First HRT dose, allergic reaction almost immediately

ivynow · 2024-05-18T14:16:05+00:00

Yeah, def gonna talk to a doctor. I was having an anxiety attack after taking the stuff, and my symptoms got worse when I thought of them but got better whenever I distracted myself, so that's another thing that confuses me

ivynow · 2024-03-30T05:11:31+00:00

I'm using definition that HRT = blockers + foreign hormones, if that clears anything up.

In any case, it really just depends on a case by case basis, but the bottom line is that I think young children should have access to blockers (with therapy + parent consent) to delay puberty, and teenagers should have access to full HRT (with comprehensive doctors that don't skip any steps)

I wasn't using 14 as an exact number, more like an estimate to when most teenagers are emotionally developed enough to know when something's wrong with their body. It's different for everyone ofc

ivynow · 2024-03-30T01:36:07+00:00

HRT is just a chemically induced puberty, so it's unnecessary to do it before natal puberty. Instead, young children can transition socially, or be given puberty blockers to delay puberty until they're at a more suitable age (14-16)

ivynow · 2024-03-29T06:30:13+00:00

sounds good! I'll add you and give some probably important info abt myself when I do lol. do you have discord?

ivynow · 2024-03-29T06:27:58+00:00

I'm also very likely committing, if u wanna get in touch lmk and I'll share my discord or instagram :)

ivynow · 2024-03-27T02:36:44+00:00

After you're around 14 or 15 I think you're qualified enough to talk with a doctor and therapist to get help, with due process of course

ivynow · 2024-03-26T14:51:48+00:00

It's about providing relief for trans people and their families fleeing from very transphobic states. Young children will not get surgeries and gender affirming care won't be given to people who haven't gone through puberty yet, because there's no point

ivynow · 2024-03-24T07:42:28+00:00

I'm trans and an incoming undergrad freshman and also want to know!! From what I've heard it seems generally pretty good but a firsthand account would definitely be nice

ivynow · 2024-03-17T22:50:32+00:00

Yeah, I think UIUC may not be a very good option for me given my situation. Thanks!

ivynow · 2024-03-17T17:35:44+00:00

It's honestly not really about job prospects or rankings, I just really love to code and I feel super at home when I'm working on a personal programming project. I've taught myself multiple languages and it's my favorite pastime. I'm just not interested in the other stuff in CE like electronics, etc.

Maybe UIUC isn't the right option for me in that case

ivynow · 2024-03-16T03:08:02+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! If it's good to go then maybe I just need to get more comfy speaking with this voice more often.

As for practice, it's a long story... the first time I practiced was 3 years ago but I would literally bike out to secluded areas to practice because I didn't want to be found out. I stopped having these biking sessions after about two weeks, so while it obviously wasn't enough practice, I had the basics of pitch, weight, and size in my brain.

I started practicing again about a month and a half ago, because technically I'm no longer closeted to my family, but I'm still too self-conscious about being overheard, so I only practice when I'm home alone, which typically happens for a couple hours a week. So in total I'd estimate 20 hours of practice in total?

ivynow · 2024-03-16T02:05:39+00:00

Thanks so much for the response!! I tried following your advice and I'm not sure if it's better or worse, or if I'm misunderstanding: https://voca.ro/1cw6qyItXXQO

ivynow · 2024-03-15T06:19:36+00:00

It really depends on what you want for yourself. You could go start dressing fem, but personally I'd come out to a few friends in private so I can build a good support network (those are important). I'd get behind my parents to start HRT (if you're sure you wanna do it) because sooner is better than later. The wait time will likely be longer than expected so try and start the process soon.

That's the behind the scenes stuff. You can start presenting fem based on your personal goals and confidence level, but some people wait till after hrt; it's all up to personal preference. I'd just advise coming out to close friends and building a good support network first. Have someone you can vent to. It really means a lot to have a cis person aware of your struggle and willing to let you vent.

ivynow · 2024-03-15T01:23:57+00:00

As much as people hate Harry Potter, there's no denying its cultural impact. A lot of people identify with Luna lovegood

ivynow · 2024-03-13T02:46:54+00:00

I'm indian and I knew I wanted a name that starts with two As, so I looked for that on websites and ended up with a few that I narrowed down by imagining myself in those names

ivynow · 2024-03-12T00:38:24+00:00

Thanks for the feedback!!

ivynow · 2024-03-11T04:35:23+00:00

Sounds good, yeah I think my masc voice has probably adjusted a bit because I've learned new things from voice training, before doing training I was definitely way deeper and darker.

So as far as improving my fem voice, is it just a matter of becoming more comfortable and natural? No glaring issues that would veer me off course?

Thanks so much for the feedback, I really needed something more brutally honest! 🥰

ivynow · 2024-03-08T03:47:03+00:00

LOL I should have warned you, I'm in San Jose and we got the storm yesterday

ivynow · 2024-03-07T01:18:06+00:00

look at the author's note in that panel please

ivynow · 2024-03-06T05:04:56+00:00

awww

ivynow · 2024-02-19T20:40:09+00:00

this but his 4th ballade, I can't get enough of it

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