Thegreatsurprise Trans (2024)

FAQs

What to say to come out as trans? ›

When you first share your gender identity, you're likely still perceived as the sex/gender you were assigned at birth. For example, coming out might mean saying, “I know you see me as a girl, but I'm actually a boy. Please see me and treat me like a boy.”

The umbrella term trans is a shortening of both transgender and transsexual, and describes anyone whose gender identity does not align with their assigned sex. Trans men who transition are commonly referred to as female-to-male (FTM or F2M).

Not all transgender people have gender dysphoria. On its own, being transgender is not considered a medical condition. Many transgender people do not experience serious anxiety or stress associated with the difference between their gender identity and their gender of birth, and so may not have gender dysphoria.

You may feel extremely uncomfortable with the gender-specific parts of your body. For example, you may have breasts and prefer not to have them. Or, you might not feel uncomfortable with your gender- specific body parts and, at the same time, feel a deep need to have other body parts.

There is no right way to come out

There is no one way to come out. If you choose to come out as transgender, make sure it's to people you trust and that you have a support system in place. It's important to feel as confident as possible that coming out won't risk your safety, health, or living situation.

Transgender OCD is a type of obsessive compulsive disorder that involves an intense fixation, anxiety, and concern about a person's gender identity. People with TOCD struggle with extreme self-doubt and anxiety about whether or not they're transgender.

“Of the 139 participants, 17 (12.2%) were classified as persisters and the remaining 122 (87.8%) were classified as desisters.” CONCLUSION: Most children grow out of their gender dysphoria as they reach adolescence. Social transitions and/or puberty blockers are frequently used to ameliorate symptoms in these children.

Left untreated, gender dysphoria can lead to severe emotional and psychological distress. Gender dysphoria can lead to other mental health challenges, including: Anxiety. Depression, sadness or a sense of loss.

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Am I trans or intersex? ›

The two terms are often confused: while a person who is transgender has a gender that is different from the one traditionally associated with the sex they were assigned at birth, a person who is intersex was born with a variation in their sexual or reproductive anatomy such that their body does not fit typical ...

Take your time, transitioning can take a long time. On average it takes 2-3 years. Talk to people in your trans support group if you want help with your appearance. For example your clothes and hair.

Some people choose to use text as a way to come out, whether by email or as a social media post. We've put together some examples: Hi, You're someone important to me, and because of that I want to let you know that I am a member of the trans and gender diverse community.