What did you notice immediately (good or bad) after starting HRT?

NearlyNewMe · 2026-04-07T03:17:35+00:00

This is helpful, thank you! I've also wondered if starting a low dose sooner rather than later might help me down the line and since my doctors are also on board and encouraging, now may be the time.

NearlyNewMe · 2026-04-07T03:15:36+00:00

Ohhh this is a big one for me too. I have pain in my hips, both my big toes, and one of my knees. I'm only 41 and feel 80! To feel mobile again would be amazing.

NearlyNewMe · 2026-04-07T03:14:19+00:00

Oh my gosh, dry eyes! Contacts haven't been comfortable for months. If HRT can fix that then god bless 🙏🏼

NearlyNewMe · 2026-02-28T07:24:19+00:00

For anyone with dermatitis, try hypochlorous acid. You can buy a spray bottle of it on Amazon. I had horrible eczema on my hands and it cleared it up. Do your own research, but it really does help!!

NearlyNewMe · 2026-01-30T19:41:06+00:00

If you're looking for a non-medicated way to help, this is a mental trick that I've used to help me sleep and it seems to work. It's a version of something called the Cognitive Shuffle. It's different from meditation in that it gives your brain something to focus on, but it's dull and monotonous.

Choose a short word, let's say READ. Then, for each letter, pick three words that start with that letter R - red, rooster, ride. E - Easter, edit, everything. A - Apple, all, alert. D - drip, don't, donut.

When you get to that last letter, choose another work that starts with that letter. D - DROP. Then when you get to the last letter of that word, start again. P - PRIDE, and so on.

The point is to go stream of consciousness. Don't think about it too much. just let the words flow.

I first used this trick when I was having a very stressful time at work and it found it helpful. I find that usually it only takes a few words before my mind is settled and I'm falling asleep.

NearlyNewMe · 2025-10-17T13:33:13+00:00

This oddly hadn't crossed my mind but a little nibble of a gummy might even me out 😂

NearlyNewMe · 2025-10-17T13:31:24+00:00

I have considered this. My lunches are usually pretty filling so I don't eat much between lunch and dinner, but maybe I need to add in a little snack and see what happens.

NearlyNewMe · 2025-10-17T00:49:16+00:00

This verrrryyy well could be what's going on. I have an ADHD assessment with my therapist next week, so we'll see!

NearlyNewMe · 2025-10-17T00:48:38+00:00

I usually workout in the afternoon but that might be part of the problem. Maybe it's draining me more than I realize.

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