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Third Time's a Charm; University Begins... Again

Nix McRetro // 29th July 2024 // News, Study

Third Time's a Charm; University Begins... Again

Orientation week has started at university. The only thing I’ve seen so far were queues. Although, I did get to direct two people to the great hall. That wasn’t terrifying. So why the hell can’t I deal with groups? Let’s look at the medications I am on. Bupropion is gone... Continue reading

Depression, Debt, Bees and Lizards

Nix McRetro // 13th July 2024 // Nature, News, Study

Ahhhhh yes, now where was I? I’ve corrected my spiralling debt thanks to an early release of superannuation due to financial hardship. Taking away from future me isn’t too bad - especially as future me shouldn’t really exist. The fact that present day me exists is surprising to… me. For... Continue reading

Mon Mothma was a Deejay

Nix McRetro // 29th May 2024 // Nature, News, Study

Let me preface this by saying it has been a very long month. I have been experiencing bits of euphoria here and there - when they hit, it makes me grateful I didn’t kill myself as planned. The CAPTCHA below was one of those moments. This post is just a... Continue reading

Progesterone Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)

Nix McRetro // 6th April 2024 // News

Progesterone Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)

In the past week I have decreased my dose of progesterone to 100 mg twice daily (200 mg total). I have not had one incident of my brain feeling like it was on fire. Additionally, I am now taking my dose two hours away from any food. Because pharmacokinetics. There... Continue reading

Me, Myself and Progesterone

Nix McRetro // 29th March 2024 // News

I touched on progesterone (P4) in my last transgender update post. I am not quite sure if progesterone is working in the way I want it to. My biggest annoyance with it is feeling like my brain is on fire just before trying to sleep. Rewind to late February 2024,... Continue reading