https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/sexuality-and-gender-identity/dealing-with-dysphoria-any-advice/m-p/606113#M6607 <P>So i am a trans nonbianary person. And I've been feeling a lot very bad dysphoria lately, mostly around my chest and some other organs and honestly generally about my body.</P><P>I am unsure how to deal with it to be honest. I do not have the money for a therapist or any gender affirming surgeries. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":disappointed_face:">😞</span></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I do have a binder and trans tape, and that helps, but I cannot wear either for very long. Binder gives be back and rib pain if I wear for like 2 days in a row (even if it's only for 8 hours) and I cannot wear tape that much cause i got a lot sensory issues. Also tape doesn't bind as flat as I want to, and I can always feel it it which makes my dysphoria worse sometimes.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Idk what to do I've been crying about it for the past couple of weeks. And the fact that I couldn't wear my binder for a couple of days due to rib pain, made it worse. To add to it I did get my haircut butchered and that&nbsp; just added to my dysphoria. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":disappointed_face:">😞</span></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Honestly I am unsure what to do anymore. I feel like I've done everything in my power, I got binder I got tape i got clothes that make me feel more comfortable. I try to be kind to myself too.</P><P>But it's just not enough sometimes. I wish I didn't have to feel this. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":disappointed_face:">😞</span></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I can't even distract myself from it on my bad dysphoria days, cause my brain gets really fixated on it and I can't do anything but cry. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":disappointed_face:">😞</span></P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:16:06 GMT ssSushiCat 2025-01-26T18:16:06Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/sexuality-and-gender-identity/dealing-with-dysphoria-any-advice/m-p/606113#M6607 <P>So i am a trans nonbianary person. And I've been feeling a lot very bad dysphoria lately, mostly around my chest and some other organs and honestly generally about my body.</P><P>I am unsure how to deal with it to be honest. I do not have the money for a therapist or any gender affirming surgeries. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":disappointed_face:">😞</span></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I do have a binder and trans tape, and that helps, but I cannot wear either for very long. Binder gives be back and rib pain if I wear for like 2 days in a row (even if it's only for 8 hours) and I cannot wear tape that much cause i got a lot sensory issues. Also tape doesn't bind as flat as I want to, and I can always feel it it which makes my dysphoria worse sometimes.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Idk what to do I've been crying about it for the past couple of weeks. And the fact that I couldn't wear my binder for a couple of days due to rib pain, made it worse. To add to it I did get my haircut butchered and that&nbsp; just added to my dysphoria. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":disappointed_face:">😞</span></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Honestly I am unsure what to do anymore. I feel like I've done everything in my power, I got binder I got tape i got clothes that make me feel more comfortable. I try to be kind to myself too.</P><P>But it's just not enough sometimes. I wish I didn't have to feel this. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":disappointed_face:">😞</span></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I can't even distract myself from it on my bad dysphoria days, cause my brain gets really fixated on it and I can't do anything but cry. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":disappointed_face:">😞</span></P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:16:06 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/sexuality-and-gender-identity/dealing-with-dysphoria-any-advice/m-p/606113#M6607 ssSushiCat 2025-01-26T18:16:06Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/sexuality-and-gender-identity/dealing-with-dysphoria-any-advice/m-p/606162#M6608 <P>Dear ssSushiCat~</P><P>I'm sorry you are going though such a hard time at the moment, particularly as you cannot afford therapy or surgery. do you have nayone on your side, just likes you for yourself?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It can help a lot if you talk with others who have had the same expereince. If you have not done so already I'd suggest getting in contact wiht <A href="https://qlife.org.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">QLIFE</A>, talk with their trained staff, see what suggestions they have. I also think they give the opportunity to talk with others younger people facing similar problems.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>If you feel like letting us know how you go that would be great</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Croix</P> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:29:32 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/sexuality-and-gender-identity/dealing-with-dysphoria-any-advice/m-p/606162#M6608 Croix 2025-01-27T12:29:32Z