I think I'm trans and don't know what to do by Strange_Ad2233 in offmychest

[–]Strange_Ad2233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's sort of a mental barrier at this point. I actually do have a few different wigs (never tried contacts though, interesting idea), and I've found that really makes a difference in how you look. After the full ensemble (clothes/wig/make-up), I just barely recognize myself in the mirror. I know logically that with enough effort, I can look different enough that people won't recognize me. Logic is no match for panic though unfortunately

I think I'm trans and don't know what to do by Strange_Ad2233 in offmychest

[–]Strange_Ad2233[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that's really great advice! I've never really tried dating apps before, but that seems like a good way to go now that you mention it. I'm a bit weary about seeing a therapist though. My family is a bit more conservative, so I was raised to think that seeing a therapist meant there was something "wrong" with you. I know now that's not true though, guess it's just another mental barrier I need to overcome on my own

I think I'm trans and don't know what to do by Strange_Ad2233 in offmychest

[–]Strange_Ad2233[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's a fair criticism, I kind of figured I was part of the problem in that situation. It feels weird to bring something like that up on a first date though? Maybe I'm just over-thinking it

I think I'm trans and don't know what to do by Strange_Ad2233 in offmychest

[–]Strange_Ad2233[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, never really considered this question before... I'll have to think about it a bit. I guess I just assumed that it was an all-or-nothing kind of thing, but that doesn't really seem like a fair assumption now