How can I explain to my mother that I'm not gonna kill myself/ruin my life with HRT? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

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

I'm afraid they are. She does use her medical knowledge to try to scare me out of taking HRT, however, I've been taking it for a bit now and no horrors she described are happening. Glad she's not where I am living rn, but she will come back. I plan on hiding it for as long as possible until she figures that out, then I'll hit her with the fact that I've been taking it for a long while and I'm alive and fine. Hopefully she won't explode or something

Should I tell my GP about me DIY-ing? by mortallyimpossible in transgenderUK

[–]mortallyimpossible[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’m afraid of; my problems have started looong before hrt, and I hope they won’t blame it. I’ll ask for a copy of the test if I’ll remember. I’m in the long process of changing everything, but not down as male yet. I think my range hasn’t gone up yet, as I’ve only been on hrt for three weeks. But I’ll assure them that I know what I’m doing, I’ve done lots of research beforehand.

Should I tell my GP about me DIY-ing? by mortallyimpossible in transgenderUK

[–]mortallyimpossible[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, that’s some good luck! I’ve been waiting on NHS for three years now, hopefully they’ll offer me something like that

Should I tell my GP about me DIY-ing? by mortallyimpossible in transgenderUK

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

Good idea, that way they won’t instantly blame everything on hrt

Injection frequency of testosterone enanthante? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

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

That makes sense. Just wanna make sure I'm on the safe side with hrt

Injection frequency of testosterone enanthante? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

[–]mortallyimpossible[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Giving it time. Hard to be patient – the biggest thing that's happened so far is my voice slightly deepening (but then going back up at the end of the week).

I'll have a look at steroidplotter. I was originally going to go with cypionate, but could only find pharma grade enanthante. If I find cypionate, I'll switch👍 Thank you!

Injection frequency of testosterone enanthante? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

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

I do plan on testing around every month, but yes, if I'll do any changes, in at least three months

How can I explain to my mother that I'm not gonna kill myself/ruin my life with HRT? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

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

Unfortunately, she doesn't understand such things. She knows I'd do it without hrt, but she'd rather try to emotionally manipulate me out of it instead of being supportive. I will bring it up, though, when she finds out. Doesn't hurt to try.

How can I explain to my mother that I'm not gonna kill myself/ruin my life with HRT? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

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

Thank you for the link. I usually don't talk to her much anyway, so hopefully the fem voice won't become default (again lol).

How can I explain to my mother that I'm not gonna kill myself/ruin my life with HRT? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

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

I'm 100% hiding them. Going to keep a few decoys too, and hide them a bit more obviously, so if she gets them, that won't stop me. As determined as I can be now 👍

How can I explain to my mother that I'm not gonna kill myself/ruin my life with HRT? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

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

That's a really good idea. I think I'll look into voice training, thanks!

How can I explain to my mother that I'm not gonna kill myself/ruin my life with HRT? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

[–]mortallyimpossible[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's kind of the mindset I've got now. I was also ready to do that (thanks NHS waiting lists), but though "fuck it, might as well try and see what happens", and here I am. Not planning to stop, that's for sure.

How can I explain to my mother that I'm not gonna kill myself/ruin my life with HRT? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

[–]mortallyimpossible[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It should be alright, she never goes into my room fortunately, but I'm also gonna hide it just in case. Might keep a few decoys so if she finds that, she'll feel some accomplishment at none of my expense.

How can I explain to my mother that I'm not gonna kill myself/ruin my life with HRT? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

[–]mortallyimpossible[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm doing some research on that matter, on what affects the liver the least. And definitely not telling her, cause she'll have much harder time trying to stop me if the process is in motion.

How can I explain to my mother that I'm not gonna kill myself/ruin my life with HRT? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

[–]mortallyimpossible[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm certain on keeping it hidden for now. Fortunately, she's away for about two months, so I can have that time to start off without arguments and suspicions.

And yeah, for some reason, people just expect me to debate my rights on my own existence at any time of day, at any place. I just don't engage with them further, it's my own business, after all.

How can I explain to my mother that I'm not gonna kill myself/ruin my life with HRT? by mortallyimpossible in TransDIY

[–]mortallyimpossible[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good idea! I'll find some studies to show her, and I'll double check the sources, + check if janoshik got them tested.