Why Does My Dysphoria Keep Getting Worse???

Dysphoria is one of those shitty things that has its highs and lows, and being in the trap of being full of doubt doesn't usually help much.

What I would say is build a support group of people who reaffirm your identity; even if it's an online collective like here if people offline are being stubborn about something as simple as acknowledging your pronouns. With your parents, who can always be the toughest bunch to work with, maybe tell them you want to try going by another name and set of pronouns to see how it makes you feel, even if you're sure they will make you a lot happier. Even if it's small, it could probably do numbers for you and what you're going through.

 

Unfortunately, dysphoria can be really hard to cope wit while you are in the acceptance phase of transitioning. I see it as our body's way of telling us that we really are trans. Things do become a bit easier once you accept and move forward with the process of transitioning. No matter what, doubts are perfectly normal and over time you will work through them and feel more comfortable with who you are. It can take some time so try to be patient and let things fall into place. If things become too hard, try to distract yourself with video game or film until things settle down and you feel ok again. (*hug*)

You will be in a different place entirely in two years, at the moment because of the increased anxiety and dysphoria the event might seem extremdly intimidating but I'm sure you will cope fine with the event, try to remember that no matter how you express yourself, you will always remain a man. It is a part of who you are, your innate sense of self and being. Clothes are nothing more than a tool that we use to reinforce our identities to society but what truly matters is who we are inside. (*hug*)

 

Bro, don't give up. There's lots of stuff you can do. Get male clothes, a binder, join a gym. You're also probably suffering from a baby face. And this will get better with time. At 18 you'll be able to look like a teenage boy. Also voice training.

 

Basically all of my suggestions regarding dysphoria have been mentioned already- however, I saw some that I didn't think of before, which I will probably put into practice soon.

Additionally: If you still want to have the level/position of bridesmaid, when that time comes, you could discuss changing the title, to something equivalent, but less feminine. I know there are others already out there, and you could probably work with your cousin to make your own.

 

Hello there, my dysphoria gets worse too lately. Maybe your reasons are similar to mine, maybe not. My reasons are being DEPRIVED by family and society ever since to live the life I desire because it's a complete taboo. I am in a crisis of trying to fill in the things I was forced to miss as a child because of the so damn important gender roles!!!
I literally feel like I want to explode.