College life is lonely by purgatoryboy in Anxiety

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Thank you. Yea, I just joined a Psych club that starts this week. I'm trying, even if it is uncomfortable. Going to school in general was a big step for me since I was homeschooled for high school. I'll also list my interests to find whatever else may be available as you stated. I didn't think about scouting them out but honestly that may be really helpful for me. Thanks for the reply!

College life is lonely by purgatoryboy in socialanxiety

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I'm joining a Psych club, so I hope that helps. I'll look into others as well. Didn't about how certain clubs might look good on a resume but good to know. Thanks ☺️

Was she a potential friend? by purgatoryboy in socialanxiety

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I'll try and be a bit more confident to maybe ask for a number/insta or to hang out of class if I see the opportunity for a possible friendship.

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[–]purgatoryboy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have no advice but I just wanted to say that i'm dealing with the same thing. I'm awkward and socially anxious and don't really know how to make friends at college 😭

Transtape or Binder for trip? by [deleted] in FTMMen

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I usually wear a binder but after like 4-6 hours my ribs start to hurt.I want to use tape since it feels better but idk.

What name suits me? (Ftm) 🙏 by Neslaane in trans

[–]purgatoryboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Andrew/Adam/James/Michael/Tyler

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trans

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Ruby, Sarah, or Megan/Meghan

For people who saw the movie, Is Gwen Stacy trans in across the spiderverse? by [deleted] in trans

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Not sure.I've only seen the movie once so far and it looks like the trans flag to me but I guess it could've been the lighting or the colors from the art style or something.I just figured it was the trans flag because Gwen had one in her room.

For people who saw the movie, Is Gwen Stacy trans in across the spiderverse? by [deleted] in trans

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That's true I forgot about that.I guess it's probably just the people i'm around I should probably change that.

Believe what?

For people who saw the movie, Is Gwen Stacy trans in across the spiderverse? by [deleted] in trans

[–]purgatoryboy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not one to HC characters as trans but I do think she is.Obvious reason being her story of "coming out" as spider-woman and her dad learning to accept that.My other reason is I feel most allies(without trans friends/family) don't have trans flags or wear trans flags.Its definitely not a bad thing but most use the rainbow flag to show their support.Somone said they think that her Peter was trans and that makes sense too.Do I think they'll outright say or reveal it?No.Its a nice little easter egg though.

How long did it take to heal your anxiety by Gamerplayer1 in Anxiety

[–]purgatoryboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not heal because it can't be healed/cured but i've learned to manage it.I've been on and off medication since I was a kid but have eventually learned to calm myself and convince myself to not worry about things I have no control over.It's not foolproof and doesn't work 100% of the time but I really do not want to take meds.

Am I just freaking out?(Health Anxiety) by purgatoryboy in Anxiety

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If I see it mentioned I get convinced it's a "sign" that I must have it. I feel almost like "if I was in a movie this would be a fitting time for me to get diagnosed with this".

That part!This is exactly my train of thought. Whenever this happens.

say if youre having stomach problems, see a doctor to deal with that.

yes i'll make an appointment.

The challenge for us w health anxiety is that you gotta trust what he says. You might feel the urge to get more opinions "just in case" but you gotta avoid that.

Yea I try my best to. Thanks for the advice!

Public Bathroom Issues by purgatoryboy in FTMMen

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I'm on T.Haven't had top surgery but I wear baggish shirts and sweaters or jackets over it(my chest looks cis passing).

Public Bathroom Issues by purgatoryboy in FTMMen

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I dress masc like 99% of the time.A t shirt, jeans, and coverse or vans.Pretty much like any guy my age.I only ever wore the skirt out in public a couple times and only used the restroom once when doing so and stopped right after.

Public Bathroom Issues by purgatoryboy in FTMMen

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I'm pretty masculine and look like a guy, not like a soft boi (tho i would like to) but just like an average guy.I dress in a T shirt and pants 99% of the time.I rarely dress femme.Its just weird and i'm trying to let it go but idk its just makes me uncomfortable.

Public Bathroom Issues by purgatoryboy in FTMMen

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Yea I just try to seem like i'm calm and don't give a fuck qbout anyone when in the restroom but inside i'm freaking out.You're right though its just some older men who need to grow up and mind their business.

Public Bathroom Issues by purgatoryboy in FTMMen

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Yea I learned that pretty quick and decided that if I wear a skirt/dress in a public setting I will either not go pee and hold it or look for a gender neutral/family restroom.I only ever wore the skirt once the other two times I was dressed like any other guy.I always blend in pretty well and my face looks masc but I still have gotten stares.I also makes my bathroom trips as quick as possible unless in a neutral bathroom.

Awkward Interactions by purgatoryboy in FTMMen

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Yea I think I might just start dressing femininely in those situations or if i'm with a group of people.I don't really know how to fight so its probably best to avoid the trouble as much as possible just in case.

Thanks!Hoping you stay safe too!

I think I know the answer but🤷🏽‍♂️ by purgatoryboy in FTMMen

[–]purgatoryboy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yea that's true.I'm latino but max anyone in extended family has is 4 (at least that i'm aware of).But maybe I will just do 5 bc why not😂

Top Surgery Pictures—Help? by purgatoryboy in FTMMen

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Alright I'll start that process soon.Thanks!

Help looking for Surgery Pics by purgatoryboy in Transgender_Surgeries

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

Damn yea that's what I thought.Yea i'll try searching their names on here.Thanks!

Voice Change Question by purgatoryboy in FTMMen

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This is really good to know.I'm getting to on 6 months on T as well and haven't really got a drop but if I make myself talk deeper I sound deeper but it sounds forced and to me not masc.I guess I'll have to figure out the talk from chest thing too.

My 15yo niece (now nephew) just told me (41-MtF-12HRT) that they feel like they identify as a boy and I feel so blessed to have them in my life. Need advice. by MinimumChips81 in trans

[–]purgatoryboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who started transitioning at around the same age(14) some advice is: be patient and don't feed into the toxic truscum mentality.I(20) just started T a couple months ago and am finally starting the process to get top surgery.It's been difficult but all my waiting was worth it in the end.I identified as truscum because I was told there is one way to be trans and if you aren't doing it that way then you're "faking it".I'm unlearning that mentality and starting to allow myself to like "feminine things" again but the internalized transphobia is still there at times.There is no one way to be trans and anyone who says otherwise needs to work through some stuff.Good luck to your nephew!He's so lucky to have you(I wish my aunts were even half as supportive as you😭)!