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ADHD and other neurodivergencies are neither binary nor a simple scale + we have different personalities and circumstances, so there are people that qualify as having ADHD yet manage it very well or have lives that mesh really well with their brand of ADHD by pure chance.

Some of these people think since it’s easy for them to manage it must be easy for everyone, and some sympathize and understand they have it (compared to us) easy.

It’s frustrating to have a genuine disability and not be believed because it’s not visible and obvious, and doubly so when it’s someone you think should get it.

I’ve met one person I didn’t believe had ADHD yet he thought for sure he did. He kept asking me and my other ADHD friend why we didn’t simply do this or that whenever we mentioned we struggled with something. He did later turn out to have another neurodivergency which made much more sense to me, but it’s also important to note that not all symptoms are gonna be in the part of someones life that you are witness to.

Hey sister. These are scary times and I wish you the very best. I’m about to go to bed and I just wanted to share this link with you: https://genderdysphoria.fyi/en

It was very helpful to me when I started out.

I also wanna say that transitioning is whatever you need and want it to be, and that there are no requirements to being trans or a woman. You are exactly who you feel you are and no one gets to tell you what that means to you. Clothes, make-up, voice training, hormones, surgery, etc. While I recommend experimenting in a way that is safe and comfortable to you, I also wish to stress that there’s nothing wrong if you don’t feel you need some of these things.

Realizing that transitioning meant doing the things that relieved my dysphorias and also just the things I want to do was very freeing to me, and so just in case you’ve ever gotten the impression that some things must be done, or that you have to have some dysphoria of some kind to qualify please be aware that this is not the case. This is all both about relieving dysphoria but also about freedom of expression. (Your identity is descriptive not prescriptive is what I’m trying to say. Do whatever you feel like, and then whatever label you use is just how you describe it to others)

I’m sorry about your situation and I wish things were easier. There are many here who have lived through similar things or are in the midst of that sorta thing right now. Hopefully they can offer advice on that. I recommend checking out the blåhaj matrix channel as there are several americans there who you might wanna talk to.

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You should rotate where you inject. I switch thigh each time and try to not hit the exact same spot. Injecting into the same area too often can lead to scar tissue buildup which makes that part of the skin hard and therefore hard to penetrate with a needle.

You shouldn’t really ever take estradiol pills orally imo. Higher risk of blood clots and cancer for no real benefit other than it being a bit easier than sublingual doesn’t seem like a good trade.

I would edit squeamish to say something about phobias instead.

I would also add that many of these paths need blockers which are generally not great for your health in the long run (not so bad that no HRT is better). Injections are the most available path that makes it easy to bypass using blockers all together.

1. The first things to consider are injections and implants as these can be done without blockers. I don’t know much about implants tbh as they are not super available. Injections are very consistent and safe.

2. The second thing to consider is patches. Patches release hormones continually so there are no lows or highs and it’s simply more convenient. Some people have problems getting them to stick, but sometimes medical tape or applying them somewhere else etc help. There can be supply line issues with patches so they might just suddenly be out for a little while. You’ll need blockers which can be uncomfortable and have long term side effects.

3. The third thing to consider is spray/gel. Patches/spray/gel deliver hormones poorly to some people as they simply absorb poorly through their skin, but for others it’s a great route. Spray/gel has to be applied two or three times per day and it needs to dry. The area you apply to can also accidentally deliver hormones to animals and people that touch you for a little while, so best to not apply with your hands. Don’t apply to the arm you take blood tests from (to check hormone levels). Don’t spray while near someone. You’ll need blockers which can be uncomfortable and have long term side effects.

4. The fourth thing to consider is pills sublingually. It’s safer than swallowing pills, but you will accidentally swallow some and therefore have slightly elevated risks. Sublingual like the skin can be a bit hit and miss. Some absorb this way better than others. Not all pills can be taken sublingually. You’ll need blockers which can be uncomfortable and have long term side effects.

