The Oddball Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 You can't be born in the wrong body...If you think you should be a woman, then you have somewhat mental issues. You can be born in the wrong body, if it happens to you you'd understand. Basically I feel female, and I want to be that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Teeny Tiny Cat Posted October 12, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 12, 2015 What does female feel like? Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cąℓσceđrus ☁☽ Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 "doesnt cause harm" jesus fucking christ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cąℓσceđrus ☁☽ Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 You can be born in the wrong body, if it happens to you you'd understand. Basically I feel female, and I want to be that. implying reincarnation happens implying taking unnatural doses of hormones will change your gender implying hacking your dick inside out make you a female implying you can know what it feel like to be a woman when you are literally a man why do people grasp for more and more insanity as i get older this must be hell you must be demons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingwire Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 -snip- implying you are funny This is a sensitive topic for many, so if you don't have any reasoning for your opinions, please don't post. It seems you're just trying to bait people now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♠Derpeh♤ Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 You can be born in the wrong body, if it happens to you you'd understand. Basically I feel female, and I want to be that. If you were born in the wrong body you should be able to change it. Open your minds, people. Imo there is no such thing as "born in the wrong body" you are who you are and many people dont learn to accept that. Also because of social views that a male should be a certain image and a female should be a certain does not mean you are "born in the wrong body" who is to say you can't be a guy but like female things? or vice versa? It's more of a acceptance thing imo. Instead of accepting that you are a man who enjoys/likes female things (or viceversa) you elect to place the blame on some greater good saying you are in the wrong body :L EDIT: Im not against transgenders/transexual...etc I just find the "Im born in the wrong body" argument a hilariously stupid way of putting "I still havent accepted who I am" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingwire Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I just find the "Im born in the wrong body" argument a hilariously stupid way of putting "I still havent accepted who I am" I do agree, it is a horribly overused short explanation, but transgenders do legitimately believe they were born in the wrong body. The associated feeling of dysphoria is somewhat similar to those who believe a certain limb isn't really theirs, except for the entire body, with increased focus on the genitals and chest. Feminine men and masculine women need to accept who they are to be happy, but transgender people generally feel the need to make physical changes in order to combat their dysphoria. Post-op, they report a higher quality-of-life and sense of belonging in the world, as well as lowered depression and anxiety, potentially meaning a reduced chance of attempting suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chilled Soda Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 The only true argument that people have who dislike transgenders: "I don't like what that person is doing even though it won't impact me in any way" Truly ridiculous, it's up to the person and what they want to do. Anyone against this is just being stubborn, close-minded, and they cannot accept change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
∞Ramses Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I respect it. Do whatever you want to do to your body. Some people have plastic surgery, others got tattoos or piercings all over their bodies. Just don't do it for 'attention-whoring' purposes, but only if it really means something for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0123847a;fsdaklf Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Anyone against this is just being stubborn, close-minded, and they cannot accept change. Not supporting a mental illness means you are stubborn, close-minded and cannot accept change? What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♛ AlphaOmega ♛ Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Honestly i dont care. Not gonna lie its uncomfortable to me. This is simply because my concept, psychologically speaking, is aligned with that if you have a dick, you are a boy and if you are a girl, you have tits. But ill be damned if i judge or condemn TG. Be happy and live your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Teeny Tiny Cat Posted October 14, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 14, 2015 The idea that "mental illness = bad" is kinda messed up in here. Dysphoria is generally considered an illness, and it definitely causes people harm and discomfort. The problem with people saying "don't encourage mental illness" is that treating dysphoria by allowing people to explore their gender identity and presentation in different ways is a positive thing. It's not encouraging illness, it's helping people to get well. Saying "it's not an illness, shut up" is not a very nuanced response, and does nothing to help the person you are engaging with understand why transition is a good thing for people with gender or sex dysphoria, rather than encouragement of their illness. Those making statements like that simply don't know what mental illnesses are or how they can affect people. They would likely be the same people who'd tell you to combat depression by getting out more. The fact that they don't understand how treatment works doesn't make depression any less of an illness, and the same applies to dysphoria. Responding to people who say it is an illness in the way some of you are doing only further stigmatises mental illness in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studious Damon Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 How do you feel about Transgender Males/Females? As a TG Male myself (becoming a woman), I'd just like to know everyone's opinions on the matter. What do you think of others doing this, and would you ever consider it? It's hard, but I'll get thru it eventually. I'm all about that estrogen yo. You don't have the amount of estro a woman has I don't consider you a woman. I think other people doing it are gay and are afraid to admit it. I would never do it because I'm not gay. /thread The idea that "mental illness = bad" is kinda messed up in here. Yup your right. Mental illness is 100% healthy. They would likely be the same people who'd tell you to combat depression by getting out more. The fact that they don't understand how treatment works doesn't make depression any less of an illness, and the same applies to dysphoria. Responding to people who say it is an illness in the way some of you are doing only further stigmatises mental illness in my opinion. Take your fucking meds for your mental illness. Not that fucking hard. And if your talking about depression and shit. Take some anti-depressants. Mental illnesses isn't gods wrath. It's chemical imbalances. And if you took chemistry you know what that means. ITS TREATABLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Teeny Tiny Cat Posted October 14, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 14, 2015 So I guess you didn't actually read any of the words in my post, huh? Nothing you're saying is really contradicting anything I said, you've apparently just completely missed the point I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studious Damon Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 So I guess you didn't actually read any of the words in my post, huh? Nothing you're saying is really contradicting anything I said, you've apparently just completely missed the point I guess. Maybe you want to clarify your post then? If I missed the point, god knows how many people did too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Teeny Tiny Cat Posted October 14, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 14, 2015 Maybe you want to clarify your post then? If I missed the point, god knows how many people did too. I'm not really sure how else to explain it. Some of the comments in here have been very "don't encourage a mental illness" vs "it's not a mental illness you asshole" and I was trying to say that neither of those attitudes is very accurate or helpful. Dysphoria is an illness, but allowing people to explore their gender presentation and identity is not encouraging the illness but helping to treat it and feel better. Like the anti-depressants one might take for their depression (though depression is not that simple and there are many different types of medication, some of which will work for some people, some for others, etc, but that's a whole other topic.) Basically... responding to "don't encourage mental illness" with "it's not a mental illness, stfu" rather misses the point, and in doing so stigmatises both dysphoria and other mental illnesses such as depression rather than being helpful or supportive, which is what I presume those people are intending to do. Does that make sense? If not I give up, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studious Damon Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I'm not really sure how else to explain it. Some of the comments in here have been very "don't encourage a mental illness" vs "it's not a mental illness you asshole" and I was trying to say that neither of those attitudes is very accurate or helpful. Dysphoria is an illness, but allowing people to explore their gender presentation and identity is not encouraging the illness but helping to treat it and feel better. Like the anti-depressants one might take for their depression (though depression is not that simple and there are many different types of medication, some of which will work for some people, some for others, etc, but that's a whole other topic.) Basically... responding to "don't encourage mental illness" with "it's not a mental illness, stfu" rather misses the point, and in doing so stigmatises both dysphoria and other mental illnesses such as depression rather than being helpful or supportive, which is what I presume those people are intending to do. Does that make sense? If not I give up, lol. Okay yeah that makes more sense. Your thinking reminds me of this series, which I really enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollothelion Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 What does female feel like? Just curious I think this question is the real thing.... I'd think that feeling female would be just having the body parts and different functions. Mentally I think there is no clear obvious difference between females and males. In my opinion, I think being transgender is a misconception of two different ideas. One is the mental aspect of 'basing it off the stereotypical male / female ideologies', and just fitting into those stereotypes. The other one is the actual physical representation, and I think that is a problem based off not feeling comfortable with yourself. I don't think there are mistakes in which body you are born in unless you had that one thing where you were born with both body parts, and parents had to choose which one you would be (Saw it on House? lmao). You were put into the situation for a reason, I feel its more about accepting who you are, and the body you were given. And how would you find yourself if you don't give yourself enough time. I don't think anyone should make such major transitions until they are ready for the consequences if you do decide to do something. Not giving yourself a chance to be yourself helps mess up your mentality. Give yourself a chance to find yourself, being a guy or girl has no mentality specific to it besides the stereotypes that you shouldn't care about. As Teeny said, what does it feel like to be female? Besides the difference of bodyparts. That is a really interesting question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Applicable Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 You can be who/whatever you want to be. Imo it's on two plains, mind and body, ie. Mind: You want to be a girl Body: But you were born a boy People can't decide what they're going to be born as, and if they'd rather be of the opposite sex then that's their choice. I won't judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Teeny Tiny Cat Posted October 14, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 14, 2015 Okay yeah that makes more sense. Your thinking reminds me of this series, which I really enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y1GbBh u9hA Yeeeeah I'm not watching anything with "otherkin" in the name, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studious Damon Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Yeeeeah I'm not watching anything with "otherkin" in the name, lol. its mocking tumblr, not conforming to it. You should watch it its really funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studious Damon Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I'd think that feeling female would be just having the body parts and different functions. Mentally I think there is no clear obvious difference between females and males. You could do some research you know. 2 Different hormones Male is testosterone Female is estrogen If your male and have lots of estrogen you think your a woman and you won't have a dick and you will have tits. But, you have nuts. If your female and have lost of testosterone you think your a man and you don't have tits. No, mentally you are defined as a man or woman. Because hormones affect your brain. You didn't even try to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studious Damon Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Mind: You want to be a girl Body: But you were born a boy tumblr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Teeny Tiny Cat Posted October 14, 2015 Administrators Share Posted October 14, 2015 Brain sex actually is a thing, but brains are so adaptable that a huge part of it is socialisation based on sex assigned at birth. + I'll watch the thing later then. I think dismissing everything social justicey as "tumblr bullshit" is pretty silly though, just as much as dismissing everything on reddit as the opposite. There's good and bad in every area of the internet, there are some really valuable insights and perspectives on tumblr (and reddit) and also some fucking weirdos. Being reductive in any area is unhelpful imo, it's best to take an idea for what it is regardless of where it was presented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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