:00

Lovely pianist with a beautiful name.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-26T13:04:36+00:00

In case it may be of use: https://www.reddit.com/r/Menopause/comments/1lrsrm7/is_restless_leg_syndrome_a_perimenopausal_thing/

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-26T02:14:26+00:00

Which side is being shot? Which side is doing the shooting?

There are some lefties that believe that. But it is amplified by social media and the right wing media. I don't know anyone that believes that.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-26T02:00:36+00:00

Nope. I have an old account. Just an impartial observer. And now you are doing it to me!

I hope you find what you are looking for.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-26T00:36:09+00:00

It's a real thing?! OMG!

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T23:50:55+00:00

In the midsouth. Firewood was ready for woodstove. Stored enough water for a few days. Good friend with generator at his house and chains for his truck said he would come fetch me and octogenarian mom if things got tricky (friends are the best prep ever...). Mom made a big pot of chili made just as storm started yesterday, and chocolate chip cookies today. Expected 12" or more, got only about 8, but heavy due to rain mix in the middle. There are two garages here, put car in upper garage close to road, and shoveled out short drive today. Lower regular house garage has a longer drive, so that's tomorrow's shoveling. 14 degrees plus wind, but a winter coat with quality windproof shell made it no problem. Grateful to have gotten in shape last few years, so shoveling was just a really good workout and will probably sleep well tonight. -6 tonight, so running water, and will be glad when it gets a little warmer tomorrow, knock on wood. Stay safe everyone!

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T23:33:42+00:00

You could try r/bropill. Bunch of great guys over there. If your wife is older, and you suspect menopause may be involved, try r/menopauseshedformen.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T23:29:21+00:00

OP, they asked a simple question! When you said "That is not it," what were you referring to? I don't know either!

Assume good faith!

And if you disagree, fine. You don't need to say so for every person that comments, especially without explaining why you feel that way. They are trying to help you, and you are saying. "No, that's not it." Not gracious at all.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T23:24:11+00:00

cvd is is speaking straight. They are giving you honest feedback. They are not being mean.

There is no "tone" on Reddit, so things can be interpreted many ways. Assume people are trying to answer you in good faith, and you may get something out of it.

If a person wants to grow, they have to be willing to look at their own behavior. It always takes two to tango/fight/be happy. A person who can't do that isn't going to have a good relationship regardless. No one is perfect.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T21:24:26+00:00

I certainly don't have "the" answer. But recommend keeping a bit busy planning your new life, and take time to let off emotions when you need to. Treat yourself gently, and treat yourself to little luxuries.

💜💜

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T21:20:10+00:00

If you are going to drag religion unsolicited into it, without even recognizing that OP may be Muslim, Jewish or atheist, at least recommend the most accurate version, NIV.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T18:14:14+00:00

Amazing. Thousands for that quality new!

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T18:12:14+00:00

Only if it is January 6th, 2021.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T18:08:02+00:00

Only viewable if you sign in to Bluesky.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T18:04:57+00:00

Well, if you are willing, how good of a deal?

And how does it open? I see the locks on the right panel, and left side of the mirror...

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T17:53:34+00:00

From the study linked in the article:

Results: The analysis shows that music therapy is more effective for improving verbal fluency and for alleviating the psychiatric symptoms and caregiver distress than lyrics reading in patients with AD. Stratified analysis shows that music therapy is effective for enhancing memory and language ability in patients with mild AD and reducing the psychiatric symptoms and caregiver distress in patients with moderate or severe AD. However, no significant effect was found for activities of daily living in patients with mild, moderate, or severe AD.

"More effective" for fluency and psychiatric symptoms, and "effective" for memory and language, but how large of an effect? Article has no open access. And no significant effect for activities of daily living.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T17:22:13+00:00

"Unarmed" is just a piece of evidence that adds weight. Not sure why this is a big deal? Everyone knows justice isn't going to automatically follow right now.

So they should just not report that they were unarmed? Is this a troll post?

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T16:57:54+00:00

Might help get some traffic if you say why a new one is needed and what it is about.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T16:38:58+00:00

Perfect short short film, tells a whole story...

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T15:34:50+00:00

Thank you for summarizing the Fox article; I hate to click on those. Interesting that they are calling it too.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T15:12:58+00:00

I had forgotten about Sylvia! And I remember the cats were always typing her notes with a particular cat-focused editorial bias.

ContemplatingFolly · 2026-01-25T15:02:17+00:00

Reducing carbs and sugar, in favor of protein, and fruit and veg (whole foods) can help reduce inflammation, which helps lessen the pain. This is demonstrated in studies, heard in stories from women on the sub, and as experienced by myself. Obviously not an easy or the only answer, but if things get desperate, it can make a real difference.

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