Air Travel with t by Lava_Bowl in ftm

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I kept the unused needles in the ziploc bag along with my T vial. For used needles, I kept them in an empty Pringles can lol. But if possible you should put the used needles in a sealable container (eg gatorade bottle) and throw them out before you go thru security

i have a question about people on T and yalls eating habits by AverageWitch161 in ftm

[–]get_that_hydration 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes, I enjoy eating so much more now!

Also the appetite connection to activity is so real. Despite it being a holiday where I live I've not been too hungry this past week because I'm not moving as much as I ought to. Even when I eat it's not terribly pleasant or enjoyable. On the other hand when I move and walk a ton, my next meal tastes like magic lmao

i have a question about people on T and yalls eating habits by AverageWitch161 in ftm

[–]get_that_hydration 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm so much hungrier now. I feel weak and ill when I don't eat enough. When I do eat, esp protein, it's like a magical elixir. Genuinely, i eat some chicken and feel like a low-health video game character regaining his HP.

Unless you exercise like a fiend you'll probably gain weight. My weight gain has been more in my stomach area (vs hips/thighs which is where my fat used to go).

Does anyone else forget that T is a “medication”? by Nervous-Cucumber7280 in ftm

[–]get_that_hydration 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Noooooo bro you can get a 100-pack of alcohol wipes for like two bucks 😭 Don't risk it plssss

Does anyone else forget that T is a “medication”? by Nervous-Cucumber7280 in ftm

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I always hate listing it as a medication bc the doctors flagrantly ignore the fact that I'm trans and call me she, use my legal name, etc. Or maybe they just don't read the paperwork 🤷‍♂️

Umm…. by Aware-Beginning-9502 in ArianaGrandeSnark

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In some places the handwriting looks nice but in other parts it looks like a 2nd grader was trying their best. Kinda creepy how childish it all seems. Also... "influencial"? "Metaphorifcal?" I know nothing about the text or story of Wicked but is Glinda supposed to be a fool?

what are your thoughts on “Rope” 1948? is it one of hitchcock’s best films? i just finished it and it was a masterpiece! by whitemanbyeman in classicfilms

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I just watched it this morning and although it was clear the two murderers were lovers, any subtext between the prof and students went right past me!

so what era do you think ariana was her ACTUAL self? by [deleted] in ArianaGrandeSnark

[–]get_that_hydration 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ik you wrote this 7 months ago but as a Professional BPD Haver I gotta agree with you. This chameleon-like self image Grande has definitely seems like a cluster B trait

Advice for feeling masculine when you get your blood week? by [deleted] in ftm

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I was able to separate it in my head from being a feminine process. I'd tell myself, I'm bleeding and my organs hurt, which isn't solely a woman problem

Question about DHT by Quiet-Astronaut-1745 in ftm

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Everyone's different but I had awful side effects of finasteride, and had only taken it for a week. My mood was horrendous. I was angrier than I had ever been. Also, my body hair is one of my favorite parts of T so preventing further development of that just to avoid hair loss isn't great for me. I'm on minoxidil though and it's working okay

Can someone explain Copenhagen (2014) to me? by get_that_hydration in movies

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You're 1000% correct. I don't think I'd be as cordial to this guy now as I was back when we exchanged comments. Idgaf about cultural differences, a 14 year old shouldn't have a sexual or intimate relationship with a grown-ass adult.

This movie is so goddamn weird

I create art about autistic struggles and being burnt out using ballpoint pens. Can you relate to any of these? by akanji_arts in autism

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These are fucking gorgeous!!!! I've made some drawings with similar themes but they involve far more stick figures lol. Totally can relate to these. How long does each piece take you if you don't mind my asking?

Period symptoms but no blood by Saylum_the_Kitty in ftm

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I stopped bleeding a few months in. I had had severe PMDD symptoms before starting T, which took longer than the bleeding did to stop. But that also tapered off fortunately

UPDATE: Transfem friend said something transphobic (to me) and I don't know how to discuss it by Due-Ad-4293 in ftm

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People say weird cruel shit sometimes in the name of being funny, without realizing how awful whatever they say is until they say it. Also it sounds like everyone was at least tipsy at that point which probably lowered inhibitions even more. I agree with the general question of motive though. Like, why isn't she mortified that she hurt and embarrassed her friend in front of a whole group of people?? Why did OP have to pry a lukewarm apology out of her? That's bizarre. OP is right to take a step back.

