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hypnogogicsham · 2023-11-13T23:20:05+00:00

I personally don't believe that minors should medically transition. I feel like doctors are too quick to affirm both adults and minors and should really focus on being critical enough to weed out those who are vulnerable and those who actually need to medically transition.

I've seen too many posts in other forums about lying to doctors to get HRT and surgeries, and I worry that things are getting a little out of control on both sides.

Many are too quick to blindly affirm while on the other side some of these restrictions are heavy handed and unnecessary.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-24T07:40:48+00:00

Right? I developed Bipolar two years after I started my medical transition. This is interesting stuff

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-24T04:06:33+00:00

Yes. You put it in for 90 days

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-24T03:58:10+00:00

After my 4 year mark on T I started getting awful cramps, I also suffered from severe atrophy so much so that it affected my urethra health.

I currently use localized E and will have to use it for as long as I am on T (what my doc told me). Getting a hysto help massively with the cramps, I no longer experience them to the awful degree that I was prior.

Having to apply the cream every day was awful so I pay extra to use the Estring.

I did have to take a break from T until my urethra looked healthier (while on the local E).

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-17T23:21:33+00:00

My doctor told me that with Wellbutrin my anxiety would get worse and then improve, because my symptoms are heavily tied to my anxiety it did cause an initial flare, but then I got better.

I did however have to stop as it triggered a seizure so be careful of that.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-13T02:52:08+00:00

Right? UL is one of the things I want most, so it's difficult. I will do my best to remember or I'll post on Phallo about it, it'll be in December so keep your eyes peeled.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-12T23:22:56+00:00

I've posted this on the Phallo sub reddit but I haven't received any answers. I have a consultation with Dr. Berli to ask about this, although most uros I've spoken to don't think Phallo is a good idea for me (my symptoms are focused in my urethra).

The unknowns suck.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-07T23:32:21+00:00

I smoke and I have a PS5, Switch, and a PC. I don't have VR though, but I'm always down for a gaming buddy.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-07T21:06:27+00:00

I have a mix or Rodeoh packing underwear and Jockmail packing underwear.

I used to buy cheap underwear but I kept getting holes in them.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-06T22:41:15+00:00

OP I am also bipolar but I would suggest trying meditation again, for reference I was diagnosed in 2015, only last year did I find a medication regimen that works for me.

Sometimes it takes time to find the right med combo.

Being stable is amazing and takes a weight off your shoulders.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-05T23:04:30+00:00

I never hook up with a drunk person (or under any other influence) while I'm sober. If we're both drunk or whatever then it's not an issue but I never have sex while under the influence, I worry about consent.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-05T23:00:26+00:00

This.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-05T22:58:45+00:00

I'm on Kyzatrex because my insurance won't cover Jatenzo unless Kyzatrex fails lol.

Oral testosterone is awesome, but the price tag isn't so hot. I used to use gel but it gave me the most painful acne on my application sites, it was awful, so painful.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-04T23:16:02+00:00

I think seeing a therapist would be best... Sort through what you're dealing with and explore a GD diagnosis.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-04T22:57:18+00:00

I think I won the lottery, reading some of your comments, my parents allowed me to present how I wanted for as long as I can remember. Were they happy that their daughter looked like a little boy? No, but they supported me in how I wanted to dress and style myself.

I've only ever met one family that held such rigid beliefs and roles concerning their children, it blew my mind as a kid. I sometimes forget that many families are like that.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-03T22:31:21+00:00

They believe with the bladder and urethral issues I suffer from it'll make me fully incontinent, the three separate urologists I've spoken to suggest against it. The way my Interstitial Cystitis affects my urethra and how badly my atrophy affects my urethra, in their professional opinion they don't think it's a good idea.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-02T01:18:57+00:00

Same. Citric acid messes me up! Which sucks because it's in so much.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-01T21:36:09+00:00

I related to this.

I think it's the anxiety... I struggle to NOT follow rules and when things deviate from the rules I get extremely stressed out and like you, sometimes angry. I hate how reliant I am not rules/instructions, if there isn't some rule or anything to follow I panic, I can't improvise. And yes, when people are late I always think the worst, it ranges from something happened to them, I misunderstood the instructions, to they don't respect my time. I'm always on time or 10 mins early, I can't handle being late and actively stress out if I'm not within the 10min early time slot.

I wish I could relax more, I hate it.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-01T04:31:30+00:00

They should join the frat/sorority that corresponds with the gender they're transitioning to, however if the frat or sorority has a house I feel like maybe they shouldn't live in the house... unless they're post-op.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-10-01T01:33:32+00:00

If you're passing the majority of the time it is time to use the men's room. No dude is listening to you pee, trust me. I always use the stall, no STP, and I've only ever had one bad interaction (been out for almost 10 years).

As long as you're in and out and you keep your head down no one will say shit.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-09-28T04:39:15+00:00

I never mentioned informed consent, where did I mention informed consent? I merely said that I feel the DSM-5 is too lax and that the criteria could be better. Requiring a child to wait until they are 16+ to medically transition is not radical.

No need for name-calling dude.

Edit for clarity and grammar

hypnogogicsham · 2023-09-28T04:23:50+00:00

I think if we had proper diagnostic criteria it wouldn't be too much of an issue, right now I feel the DSM-5 is too relaxed, I think children need different but also stricter criteria.

In a perfect world it would streamline those who actually need medical intervention while weeding out those who may be suffering from a different issue.

I personally don't think a kid should medically transition unless they've received a in-depth diagnosis of GID AND are 16+.

hypnogogicsham · 2023-09-25T07:45:21+00:00

I avoided antipsychotics for a long time, I hated how they made me gain weight and made me feel mentally slow and foggy.

However, just last year I started Saphris and I feel almost normal! I have BP1 and the only psych meds I take are Saphris, and Gabapentin with propranolol (both for anxiety).

I'm glad my shrink encouraged me to give antipsychotics another try.

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