It took getting hit by a car for me to finally get on HRT, and I waited a long fucking time (started my transition at 29!). I don't know why! I think I was afraid that my dysphoria wasn't "real" because it didn't feel to me the way everyone else describes it and I was paralyzed by self-doubt, like I was a fake or... or maybe I was afraid of how hard it would be or... or something. Just this vague fear and uncertainty that paralyzed my decision for 9 fucking years. Looking back at those wasted years I just want to tell her "You don't have to be afraid."
I told my primary doctor I am dysphoric about my gender and got an appointment with an endocrinologist for a consultation. A week later I got my blood drawn and we talked about my goals, then a little more than a week after that I got my pills. Way easier than I thought it would be! I expected I'd have to see a gatekeeper psychologist first but I guess my state isn't as bad as I thought? ymmv on that front
For the most part you have to just go for it, starting is literally the hardest part. Everything else, voice training, dressing, passing, makeup, etc. is only a function of time and starting!
It took getting hit by a car for me to finally get on HRT, and I waited a long fucking time (started my transition at 29!). I don't know why! I think I was afraid that my dysphoria wasn't "real" because it didn't feel to me the way everyone else describes it and I was paralyzed by self-doubt, like I was a fake or... or maybe I was afraid of how hard it would be or... or something. Just this vague fear and uncertainty that paralyzed my decision for 9 fucking years. Looking back at those wasted years I just want to tell her "You don't have to be afraid."
Good luck.
I believe in you.
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I told my primary doctor I am dysphoric about my gender and got an appointment with an endocrinologist for a consultation. A week later I got my blood drawn and we talked about my goals, then a little more than a week after that I got my pills. Way easier than I thought it would be! I expected I'd have to see a gatekeeper psychologist first but I guess my state isn't as bad as I thought? ymmv on that front
What country are you in
For the most part you have to just go for it, starting is literally the hardest part. Everything else, voice training, dressing, passing, makeup, etc. is only a function of time and starting!