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Hello,

I'm Jen from Toronto ..... if introduction could kill me id be dead !

Recently i started taking hormones and despite reading a lot on the internet I'm not really sure what the heck i'm doing.

So can someone tell me where the posts hrt related go ?

...despite the lame intro I am happy, been going out having fun, being myself making the best of things,

best wishes to all....

Jen :)

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Welcome to Laura's Playground, Jen. I hope those hormones are being monitored by a doctor.

18). Users may not discuss how to obtain hormones without a prescription or their specific dosages of hormones nor encourage the taking of non-prescription drugs. ie. herbal hormones

The taking of hormones without being under a doctor's supervision is a very dangerous thing to do.

For HRT posts you can go to;

HRT Hormone Therapy and Effects forum - heres the link there: http://www.lauras-playground.com/forums/in...hp?showforum=56

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Guest Donna Jean

Welcome, Jen....

But, Zabrak is right.....

Welcome to Laura's Playground, Jen. I hope those hormones are being monitored by a doctor.

Please be sure to read the forum rules.....OK?

You'll see a link at the top of this page...

So please be careful....

Cause we care....

XXOO

Donna Jean

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Guest Elizabeth K

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME

Please be careful - Read Laura's autobiography

But do look around and tell us how you feel and how you are - lotsa diversity here. And don't forget the chat - which takes a separate registration.

Lizzy

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Whoops! My bad ? :rolleyes:

I can understand the moral ground on witch such rules would be consider right and I didnt come here because i thought people should have to agree with me to have my respect. I cant see myself ever going to a doctor, maybe i never will. There is I'm sure an even smaller minority who are in the same boat with me and there to stay. perhaps sacrifice of the few is worth it for those who just need a nudge to make the safe and proper choice. The world is not perfect but I will find my way.

Jen

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Jen, please read Laura's autobiography like Lizzy asked.

You live in Canada so there are many options that are free or cheap for you to get on a safe and monitored HRT.

I had a rough start myself, it took along time to get on HRT but I am doing it the safe and healthy way. I have almost no spare money but I now live as full time male. There is always hope. Please do not risk your health. We care here and want to see you aspire.

Also, please don't see this as us trying to attack you we are only here to help.

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Guest Kelly Ann

Hi Jen...no not bad by any means, but please DO READ as much as possible on this site. Your life is pretty important to all concerned and it's out of this concern that some of us become somewhat unglued. Do read the Forum Rules there are there for a very real purpose...no, moderators don't pounce out of every palm tree with a coconut in each hand :P but if you've any bananas...erm back to the important stuff...It is a dangerous practice to play with your endocrine system under anything less than constant monitoring by a qualified physician. Sometimes if you don't tell them of various things that are occurring...even a Dr. can miss things that can be extreemly hazardous to your health...if you fail to alert them. Imagine how much you don't know? What good would it be to finally realize your lifelong dream to learn it was going to be shortened from a headlong rush when there was no need. Please see a qualified licensed professional to prescribe for you and monitor your progress. This was a Public Service Announcement from Radio Free Kelly Ann

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Guest Elizabeth K
Whoops! My bad ? :rolleyes:

I can understand the moral ground on witch such rules would be consider right and I didnt come here because i thought people should have to agree with me to have my respect. I cant see myself ever going to a doctor, maybe i never will. There is I'm sure an even smaller minority who are in the same boat with me and there to stay. perhaps sacrifice of the few is worth it for those who just need a nudge to make the safe and proper choice. The world is not perfect but I will find my way.

Jen

Sweetheart - all the moderators? It wasn't you honey - we are the ones who have to review posts so we see every new person and say hello - that's all - we were not ganging up on you. :o

Its a given that we worry about hormones - and many of us know people that have ruined their health - so it is a real thing to worry about it. :mellow:

Like we say PLEASE be careful - it's hard enough being trans without being dangerously ill or damaged by a bad drug regime. This site has over 5000 who have come and gone - it ain't a game - it's real. B)

So don't take anything too personal like... We just wanna make certain you live to see your transition. :rolleyes:

Aunt Lizzy

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Hi Jen,

I'm not going to jump on you, you're a smart one, you've gotten the message.

Come on in and sit here with me.

I'll bring you some cocoa and cookies and we can just wait here for some of the others to come by.

We are concerned about your health, but we are also concerned about you.

Transitioning is only partialy physical and the rest is mental, while the rules prevent us from discussing hormones and doses, we can still supply support for you.

The people that you have met are not trying to hurt you or insult you they are just very worried about you.

Laura runs this place from a wheel chair and a bed, she self medicated early on and the resulting heart attacks and strokes have left her pretty well confined, that is why she put those rules in place - to protect other young people from taking unnecessary risks.

And that is all that I am going to say about that.

Tell me, do you have aby hobbies?

Love ya,

Sally

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Hiyas Jen from Toronto!

Welcome to the forums :)

I know you stated you can't see yourself going to a doctor, but just in case here is some local info for ya!

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, or CAMH in Toronto.

http://www.camh.net/Care_Treatment/Program...dentity_Clinic/

Phone # 1-800-463-6273 or 1-416-595-6111 ( these numbers are for the camh centre not the Clinic itself )

There are a few steps involved in getting into the Clinic, starting with talking to a doctor, but its worth it Jen.

I hope you find comfort and support here at Laura's, we only want the best for you.

*hugs*

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