How to deal with gender dysphoria?

[cinnamonrole]

Hi everyone, thank you for taking the time to read.

I’ve been dealing with the feelings of wanting to be a girl ever since I was extremely young, and as time goes by I feel more and more like I’m in the wrong body and that I depressed and a bit hateful of the way I physically am. I’ve been trying to find ways to cope for years because I don’t feel my friends and family would be accepting, but I haven’t found anything to be successful. I’ve been struggling emotionally as of late and have been feeling a little depressed.

I’m unsure what to do and any guidance or advice would be very helpful to me.

[JustinTheGreat]

I think you should go to a lgbt support group or some therapy. If you’ve been feeling like this since you were a kid, you might not feel better unless you’ve transitioned. Which is obviously a hard decision, especially if your family isn’t supportive.

[Anonymous]

There is nothing wrong with your body. Many people who have dysphoria don't find relief after transitioning. They often transition back or commit suicide (at a higher rate than those who don't transition). It would be beneficial if you could find a good therapist; but now they don't want to help us just transition us. Because they think that permanently sterilize us, mutilating our genitals, and pumping us with unsafe levels of hormones for the opposite sex is compassionate. If that is compassion I don't need enemies my friends are bad enough. It took me some time; but eventually I learned to accept myself for what I am. Even though I want to be something else. It probably doesn't hurt that I am autistic and know how to suppress my emotions.

[Subarugirl]

LGBTQIA+ support groups would be a great place to start. There are some great ones on Facebook, redit and other platforms. I wouldn't suggest this platform though... lots of bigoted transphobes on here.

[D_Bone_Steak]

That's tough man... I always wanted to be a girl as far as not working and chilling at home. Also, that fist fighting isn't an everyday thing for a female... yeah jealous of that as well.

After being a stay-at-home Dad though I'm like fuck it... and I'm starting to like being a man better. I lift weights, arm wrestle, drink, and I'm going to get a cowboy hat, a big belt buckle, and drive trucks. Fist fighting is just part of the routine now.

[Avicenna]

I think you need to consult a therapist to help you make this decision

[Iron_Man]

Embrace your gender that you were born with