How do you combat dysphoria in order to be yourself? I find myself struggling to dress the way I want to, love the way I want to, and even try makeup because I constantly get a sudden overflow of dysphoria. I can do things for an hour at most until I feel completely shattered. I struggle to combat internalised transphobia too.

Idk, I just feel so stuck and alone in this battle to liberate myself sometimes. I know I have so much potential but my dysphoria shuts me down completely.

There’s also some dysmorphia that may be at play. Not being able to really know what I look like fucks with me to an immense level.

  • Sankavara GardensOP
    6•2 years ago

    I’ve been on this journey for a year now, I think the issue with the speed of it comes from things I can’t control. I haven’t been able to do anything other than grow my hair out and dress up when I’m at a sleepover, everything else is out of the question. Luckily I have a therapist tho.

    • Seanchaí (she/her)M
      5•2 years ago

      Hey, really good job on getting a therapist. Therapy isn’t for everyone, but it’s really helpful for a lot of people and it takes a lot of courage. Trans, cis, whatever, it’s not easy to actually go out there and say, I need help and I need to talk to someone. So make sure you acknowledge that you did that, and that’s super cool