That’s…. wtf i don’t even know how to describe how wrong this is.
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I believe that in around 50 years, being trans will be seen in the same way that being gay is today.
There are still people today who think being gay is a mental illness. That it’s something that can be “cured” by going to a camp.
But also, why do 90% of trans people stay trans? Why do 60% of trans people who “go back” say it’s because of the social stigma and not what they truly feel?
Sure, being trans can be a mental illness, but that doesn’t mean being “cis” is the cure for said illness. I personally don’t really believe that the whole “*I am a dragon/dog/etc*” is real, but i don’t make fun of them, nor do I say they need mental help. Because I am not in their shoes, I can not interpret how their mind functions or how they truly feel.
Why does it actually bother you?
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But we know the actual cure for all of these conditions. Anorexics typically need a lot of cognitive behavioral therapy, but the condition is curable, and with support they can be healthy. Schizophrenics usually do well with one of many antipsychotic medications and therapy as well, not perfect but many are able to live full happy lives. Gender dysphoria is treated first with years of regular therapy, and then gender transition, with nearly all who transition reporting benefits to mood energy self image etc. nobody has found a better cure for dysphoria. Sorry that you’re uncomfortable with it, it might not be politically correct right now, but accepting transgender people is part of helping them.
I don’t think you care about curing any of these people, for the record.
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That’s…. wtf i don’t even know how to describe how wrong this is.
EDIT:
I believe that in around 50 years, being trans will be seen in the same way that being gay is today.
There are still people today who think being gay is a mental illness. That it’s something that can be “cured” by going to a camp.
But also, why do 90% of trans people stay trans? Why do 60% of trans people who “go back” say it’s because of the social stigma and not what they truly feel?
Sure, being trans can be a mental illness, but that doesn’t mean being “cis” is the cure for said illness. I personally don’t really believe that the whole “*I am a dragon/dog/etc*” is real, but i don’t make fun of them, nor do I say they need mental help. Because I am not in their shoes, I can not interpret how their mind functions or how they truly feel.
Why does it actually bother you?
But we know the actual cure for all of these conditions. Anorexics typically need a lot of cognitive behavioral therapy, but the condition is curable, and with support they can be healthy. Schizophrenics usually do well with one of many antipsychotic medications and therapy as well, not perfect but many are able to live full happy lives. Gender dysphoria is treated first with years of regular therapy, and then gender transition, with nearly all who transition reporting benefits to mood energy self image etc. nobody has found a better cure for dysphoria. Sorry that you’re uncomfortable with it, it might not be politically correct right now, but accepting transgender people is part of helping them.
I don’t think you care about curing any of these people, for the record.
How should they treat it?
Outch.
So do you believe in gay conversion therapy?