05-11-2014, 21:33
Ladies,
I thought I'd give a quick update. My issues definitely occur mostly during the week before menstruation. Last month I believe it lasted 2 weeks because I had started taking the BO not too long before that. And it caused my cycle to be delayed a week, with my usual PMS symptoms being tremendously stronger for an extra week.
However, I'm now approaching PMS week again, and so far I'm not feeling extra emotional like last month. I feel I have more control over my emotions. I do think it takes time (at least for me) to adjust. I am very positive that this was affected by the BO and not any lack of serotonin, because it is cyclical and clearly related to my sex hormone levels.
Nevertheless, I DO still feel like I am emotionally different now than I was two months ago. I am definitely feeling more feminine still, feeling a lot of sensations and having thoughts that I never had before, especially with my boyfriend. I have been with him for over 2 years, and only now have I become so much more moved by my emotions over him and so......I don't know how else to describe.....feminine! Like nurturing and moved by love emotions (to tears, often). I mean, I never used to cry so much, whether due to sadness or joy. It is so weird to me!
Also I wanted to share that I switched to Swanson's. I am taking 1200 mg daily. I am pleased with the clean ingredients as opposed to the other gross brand I was taking before.
And also I am definitely experiencing changes in my body. I am spilling out of my 32B and 32A bras. I thought I was imagining it. But I am constantly adjusting my boobs, even though the band fits the same, because they are being smushed by the cups and it hurts. I am literally pulling out my boobs at every chance I get (when no one is looking) because they either push the bra up and out or they come out of the cups. One of my bras I cannot even wear because my boobs come out so much my nipples are exposed, and it's obvious through my shirts.
I purchased a 32C bra (of my favorite style, by Timpa). We'll see how it fits.
Also my hips and butt have gotten bigger. Noticeably. Like, other people have noticed. And they don't know my program.
I haven't gained significant weight. I still wear all my same clothing, but fill them out better. My waist is still the same. I honestly think I'm rehabilitating my body and it's finally able to reach the level it was meant to be at. I mentioned in another post some time ago that I had a severe eating disorder for many years and was also very athletic most of my life. The eating disorder definitely stunted my growth because it started at a young age. I didn't have a period for many years, as well. So I believe I did not reach my physical potential, and am experiencing it now.
I thought I'd give a quick update. My issues definitely occur mostly during the week before menstruation. Last month I believe it lasted 2 weeks because I had started taking the BO not too long before that. And it caused my cycle to be delayed a week, with my usual PMS symptoms being tremendously stronger for an extra week.
However, I'm now approaching PMS week again, and so far I'm not feeling extra emotional like last month. I feel I have more control over my emotions. I do think it takes time (at least for me) to adjust. I am very positive that this was affected by the BO and not any lack of serotonin, because it is cyclical and clearly related to my sex hormone levels.
Nevertheless, I DO still feel like I am emotionally different now than I was two months ago. I am definitely feeling more feminine still, feeling a lot of sensations and having thoughts that I never had before, especially with my boyfriend. I have been with him for over 2 years, and only now have I become so much more moved by my emotions over him and so......I don't know how else to describe.....feminine! Like nurturing and moved by love emotions (to tears, often). I mean, I never used to cry so much, whether due to sadness or joy. It is so weird to me!
Also I wanted to share that I switched to Swanson's. I am taking 1200 mg daily. I am pleased with the clean ingredients as opposed to the other gross brand I was taking before.
And also I am definitely experiencing changes in my body. I am spilling out of my 32B and 32A bras. I thought I was imagining it. But I am constantly adjusting my boobs, even though the band fits the same, because they are being smushed by the cups and it hurts. I am literally pulling out my boobs at every chance I get (when no one is looking) because they either push the bra up and out or they come out of the cups. One of my bras I cannot even wear because my boobs come out so much my nipples are exposed, and it's obvious through my shirts.
I purchased a 32C bra (of my favorite style, by Timpa). We'll see how it fits.
Also my hips and butt have gotten bigger. Noticeably. Like, other people have noticed. And they don't know my program.
I haven't gained significant weight. I still wear all my same clothing, but fill them out better. My waist is still the same. I honestly think I'm rehabilitating my body and it's finally able to reach the level it was meant to be at. I mentioned in another post some time ago that I had a severe eating disorder for many years and was also very athletic most of my life. The eating disorder definitely stunted my growth because it started at a young age. I didn't have a period for many years, as well. So I believe I did not reach my physical potential, and am experiencing it now.