5. The last thing to consider is swallowing pills. Take this option when you have no others available.

Be aware that often the bad side effects are really only a concern when it’s over a long stretch of time. Taking pills orally for a few months or a year isn’t a big concern. Taking blockers for a year isn’t either. It’s an issue when you have to do this for the rest of your life and when there are better options available. Some people also have nasty short term side effects from blockers so avoiding them in the first place is best imo.

It depends. Doctors typically prescribe estradiol valerate which should be injected every five days. I use estradiol enanthate which is injected every 7 days.

You can read more here: https://piefed.blahaj.zone/post/24298

You go for whichever is the most comfortable/convenient as the differences are so small. Subcutaneous uses a smaller needle so I went with that as it was less scary to me, but some can get allergic reactions on their skin from the injections which intramuscular avoids because it’s a deeper injection.

I use injections and I love the freedom! It’s nice to not have to think about my hormones several times per day

Put the vial in your armpit until your body heat warms it up. That helped me when I used a thicker oil and drawing was slow. The first time I didn’t warm it for long enough and I thought it didn’t work, but I later learned I just had to keep it there for a little while.

I have a syringe with a needle you can’t remove, so no separate drawing and injection needle. It’s 29G insulin needle. Works very well for me actually.

Higher gauge is less hard on the rubber stopper, so that’s part of why I use this syringe, it also is a minimal dead space syringe so not much is wasted per injection. I also find it more convenient to not change needle, but it has some minor drawbacks. If something happens to the needle the entire dose you drew is wasted f.ex, and of course when you inject it won’t be as sharp because you used it on the rubber stopper.

I do subcutaneous injections into my thigh, alternating which one I inject into, but sometimes I kinda forget which side I’m at and just pick one at random :P

I use alcohol wipes on the vial first and then injection site. After injecting I wipe the vial again because I often see a drop at the top of the rubber stopper.

I have moomin bandaids in case I need them :3

I might’ve misunderstood? I thought you meant I had said this, or supported this claim.

But yes as far as I can tell there’s not much to suggest a strong political alignment of any kind. I don’t know what info we can trust that has been provided. If we take their statements at face value he was in a relationship with a trans person and found kirk hateful. He engraved memes from a video game on his bullets and shot this guy.

There were also some weird statements about his actions while running after shooting which confuse me, but it’s not something I’ve read all that much about.

That’s great. It’s not a claim I’ve made or implied at any point. I just said a thing about being queer vs being in a queer relationship.

I make no claims as to why he did what he did. If he is the one that did it, I dunno.

Only if true

Can I ask why you are wondering about this? Are you attempting to get a bigger dose or stretch out your supply or something? If so there are other things that can be done that we know work. I’ve not heard about rectal E in the DIY community at any point.

If for whatever reason you wish to stretch out your pills/tablets consider this instead: https://stickies.neocities.org/stickies (experimental)

I would recommend just continuing with taking them sublingually without modification unless you have a good reason not to, such as your country making it harder to access hrt.

That means he is in a queer relationship, but not that he is queer. I suppose that doesn’t matter to conservatives either way.

Also that info is incredibly sus and sounds fake af. The way the fbi director talks is sus, as he clearly isn’t all that competent and keeps bragging about how quickly they could release info, which is not how investigations work.

Oral prog is metabolized into non-prog hormones and you get less prog overall that way. Rectal and especially transdermal (through the skin) is way more effective.

If there are effects you miss or that you felt made a big diff it was likely the other hormones the prog turns into when you metabolize it. I’ve heard a lot about those effects, it’s very intriguing. It’s very pleasant for some, but can be bad for others.

Yep. With a thin enough needle that technique is not required to spare the rubber stopper, and as you say the 45 degree thing tends to bend the needle (when it’s a high gauge)

Some friends have had 21G eventually core their vials, but I doubt it’s assured that it will happen. There’s also techniques to mitigate the coring risk a bit, like the penetrating the rubber stopper at 45 degree thing and such.

I prefer a thinner needle for drawing as it’s less harsh on the rubber stopper. Since DIY vials are used for a long time I figured it would be a good thing to prioritize. But yeah you’re right about switching needles being better.