Does Testosterone Really Make You (more) Angry? | vlog 118

[@AsherSteele87]

Thank you for your honesty. I doubt anyone will think you're angry in private all the time, lol. I think it's quite normal to have irritability at times and a burst of anger, handled in a healthy way, is not in and of itself wrong. We are human after all. Good for you for talking about it 😊

[@inavas101]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. It is very comforting to see that there are others who feel something similar, and it makes me feel less alone in the world.

[@geraldaustin6338]

Dann As always a great video and thought provoking. Your vlog has made me think about the effects of HRT and how T affects your brain. For me, T hasn’t made me an Angry person but it has had an amazing benefit for my anxiety. Soon after starting HRT I was able to stop taking medication for Anxiety which I had suffered with for almost twenty years. However, I did find that HRT made me more impulsive and assertive. These two traits (impulsiveness and assertiveness) are more of a masculine characteristic and therefore I guess should be expected. HRT has had countless positive benefits which have made me a much happier person. Aggression and anger are also associated more with masculinity but I haven’t noticed any changes in myself. I wasn’t aggressive before HRT and don’t notice any changes with this. If anything I have become more calmer than before starting HRT. From what you have said it appears your level of anger is much the same as before you started HRT. Has HRT made you feel any changes to your anxiety? Take care and looking forward to your next vlog.

[@GaryHennon]

Do not hold onto ANY anger! Let it go at the end of every day and it won't build up.😊❤

[@rseequest]

Hi Daan, I used to have the same problem with anger as you describe. However, once I transitioned, started on estrogen and progesterone and had surgery things changed. I was also diagnosed autistic with ADHD. Like you I have spent years working with children with multiple disabilities which helped me recognize my own symptoms. This explained a lot about my difficulties in education, relationships and life. There is a significant overlap with neurodivergence and transpeople. I realized that my previous issues with self-destructive anger outbursts had been a form of autistic meltdowns.

[@PhilipWeisman-dl4ik]

Daan, great episode. I have shocking news for you : you are totally normal. You are not the Hulk!! But, yes you must learn to express your minor frustrations along the course of time to avoid a vulcanic anger eruption later on. See the problem is You know the build up, but some innocent bystander in your life could hit the trigger and now the are covered in the lava of your built up anger and not understanding what they did to be on the receiving end. Also, the last 3 minutes had me laughing until l almost cried. Develop your sense of humor, you are really funny.

[@myboibill]

I just finished watching your video I believe it was one month ago. And you gave your height. I did not know until close to the end of the video that you had made it transition. iTunes and because you look like a nice person and I enjoyed what you were talking about. I guess that’s how we should do all people take them for who they are. Being American unless were in the sciences weekend that you measure in meters in centimeters but a long time ago I thought it was probably important to have a working knowledge as most of the world uses these measurements. Perhaps all of the Dutch are much taller but many men in the United States like myself are 58 or 59 I think the average height is now about 510. I am personally glad I have two working feet into working hands. Anyway I will follow your channel is very enjoyable. Now I’ll get back to watching the current video. Thank you

[@CoMorbiditty]

I am also struggling with anger most of my life.... but I have learned to cope with it and catch it. I was concerned about Testosterone and my anger but it hasnt changed me like that at all. I've never wanted to punch a wall, I mainly throw things. But it can be a sign of ADHD, which I have. My testosterone level isnt high, but Im going to increase it because my voice hasnt changed very much. I am very mindful of kindness. I am watering my plants more. I have changed my picture and name, sorry lol.

[@marknguyen1397]

What kind of AI app are you using on your cellphone? Do you have to pay for it?

[@Daan_Spieard]

ChatGPT. There is a payed option, but the free version works pretty well

[@mikehutton9178]

Can I ask - are you a straight or gay transman?

[@rainbowtropolis]

Your plants are looking very happy and well cared for! 🪴🌱🌿 I had anger issues as well, the only thing that stopped me was how expensive it got after a while to replace the things I would smash once I got older (mid 20-s to around 30 when I was living alone). T therapy helped me calm down, the opposite of what I was like before with my mood swings. I also have PCOS so I think that had something to do with my moods 🤷 I also realized my frustration would turn into aggression like a boiling teakettle. The thought hadn't crossed my mind that you would be a ball of aggression, you're too good at relaxing 🧘‍♂ Completely off topic observation, Dutch isn't based on Latin? The words you translate don't sound anything like what they would sound like in otherwise? Weird question I know, I was raised a curious person by a wonderful mom 😊 I love your jump-spider merch! I remember it on your plants earlier this year when you found one on your plant! 🕷 Is that where you got the idea? They are pretty cute, and they wave the fuzzy front legs to attract other spider mates 🤓 (I watch BBC a lot) I hope you have a wonderful time until next time you post, beware of those sneaky buckets! 🫣😁