I’m asking for advice from both trans and cis women.

First off let me explain some for those who don’t know much about HRT, trans women don’t exactly get ‘periods’ but still get the monthly hormone cycle. We don’t physically have any pain (some uncomfortable stomach cramps but nothing compared to cis periods), but it’s pretty much what a cis woman with a removed uterus would go though.

I think I had my first cycle about a month ago and think I’m currently on my 2nd, but I’m not entirely sure. Since I’m also on antidepressants and have ADHD when I miss a couple days of meds (I usually take about 5 of 7 a week on average) my mood fluctuates a lot. I just got really emotional but not exactly sad?
Like yesterday on my drive home I was really attached to the shoes that people hang on electrical wires for some reason and started crying about it. It’s just like something that people do and it’s really sweet and idk I can’t really put it into words.
Last night my emotions were so bad I literally took 2 benadryl and 5 melatonin gummies since I couldn’t be left alone with my thoughts but can’t sleep with a show on. I also am like really wanting human connection but am too scared to talk to people because of anxiety, I just am alone and struggling. I have really low labido due to my antidepressants and HRT but this doesn’t really feel like being horny, I am just like wanting someone to connect with.

rn my emotions are just really crazy and idk what to do about it.

idk does this sound like the emotions ppl normally have on a hormone spike or am I just going crazy?? should I bright it up to my psychiatrist or is it normal? Should I track them to really see if it’s on the 30 day cycle or if it’s just stress related randomness? Is it always this intense or will I get used to it?

I would really appreciate any sort of guidance or recommendations anybody has

  • celeste@kbin.earth
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    2 months ago

    Definitely see if the mood fluctuations and cramping keeps happening on a schedule. It can help a bit knowing you’re moody because of hormones. I’ve always been irregular, so sometimes I’ll get my period and realize what was going on with my mood the last couple days.

    My mood swings were way worse during puberty, so it’s likely your body will adjust eventually. Lots of people also have periods that they need help through, as well, so you might end up needing (pharmaceutical) help through yours once enough time has passed that the initial intensity should have settled a bit.

    I remember as a teen just really needing to cry sometimes, so I had some books that I’d read at those times and when I was done crying, I’d feel more even. Try stuff out. If one month it’s an angrier feeling, listen to loud angry music or punch a pillow. Finding healthy ways to feel and express intense emotions during these times seemed to help ride it out for me.