I'm really confused about my gender. I feel like if I transitioned into a guy, my depression would basically go away. BUT, in my heart of hearts, if I could literally switch from male to female physically like I'm in some sort of sci-fi/fantasy world I'd be the happiest of all. What does that even mean??? And it's so hard to find somewhere to talk about this because of the sheer amount of transmeds so I just feel unvalidated and small. I'm sorry for dumping this on you! 🙈🙊😖
Hey, never feel sorry for having questions! Transmeds can go back to the hovels from wince they came. While I don't know a lot about some stuff I'll try to help as best I can.
I personally am Genderfluid and honestly I felt that in my whole being. There's days were I just want to transition fully to male and days I'm like "But will that actually make me completely happy?" It's a hard line. For some top surgery is enough, some simply binding or packing is enough.
There's a few terms I can supply you with:
Agender: is a term which can be literally translated as 'without gender
Bigender: is a gender identity which can be literally translated as 'two genders' or 'double gender'. Bigender people experience exactly two gender identities, either simultaneously or varying between the two
Gender non-binary: When a person’s gender identity doesn’t fit inside traditional male or female categories (sometimes called the gender binary).
Genderfluid: is a gender identity which refers to a gender which varies over time. A gender fluid person may at any time identify as male, female, neutrois, or any other non-binary identity, or some combination of identities. Their gender can also vary at random or vary in response to different circumstances.
If you are in a safe environment you can try binding and packing. Ask trusted friends to try solely he/him pronouns for a bit to see how it makes you feel. Know you don't have to have dysphoria for every part of you. It's different for each trans person, some don't have chest dysphoria, some have hip dysphoria. It's all valid. Even not having dysphoria is valid you don't have to hate some part of you to be trans.
There is a lot of stigma around people who don't think you have to medically transition being shitty. But Transmeds are just gamekeepers. You're valid Anon. I'm so glad you messaged me and if you want to talk to someone dm me I'm always here.
I'm not an expert by any means though I am trying to educate beyond my own labels and base labels. So if I'm forgetting any labels someone feel free to add to them. Also correct me if I got a term definition wrong. I'm never going to claim to know everything so help from others is welcome. 💜