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What do you do when you feel sad about your body?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by Ramlethal, Feb 23, 2017.

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  1. Ramlethal

    Ramlethal
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    I do my best not to think about my body but honestly it's not working at all. I just feel extremely sad and there is really nothing that I can do with having to put up with it.

    My family doesn't like trans people and it doesn't seem like I will be able to get away from them anytime soon.

    I just wish the pain didn't feel unbearable at times. ;(

    What do you do when you feel sad?
     
    #1 Ramlethal, Feb 23, 2017
  2. StormyVale

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    I don't have a lot of advice to give. Usually when I am sad I try to distract myself in general.

    Also to avoid dysphoria, I try to accept whatever my mind is telling me the mental map of my body is, and I also try to accept myself whatever my body looks like because it truly does not define what gender you are. I am AFAB so on days when I am male, whatever my body is telling me I take as true and try to convince my brain of it despite what I may see physically. So far it has worked pretty well. I wish you all the best, and good luck!
     
    #2 StormyVale, Feb 23, 2017
  3. Matto_Corvo

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    I listen to music and try to ignore it.
     
    #3 Matto_Corvo, Feb 23, 2017
  4. Myles Kramer

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    sleep
     
    #4 Myles Kramer, Feb 23, 2017
  5. anthracite

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    Get yourself some stuff to look good.
    If you're a guy: Work out, shave your peach fuzz, do some facial hygiene (it's not as gay as you think!) and dress to impress.

    If you're a girl: Makeup and shopping should work. But in that case you probably ask Kasey or Brooke, they'll know what to do.
     
    #5 anthracite, Feb 24, 2017
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