About 10 weeks ago I started on a prescription of prozac and I am up to 2 mg/day now. I am starting to see some improvements in my life.

About a year ago I realized I am trans and it is only lately that I have been bold enough to start changing my appearance outwardly. Appearing slightly feminine with my clothes, jewellery, painted nails, etc. and I just dont care what strangers think of me anymore. For the first time in my life, I look forward to the future and the person I believe I can become.

I ave also dealt with depression my whole life. I always wished that I was never born. I have this scenario I play in my head where, if that decision were as easy as pressing a button to erase my existence, I would push it without hesitation. But now I dont know if I would. I am actually enjoying life.

I still get anxiety sometimes and even mild panic attacks, but it is a lot more rare now. For the last few weeks I have been feeling much better about myself and even have the motivation to work on hobbies and exercise, which of course accelerates the effects.

For a long time I was scared to try medication because I heard of all the bad side effects and it could potentially make you worse before you get better. I was scared that if I tried it, I would be a mess and lose my job or something, but I took the risk and I am so happy I did.