#4 has been the most impactful for me. I was depreesed and angry person. Once i got on HRT things changed. I am so happy I did not go the route of antidepressants. I feel like me most of the days, but now i have to remove all the hair on my body. But it allowed me to move forward .
My gender dysphoria stems from the fact that I know I am female with a male body. Most of my mind was forced to hide when I received the trauma of knowing I have a male body. My mind, my indentity, was forced to hide and exist vicariously since the age of 3. It has been always been there watching my life unfold mourning each moment, each event, desperately needing it all to happen as a female. My mind mourns the loss of life as a it should have been. I will never be without dysphoria. My mind desperately wants to live as female. My mind loves it when I pick out an outfit, take a shower, condition my hair, then dress up, put on my favorite jewelry and just go about the house. Its like a break from my life and I can pretend for just a short time everything is Ok. Working out to lose weight. My depression has caused me to put on weight. Losing weight is a really good affector on my dysphoria. I really wish I could atart HRT, but Im still not sure. I know I would change my body's sex in an instant if given the option. My mind desires this above all else. My inner most parts keep sending me messages to fully transition. But I still have resistance and I need to work that out first. Another great video.
Hi Dr. Z. Since you said telling someone helps, I’ll comment here because I’d rather not burden my friends or family with this again. I’m a transmasc young adult who passes maybe only half the time. This morning a stranger called me “she” again, and my dysphoria was triggered. I wish people would be a bit less assumptive, but ik they can’t always help it. Anyway, thank you for making this safe place for trans people. I appreciate it tremendously.
"The internal dialect" had driven me crazy for decades, never knowing where it was coming from or truly understanding that I was transgender until well into my 40s. Only recently have a started seeing a therapist who is just great, and this has helped tremendously. At first, I was conversing with folks on UA-cam, and through other channels, but never taking the "next step" until I found and confided in you, Dr. Z. Then I confided in Ashley Adamson, then came the therapist. And today I'm in my third week of Estro Gel, microdosing into finding my true self. Personally, I know I need to up my dose because I'm only on the verge of feeling anything mentally. I mean, I know it's there, but the door is only open enough to gaze in! I want to enter the room!! I'm working with Planned Parenthood and I highly recommend them for those thinking about transitioning. In early October, I'll be increasing my dosage and moving forward....always forward thanks to you and Ashley. Love you both! Amber
Excellent video Dr. Z... you made some some great points... What helped me the most was telling my wife that I am Transgender. It felt like the weight of the world was lifted off my shoulders. Telling just one person helped immensely... not long after, everyone that is significant in my life knew. Telling others is Very therapeutic IMO. Also, as you mentioned, getting on an HRT regimen is a must. It's a night and day difference. Being true to yourself brings a great sense of relief and happiness... all the pressure is gone. I see the world in a much different light now... Thank you so much for dedicating your time to help so many... ❤
I'm so happy for you and I could not agree more. Telling at least one person is a total game changer. I texted one of my friends (during a low point, akin to drunk dialing) and spilled the beans, followed by a call-me emoji. She wasted to time calling back and gave me heck for waiting so long. What I thought was a deep internal struggle with myself was actually something everyone close to me could see, but feared to express. What you said about being one's true self is elemental. Very well said!
Last night, as I was reliving old favorite memories, it occurred to me that many of the people who once shared them are now gone forever. So it doesn't matter if I remember them accurately or as a complete fantasy. So I imagined myself as a woman in all those occasions, decked out in all the most beautiful dresses, perfumes and jewelry imaginable. I doubt if I'm the first person to ever do that, but it was a very pleasant exercise.
Starting hormones relieved the feelings of GD enough that sometimes I forget I'm trans. But a week and a half off hormones reminded me why I was taking them...
It is stressful 😮 dealing with gender dysphoria is . Confusing , sometimes I want to scream 😱 , my body and my mind are at war sometimes , I get relief when I dress up and do my makeup and go out dancing , but it’s hard !😮
Admitting the condition has been a relief. My problem is that I want more people to know. But I don't want people to walk around me or make them feel uncomfortable at work. Due to circumstances my transition will be slow. So that keeps me from telling to many people. It's been hell for me , the last thing I want to do is make someone at work feel like they are walking on glass. 😢
Thank you for this Dr.Z! I have taken the initiative of utilizing your first two strategies to help my gender dysphoria and it does help a lot. I dont have access to hormones at the moment but i do currently take Phyto estrogen which is more naturally derived. These help me feel a sense of releif indeed.
When i feel worse, i evaluate my setting, surroundings, & environment. 9 times out of 10, my dysphoria is worse when i am with people who do not respect me. It means i am in the wrong place and need to relocate myself to a place that is safer and/or more supportive.
#1 Confronting the reality of actually having gender dysphoria. Acknowledging and accepting what you're feeling is dysphoria and you'll have to ride this out. Stop denying and just accepting and acknowledging. #2 Talking or telling at least one person. #3 Sit down and ask yourself "I have gender dysphoria, what am I going to do about it?" Helps to get control of their future and stop ruminating. #4 Starting hormones
@@aemiliadelroba4022 the other day I spoke up for myself regarding my pronouns and after it I was able to take my best sleep I had taken in a while. It felt like a weight was lifted off of me and I was at peace
#4 has been the most impactful for me. I was depreesed and angry person. Once i got on HRT things changed. I am so happy I did not go the route of antidepressants. I feel like me most of the days, but now i have to remove all the hair on my body. But it allowed me to move forward .
