So, recently I started questioning my gender and can't figure out if it's a gender thing or just body dysmorphia because my pronouns aren't an issue--I'm a bit indifferent towards she/her; and I've never been called he/him (and just the thought makes me cringe), but I'd probably just be more disconnected from it than anything--but I don't like my perceived gender? If that makes sense?
But, like, when I was younger, I'd use bandages to bind my chest and I preferred how I looked? And I was messing around the other day and I still preferred it? (Yes, I know bandages are bad, but, for several reasons, I'm not buying a binder to experiment)
So, maybe I'm androgynous/non-binary/etc.? Something in that direction? Or maybe I should just get a reduction/mastectomy? Or, heck, maybe this is all just a trauma response from a messed up childhood and I should just get a therapist?
I'm so sorry to just sort of dump this all on you, but I don't know where else to ask about this
the "don't like my perceived gender", that's gender dysphoria. Wanting to not have a chest can absolutely be body dysphoria. If you aren't sure which it is and thinking about going to therapy you can check if there is a gender therapist near you who could help you with that and other things (if you want).
For not binding with bandages, if you're just checking if you like it for a few minutes it should be alright but you cannot wear that like a binder for up to 8h I believe.
I hope that helps, feel free to send any follow up questions.
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-toni
