But you are starting young, thats a huge benefit, i started on 30. Still curious that they allow you on 17, I thought minimum age was 18? Anyway, You look beautiful already, I was just stunned how you already looked. :-) So it's a compliment from another trans I guess! :-) and yeah in take up to a month to get used to it, but you never want to go back, believe me!
Hi hun, Trizzle here, glad things are moving forward for you. I agree with most comments, this is very responsible advice you gave. The choice whether to self med has to be down to the individual and specific advice should only come from professionals, as everyone's physiology is different. I'm not saying self medding is right or wrong -no doubt some have had success, but taking these very powerful drugs without medical supervision is a risk, so it has to be personal choice. Speak soon, hugs xx
yeah i totally agree, peeps really must see a professional, i understand that in some countries that is expensive but to start your transition if absolutely must be done correct, not simply the risk factor but peeps need to know the corredt dosage so they get the results best suited for that person. patience is trully the hardest thing in transition but i believe patience really does pay off big time, so many have rushed and have had the biggest dissapointments srsly!! hugsxx
My thoughts on self medication are that it is not safe do this job yourself, there are so many variables that you need to take into account to get the dose correct, and it is so easy for a non healthcare professional to get this wrong with disastrous results. I wholeheartedly echo the sentiments of previous comments, see a GENDER THERAPIST and get the referrals to the correct services, you will get better results with a professional tailor made hormone regime too. :)
Great video :) I self medicate, but I only do so because I can't afford the $400 labs every 3 months and I am post orchi (I take a REALLY low dose.) If I had the option, I would certainly do it the right way.
I added you to my "Vlog I Love" section on my profile. I keep running across people I wish I listed in my last vlog, and you are certainly one of them :)
I can certainly understand why that has to be the option. $400 every 3 months is a crazy amount of money! Perhaps I should make a video on how transition works (medically) in the UK? It seems people keep sending me stuff that comes across quite rude when they don't understand that what happens here is somewhat different to in America.
Self Medication has always been tempting to many new transitioners. There are many provider services online that will supply you, but I strongly advise anyone NOT to take this path. Firstly, you need to organise regular blood checks which you won't have access to if you self med. Also, by ordering online - what quality is the product? Is it a rejected product? Is it genuine or fake? At least by going through the correct channels you are being monitored - which is very important!
Actually, the correct advice is to find a GENDER THERAPIST, who can first ascertain if this person is truly ready for HRT. Since hormones have both mental and physical effects, both a doctor and a psychologist should be consulted. Depending on which country you reside in, this may or may not be a requirement. According to WPATH, you are supposed to get a letter of approval your for HRT.
A gender therapist does no such thing, they just control, if I want a therapist, I'll see one who doesn't expect me to pay because they are dangling a carrot in front of me (as is my excellent psychologist, who I only started to see two years in): there's a lot of places that consider the best approach to harm reduction to be informed consent, letting people make their own choices and medical follow up, which coincidentally follows pretty much what disability activism is trying to achieve.
Hi, Laurentia. A Gender Therapist is a starting point for those whom wish to go via the 'Private' route.I can see where Erica is coming from, and she is right if you are going private.I was a private patient and I'm two years Post Op now.The NHS route states that you must go through psychologists and have amble Counciling. I am successful as a transwoman in society, but feel I've failed in many parts for not having as much counciling as i should have as this would have helped me heaps.
Well I can only speak for my own experience here in the U.S., but my private therapist wanted me on hormones after my 6th session with her, and *I* was the one who wanted to wait because I felt I needed more time to get my personal affairs in order. Not all therapists are stuck in the 1960's you know, and not all transsexual people are feeling levelheaded when they finally accept their condition. Although restrictive, I believe following the WPATH SOC is still the safest way to transition.
Erica, I appreciate your comments and perspective but I can't help but feel an element of rudeness in your approach to addressing me and the others replying to you.
