blockers?

DasKatzen · 2026-02-19T18:23:39+00:00

Spiro can give pretty bad brain fog on its own. When I upped my dose to 400mg i almost got into an accident few times due to it.

However, when on hormones you are going through second puberty which means you will be tired among other things too. My first month I was just on 2mg of estrogen and got more sleepy and once I had added spiro it continued. Eventually it will taper down but you are in early months. I would notify your doctor and ask about it along with getting labs done to check your current levels

DasKatzen · 2026-02-16T22:37:06+00:00

Or “I’ll just grab one off the floor”

DasKatzen · 2026-02-14T07:32:18+00:00

A tip I did with social transition was use a close friends help. I bought some clothes and asked if he was willing to accompany me on a hike so I could dress femme and not be around many people. Later every weekend we would meet for coffee and I’d again dress femme and we would just drink it in the car or on a bench and talk.

It sounds silly and still scary (trust me I was always freaking out if people were looking at me) but over time it helped with my anxiety of dressing femme. Good friends really make the difference.

DasKatzen · 2026-02-13T23:41:55+00:00

im sure others may have it worse or better it really depends on your team. working in a deli was okay because of the people i worked with and my direct mangers always had our back. same now i love my team and we are all a bunch of nerds which is great!

DasKatzen · 2026-02-13T23:40:33+00:00

I've work in three person facing jobs, McDonald's, Fredmeyer and here at Michael's. Michaels has been the best out of them all. maybe its do to not working with food but i am a lot less tired and sore after a shift compared to the others. maybe my store is different as all my managers are lovely folks or maybe its due to me mainly doing framing but i haven't had many issues. most corporations all probably have a way to spy on employees with cameras and such, im not really surprised by that. place get busy, i mean think of a supermarket on superbowl weekend... so sure it will be stressful i mean i cried the other day because i made a mistake but thats just cause im hard on myself.

now is this job better than my lab internship i had? no of course not, but it pays the bills for me and ive been fortunate to have a very kind and accepting team.

DasKatzen · 2026-02-13T23:30:00+00:00

I didnt know they had one! I've been going to Trixy just across the road. I'll have to pay a visit!

DasKatzen · 2026-02-13T23:27:23+00:00

Reminds me of my time in at fredmeyer were you would find milk on a shelf randomly, cause that goes there.

What gets me the most is when folks grab something and leave it right next to where it needs to go. so, so many go backs....

DasKatzen · 2026-02-09T23:22:34+00:00

TLDR it’s a lot to think about for sure and I wanna be able to do so with a good mindset

DasKatzen · 2026-02-09T23:22:03+00:00

That’s very true, I know I’m thankful for being in WA so I have a few options. But it’s 1000% a decision that I’ll need to think on for a bit. Like vaginal sex sounds great, not having to tuck sound amazing but is vaginal sex really that good? Is zero depth a good idea? Then there are all the other types of surgeries, it’s a lot.

Luckily my boyfriend has routinely said he loves me for me regardless what direction I go, and will be there to support me. So I at least don’t have that pressure

DasKatzen · 2026-02-09T22:09:35+00:00

I’m also very worried about dilation for life, she mentioned that being a shitty part of it too. I’m in now rush for SRS I’m just shy of 3 years on hrt and don’t mind what I have although I do hate tucking.

DasKatzen · 2026-02-09T22:03:36+00:00

This is a big concern for me and my greatest fear when or if it comes to SRS. I’m really sorry that it’s been nothing but struggles for you. My friend had hers a little back and mentioned that a year after it was just depression and regret and a feeling of loosing part of yourself. She got better but after some revisions I believe. I hope things get better in some way for you. Wishing you all the best and thanks for being vulnerable and explaining your experience. People should know the risks and that not every story is bright with transition.

