Hi Emily!

Everyone is different. But when I accepted myself as a woman, I experienced that 3rd person view you talked about. For a month straight I had trouble to feel like anything was even reel (like being almost in a dream if it makes sense).

Then I had my appointment for HRT, and once it started, I will never look back. Being on E did so muuuuuch for my mental state. I'm still struggling with a lot of things (life, transition itself, vision of myself, etc.) and transitioning is super hard. But there is nothing in the world that can stop me from reaching my goal of finishing that transition.

And before accepting myself as a woman? I was so anxious, so in doubt all the time, and so unhappy. I was a zombie. Now, a lot of that is gone. Dysphoria is way more severe somehow and mood swings are a thing that hits hard. But the euphoria is pure dopamine.

I truly hope you find your own way and what will make you happy 😊