Transition, I feel, is something that isn't the same experience for any of us. Whilst waiting for a prolonged period of time may have worked fantastically for you, it's not fair to apply those experiences onto everyone else on this journey.
I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to be rude. All I meant was that the reason the Standards Of Care require psychological evaluation is because this gives the person the best chance for a successful transition. People who bypass the system usually don't do it because they have no other options, they do it because they're in a rush. Every transitioner is different, but the goal is the same. Again, the process & obstacles may be quite different in other countries, so I can only speak for here in the U.S.
great vlog darlin'!! the light-headedness youre feeling are flushes... they do lessen eventually... but I still get them today...though they seem to happen less, when they do occur, they are more intense, wherein you might experience a sharp rise of temperature, some dizziness, and disorientation...but you get used to them.
And YES, self-medicating is a dangerous risk.. especially where anti-androgen's are concerned, particularly with spiro.
Excellent advice Elodie. Seek medical help first! One of the most important factors is doing your initial baseline blood work to determine what is right and safe for you. Everyone's physiology is unique and can be affected in different ways by the same dosage of a drug. A doctor will also tell you what NOT to do or ingest while taking these medications. For example Potassium in the right dosages, can be fatal when taken with Spironolactone. That is just one small hazard. Just see a doctor first!
But you are starting young, thats a huge benefit, i started on 30. Still curious that they allow you on 17, I thought minimum age was 18? Anyway, You look beautiful already, I was just stunned how you already looked. :-) So it's a compliment from another trans I guess! :-) and yeah in take up to a month to get used to it, but you never want to go back, believe me!
dadaisms 2 years ago
3 days on hormones? sorry But I don't get it. Looks like you have been on them for 3 years.
dadaisms 2 years ago
Hi hun, Trizzle here, glad things are moving forward for you. I agree with most comments, this is very responsible advice you gave. The choice whether to self med has to be down to the individual and specific advice should only come from professionals, as everyone's physiology is different. I'm not saying self medding is right or wrong -no doubt some have had success, but taking these very powerful drugs without medical supervision is a risk, so it has to be personal choice. Speak soon, hugs xx
supermolemoose 2 years ago
I self medicated for a while but now my therapist has written a letter for me to see a doctor and take the hormones under a doctor's care.
stntylr101 2 years ago
give it time.
aire420 2 years ago
yeah i totally agree, peeps really must see a professional, i understand that in some countries that is expensive but to start your transition if absolutely must be done correct, not simply the risk factor but peeps need to know the corredt dosage so they get the results best suited for that person. patience is trully the hardest thing in transition but i believe patience really does pay off big time, so many have rushed and have had the biggest dissapointments srsly!! hugsxx
dizyrache 2 years ago
My thoughts on self medication are that it is not safe do this job yourself, there are so many variables that you need to take into account to get the dose correct, and it is so easy for a non healthcare professional to get this wrong with disastrous results. I wholeheartedly echo the sentiments of previous comments, see a GENDER THERAPIST and get the referrals to the correct services, you will get better results with a professional tailor made hormone regime too. :)
Washu73 2 years ago
Great video :) I self medicate, but I only do so because I can't afford the $400 labs every 3 months and I am post orchi (I take a REALLY low dose.) If I had the option, I would certainly do it the right way.
I added you to my "Vlog I Love" section on my profile. I keep running across people I wish I listed in my last vlog, and you are certainly one of them :)
karmatic1110 2 years ago
Wow, that's such a compliment! Thank you :)
I can certainly understand why that has to be the option. $400 every 3 months is a crazy amount of money! Perhaps I should make a video on how transition works (medically) in the UK? It seems people keep sending me stuff that comes across quite rude when they don't understand that what happens here is somewhat different to in America.
Sound a good idea?
I hope you're well :) xx
ElodieDaniels 2 years ago
Self Medication has always been tempting to many new transitioners. There are many provider services online that will supply you, but I strongly advise anyone NOT to take this path. Firstly, you need to organise regular blood checks which you won't have access to if you self med. Also, by ordering online - what quality is the product? Is it a rejected product? Is it genuine or fake? At least by going through the correct channels you are being monitored - which is very important!