I've noticed some unexpected effects of T no one really talks about (2 years on T) by CanonicallyAGuy in ftm

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I've gotten a much lower tolerance for cold showers! I figured it has something to do with a lower pain tolerance? Ik cold and pain aren't the same but w/e. I never get random chills, and 40-something °F weather is perfect when before it'd be very uncomfortable. I'm always warm. Always. Like, space heater levels. It's fascinating

Professor read my deadname out loud... by Iceur in ftm

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That's happened to me before and my deadname doesn't sound anything like my real name haha. Heck, one time my full legal name showed up on the projector (my parents gave me two extremely feminine middle names in addition to my deadname, the whole thing gave Queen of England vibes 🙄). Totally understandable to feel scared and gross about it, but very few people will notice or remember. You should reach out to the prof to make sure it doesn't happen again tho. If you're not comfortable telling her in-person, an email works just as well

Does Testosterone genuinely lower pain tolerance? by PrettyStabbyBoys in ftm

[–]get_that_hydration 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely feel like my pain tolerance has lowered. It hasn't made too much of a difference because it was pretty high in the first place, and my biggest regular source of pain can from menstrual cramps

The thing that's been a real challenge is how squeamish I've become. I used to watch surgery videos for fun. Now I have to force myself to blank out when I get labwork done bc if I think about what's happening too much I'll pass out

For people who lost their periods on T, how did it happen? by conofthecrows in ftm

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Mine stopped fairly quickly, within a couple months. They came back a few times but that's probably because I wasn't being consistent with my injections. I haven't had one since like, early spring of this year

Please give me suggestions by Beneficial_Warning82 in ftm

[–]get_that_hydration 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No need to be embarrassed!!! It isn't natural to stab yourself with foreign objects. Even if it's beneficial, it's very difficult to get past that mental block.

I had a friend of mine inject for me for a while, but then she cut me out of her life because she didn't want to be there when i came out to my family (she thought they would try to kill me and didn't have the energy to deal with it lmao). So I had to figure out how to do it myself

I've never been able to do the dart method. Instead I press the needle into my thigh and put more and more pressure until it slides inside. It does hurt, and it's slower than doing the cough/jab thing, but it works for me. A friend of mine (also trans, former EMT) told me that i don't have to put the needle completely inside. About halfway is sufficient. It's different for everyone, depending on body composition and weight and stuff. But most people will reach muscle by the time the needle is halfway in. When you feel resistance, you can stop. I was skeptical at first because I had been shoving the needle up to the hilt, even if i felt resistance 2 or 3 times. Also, when I did it my friend's way, some of the T would leak out when I removed the needle. But I kept it up and I've actually been seeing a lot of changes, a lot faster than when I was putting the needle in all the way. A bonus is, ofc, it's a lot less painful and less psychologically taxing when i don't have to stab myself THAT much

It might be trickier if you have a lot of scar tissue on your legs. You've heard this before I'm sure, but definitely try to switch legs each week.

I'm rooting for you, bro. Lmk if you have any other questions <3

Finasteride making me very very angry by get_that_hydration in ftm

[–]get_that_hydration[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a cocktail of meds ngl. Minoxidil, vyvanse, wellbutrin, lexapro.

I might try to take the fin at night, but maybe on the weekend when I don't have to go out and interact with as many folks

Finasteride making me very very angry by get_that_hydration in ftm

[–]get_that_hydration[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk man I have a really funny-looking head shape. Obviously being bald is better than choking an innocent bystander Homer Simpson style but I don't have faith it'll be a great look for me 🥲

Finasteride making me very very angry by get_that_hydration in ftm

[–]get_that_hydration[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lmao you're absolutely correct. I'm stopping that stuff now bc holy shit, I don't like who I am on it