My gender dysphoria stems from the fact that I know I am female with a male body. Most of my mind was forced to hide when I received the trauma of knowing I have a male body. My mind, my indentity, was forced to hide and exist vicariously since the age of 3. It has been always been there watching my life unfold mourning each moment, each event, desperately needing it all to happen as a female. My mind mourns the loss of life as a it should have been. I will never be without dysphoria. My mind desperately wants to live as female.
My mind loves it when I pick out an outfit, take a shower, condition my hair, then dress up, put on my favorite jewelry and just go about the house. Its like a break from my life and I can pretend for just a short time everything is Ok.
Working out to lose weight. My depression has caused me to put on weight. Losing weight is a really good affector on my dysphoria.
I really wish I could atart HRT, but Im still not sure. I know I would change my body's sex in an instant if given the option. My mind desires this above all else. My inner most parts keep sending me messages to fully transition. But I still have resistance and I need to work that out first.
Another great video.
Hi Dr. Z. Since you said telling someone helps, I’ll comment here because I’d rather not burden my friends or family with this again. I’m a transmasc young adult who passes maybe only half the time. This morning a stranger called me “she” again, and my dysphoria was triggered. I wish people would be a bit less assumptive, but ik they can’t always help it. Anyway, thank you for making this safe place for trans people. I appreciate it tremendously.
Afternoon Dr Z 💗
Everyone should subscribe.
"The internal dialect" had driven me crazy for decades, never knowing where it was coming from or truly understanding that I was transgender until well into my 40s. Only recently have a started seeing a therapist who is just great, and this has helped tremendously. At first, I was conversing with folks on UA-cam, and through other channels, but never taking the "next step" until I found and confided in you, Dr. Z. Then I confided in Ashley Adamson, then came the therapist. And today I'm in my third week of Estro Gel, microdosing into finding my true self. Personally, I know I need to up my dose because I'm only on the verge of feeling anything mentally. I mean, I know it's there, but the door is only open enough to gaze in! I want to enter the room!! I'm working with Planned Parenthood and I highly recommend them for those thinking about transitioning. In early October, I'll be increasing my dosage and moving forward....always forward thanks to you and Ashley. Love you both! Amber
When I did step one and two all that pain and uncomfortableness that I felt inside went away and then being called who I feel I am it got even better
Excellent video Dr. Z... you made some some great points... What helped me the most was telling my wife that I am Transgender. It felt like the weight of the world was lifted off my shoulders. Telling just one person helped immensely... not long after, everyone that is significant in my life knew. Telling others is Very therapeutic IMO.
Also, as you mentioned, getting on an HRT regimen is a must. It's a night and day difference. Being true to yourself brings a great sense of relief and happiness... all the pressure is gone. I see the world in a much different light now...
Thank you so much for dedicating your time to help so many... ❤
I'm so happy for you and I could not agree more. Telling at least one person is a total game changer. I texted one of my friends (during a low point, akin to drunk dialing) and spilled the beans, followed by a call-me emoji. She wasted to time calling back and gave me heck for waiting so long. What I thought was a deep internal struggle with myself was actually something everyone close to me could see, but feared to express. What you said about being one's true self is elemental. Very well said!
Last night, as I was reliving old favorite memories, it occurred to me that many of the people who once shared them are now gone forever. So it doesn't matter if I remember them accurately or as a complete fantasy. So I imagined myself as a woman in all those occasions, decked out in all the most beautiful dresses, perfumes and jewelry imaginable. I doubt if I'm the first person to ever do that, but it was a very pleasant exercise.
This is particularly relevant to me at the moment. Thank you very much. Thank you
Starting hormones relieved the feelings of GD enough that sometimes I forget I'm trans. But a week and a half off hormones reminded me why I was taking them...
I have exactly the same
Oh wow. As someone that's contemplating trying them, this is crazy to think about.
It is stressful 😮
dealing with gender dysphoria is .
Confusing , sometimes I want to scream 😱 , my body and my mind are at war sometimes ,
I get relief when I dress up and do my makeup and go out dancing , but it’s hard !😮
Admitting the condition has been a relief. My problem is that I want more people to know. But I don't want people to walk around me or make them feel uncomfortable at work. Due to circumstances my transition will be slow. So that keeps me from telling to many people. It's been hell for me , the last thing I want to do is make someone at work feel like they are walking on glass. 😢
Thank you for this Dr.Z! I have taken the initiative of utilizing your first two strategies to help my gender dysphoria and it does help a lot. I dont have access to hormones at the moment but i do currently take Phyto estrogen which is more naturally derived. These help me feel a sense of releif indeed.
When i feel worse, i evaluate my setting, surroundings, & environment. 9 times out of 10, my dysphoria is worse when i am with people who do not respect me. It means i am in the wrong place and need to relocate myself to a place that is safer and/or more supportive.
Great point.
#1
Confronting the reality of actually having gender dysphoria. Acknowledging and accepting what you're feeling is dysphoria and you'll have to ride this out. Stop denying and just accepting and acknowledging.
#2
Talking or telling at least one person.
#3
Sit down and ask yourself "I have gender dysphoria, what am I going to do about it?" Helps to get control of their future and stop ruminating.
#4
Starting hormones
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8:25 I’m more scared to speak out and acknowledge it because I keep getting silenced and invalidated
That is called being cancelled.
We can not live in fear ,
We must confront our fears and go beyond…..😊❤
@@aemiliadelroba4022 the other day I spoke up for myself regarding my pronouns and after it I was able to take my best sleep I had taken in a while. It felt like a weight was lifted off of me and I was at peace
Dealing with dysphoria in the closet is the worst.
How to know if you have dysphoria when you are gay man .
Overactive, burnt out imagination
About what? Is it? Are you trying to convince yourself?
Imagining a better life, been on anti deps for 30 years