IntellectualAmy 2 years ago
Actually, the correct advice is to find a GENDER THERAPIST, who can first ascertain if this person is truly ready for HRT. Since hormones have both mental and physical effects, both a doctor and a psychologist should be consulted. Depending on which country you reside in, this may or may not be a requirement. According to WPATH, you are supposed to get a letter of approval your for HRT.
Erica2Lives 2 years ago
A gender therapist does no such thing, they just control, if I want a therapist, I'll see one who doesn't expect me to pay because they are dangling a carrot in front of me (as is my excellent psychologist, who I only started to see two years in): there's a lot of places that consider the best approach to harm reduction to be informed consent, letting people make their own choices and medical follow up, which coincidentally follows pretty much what disability activism is trying to achieve.
GoldRainGirl 2 years ago
Hi, Laurentia. A Gender Therapist is a starting point for those whom wish to go via the 'Private' route.I can see where Erica is coming from, and she is right if you are going private.I was a private patient and I'm two years Post Op now.The NHS route states that you must go through psychologists and have amble Counciling. I am successful as a transwoman in society, but feel I've failed in many parts for not having as much counciling as i should have as this would have helped me heaps.
IntellectualAmy 2 years ago
Well I can only speak for my own experience here in the U.S., but my private therapist wanted me on hormones after my 6th session with her, and *I* was the one who wanted to wait because I felt I needed more time to get my personal affairs in order. Not all therapists are stuck in the 1960's you know, and not all transsexual people are feeling levelheaded when they finally accept their condition. Although restrictive, I believe following the WPATH SOC is still the safest way to transition.
Erica2Lives 2 years ago
Erica, I appreciate your comments and perspective but I can't help but feel an element of rudeness in your approach to addressing me and the others replying to you.
Transition, I feel, is something that isn't the same experience for any of us. Whilst waiting for a prolonged period of time may have worked fantastically for you, it's not fair to apply those experiences onto everyone else on this journey.
ElodieDaniels 2 years ago
I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to be rude. All I meant was that the reason the Standards Of Care require psychological evaluation is because this gives the person the best chance for a successful transition. People who bypass the system usually don't do it because they have no other options, they do it because they're in a rush. Every transitioner is different, but the goal is the same. Again, the process & obstacles may be quite different in other countries, so I can only speak for here in the U.S.
Erica2Lives 2 years ago
great vlog darlin'!! the light-headedness youre feeling are flushes... they do lessen eventually... but I still get them today...though they seem to happen less, when they do occur, they are more intense, wherein you might experience a sharp rise of temperature, some dizziness, and disorientation...but you get used to them.
And YES, self-medicating is a dangerous risk.. especially where anti-androgen's are concerned, particularly with spiro.
urmwhynot 2 years ago
thanks for your kind words, love!
looking forward to speaking to you on msn again sometime soon! x
ElodieDaniels 2 years ago
Sweet earrings
Maria29493 2 years ago
Excellent advice Elodie. Seek medical help first! One of the most important factors is doing your initial baseline blood work to determine what is right and safe for you. Everyone's physiology is unique and can be affected in different ways by the same dosage of a drug. A doctor will also tell you what NOT to do or ingest while taking these medications. For example Potassium in the right dosages, can be fatal when taken with Spironolactone. That is just one small hazard. Just see a doctor first!
AliciaTransmuted 2 years ago
Exactly :)
ElodieDaniels 2 years ago
Sound advice. It strikes me that if someone's not ready to talk to their Doctor about transition then they're not ready for transition yet.
StrawbSwitchblade 2 years ago
"More clapping ! "
Helourob 2 years ago
*applause*
whatisbeneath 2 years ago
thank you, it's a difficult topic x
ElodieDaniels 2 years ago
I know, right? But I think you gave the perfect answer.
whatisbeneath 2 years ago