How do YOU deal with dysphoria?

I try to not think about it by doing things that take up great amounts of time and focus. Like writing stories and music and things..

 

I usually put my frustration with my body into doing something like karate or running

 

Whenever I have body dysphoria, I usually distract myself by working on deepening my voice. It does work, too. When I hear myself sounding like a guy, it improves my self image a little more each time. Or I go online and watch comedy videos... very effective.

 

I also play the piano when I'm getting really down about or, or I go running. I try to go to lgbt groups as often as I can so I can talk it out. Listening to other people on the Internet talk about their own dysphoria can sometimes help me feel less like a freak, but is sometimes triggering.

 

I usually put on my headphones, turn on loud music and distract myself from everything. It always works for me.

 

Ignore those parts and keep my mind busy, or think to myself, only another year before I can physically transition.

 

I cut my hair.

 

I run 70+ miles a week. Makes it harder to think about anything when you're all doped up on endorphins.
Journal.
Take myself out for a bargain steak dinner and ice cream.
Play guitar.
Dress up really fancy and go somewhere where no one knows who I am.
Take a shower in pitch darkness.
Bash out some homework.
Lift weights.
Write poetry.
Blog.
Imagine my life in 5 years.
Watch a T.V. show.
Go for a walk.
Brush my teeth.
Go thrift store shopping.

 

Crying for a while, then go shopping. New shoes always help. Or watch. Or book. Or reading few quotes from Quentin Crisp, as I declared him my guardian angel.

 

I just wanted to say that these are awesome suggestions.
As an artist, I like to draw a more 'male' version of myself- almost as a reminder that I will get to looking like that at some point- and put it somewhere where I can see it often.

Hanging out with friends who are respectful of my identity help a lot too, it reminds me about how natural it feels to be considered masculine.

Also I agree with the lifting weights and music thing! I love jamming on my drums.

 

Sometimes I just close my eyes and listen to my inner thoughts, I also tend to talk to myself in the mirror... Looking my "old self" in the mirror and talking to myself as if he is talking to me on the other side, giving me words of encouragement, telling me to press onward and stop worrying about it... It helps me to think of my former identity as another person as well... My older twin brother in a way... I also watch a bit of My Little Pony... Judge me if you want but that show has helped me through some hard times! It's an awesome show!

 

i usually find a really good song-- such as "Sweet Dreams" by Dreams Come True, or "Motherland" by Crystal Kay and try to mimic their voices as best I can. ^_^ It really helps.

If that doesn't work, I put my hair (albeit, it's kind of short right now.) into a ponytail or pig-tails.

 

I listen to music or immerse myself in my work. Sometimes it works, other times... not so much.

 

Thank about the good life