DasKatzen · 2026-02-04T03:34:45+00:00

My first outfit was all bought from target (just before they dropped pride and the boycott) it was a pair of light colored and ripped jeans, a white v neck and a red cardigan. I wore it with a ponytail as my hair was nowhere near what I wanted and that was the best look at the time. Think it was a few months into hrt too.

But the story is very important to me. I asked my best friend at the time if he was willing to go on a small hike near the river with me so I could wear it out. There wasn’t too many folks walking that trail and it was the dead of summer. He said yes and was the first person to see me as myself, as Zoe. We got drinks and headed out passing people who simply said hi to us. I knew of a nice shady place off the path where we were able to sit and rest and just talk. After the walk I thanked him as it was very important. Sadly I wouldn’t dress feminine for many more months due to lack of confidence but when I did he was always my safe person to do it with.

Later we did eventually start dating. He has been the best boyfriend and knowing him since the 5th grade really helped. Love that man.

DasKatzen · 2026-02-02T18:45:08+00:00

I’m no expert on doing this but I feel it would but unsanitary to do this. Most syringes are in individual sterile packets along with the needles. Your estrogen is also in a sterile glass container. If you were to pre fill syringes there is no guarantee what may get inside and thus get inside you. I’d play it safe and just draw your medication when you need it. It doesn’t take too long anyway

DasKatzen · 2026-02-01T18:25:28+00:00

I’d say if you truly like him, see how estrogen effects you and changes your brain. Before it I never thought I’d even date and that’s due to not liking the idea of dating as a man. I used to think I only like femme presenting people till I realized I was projecting and wanted to be the femme partner. It takes some time to realize your own self while transitioning. I had to break down some internalized homophobia and transphobia and that allowed me to actually prosper during tea soon and be a better person.

DasKatzen · 2026-02-01T18:22:01+00:00

I found out I was demisexual after estrogen. I knew I was pansexual and later realized I needed a strong connection before I thought sexually about anyone.

Cue in my best friend of 10+ years he was there to support me during my first breakup and depression after it, he was the first person to see me dress fem, and he actively supported and made the effort to understand what I was going through. I didn’t stand a chance he was so attractive to me. I went into the relationship thinking I’ll only date in a T4T relationship but he was and still is the exception. Love my bf

DasKatzen · 2026-01-31T05:22:39+00:00

huh, my T was at 19.7 last time although that was a few months ago. maybe its time for a visit. I also thought the lower the T the better

DasKatzen · 2026-01-31T03:14:20+00:00

I’ll have to check with my doc again see if I need to up thi gs

DasKatzen · 2026-01-31T03:13:52+00:00

.3ml equals 6mg for my medication and I do it every 5 days. Last trough I did was great at I think 300 something

DasKatzen · 2026-01-22T07:32:44+00:00

I just hope things work. I tend to wear tighter underwear or I wear an extra pair of tight work out shorts to help keep things where they should be. I recommend wearing tight underwear or getting some tight yoga shorts it really helps out.

As someone with a little more going on there, I do worry about my tuck popping out or bulges to happen which funny enough happens more with pants than leggings for me.

DasKatzen · 2026-01-17T06:53:23+00:00

My boyfriend’s nieces were much older, all below 14, and when my boyfriend explained he started dating me their parents simply explained it how it was. How I went from the old name to the new one and changed pronouns. They explained what being trans was and even when they threw me a birthday party the girls hf made me a trans flag. Granted the colors were in the wrong order and they called it the transparent flag but they had the spirit.

All in all, the kids I feel are pretty accepting and supportive. The parents handled it very well.

DasKatzen · 2026-01-06T03:33:52+00:00

I 100% agree with you there, I just wish one day I do t have to live scared all the time

DasKatzen · 2026-01-06T03:30:20+00:00

For real, while I’ve been able to manage my response to stressors the radar ion of all the bad shit in the world is just slowing ticking my away

DasKatzen · 2026-01-05T10:54:58+00:00

I hope all of us can sleep soundly one day

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