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About me
I started identifying as a trans man at 19 and was on testosterone for a year. My journey was really influenced by anxiety and online communities that affirmed me without question. I began to realize my feelings were tied to other mental health issues, and using psychedelics helped me overcome my social anxiety and see I didn't need to be a man. I've been off testosterone for a couple months now and my body is returning to a more feminine shape, which I'm okay with. I'm now confident I am a woman, I don't regret my past, and I feel like I've finally found my way back to myself.
My detransition story
My whole journey with gender has been confusing, but I feel like I’m finally finding my way back to myself. I identified as a trans man for about two years and was on testosterone for just over a year. I’m now detransitioning.
Looking back, I think a lot of my feelings were tangled up with other issues. I’ve always struggled with anxiety and depression, and I had really bad social anxiety. I also went through a period where I was obsessed with whether my partner was being faithful, and the anxiety from that was torturing me. I think I was looking for a way to feel better and more in control, and transitioning seemed like an answer.
I was influenced a lot by what I saw online. The trans communities I was in were very supportive of the idea that if you felt a certain way, you were definitely trans. I wish I had seen a more logical, unbiased therapist first, instead of one who might just affirm what I was saying without digging deeper. I think it’s so important to take time, be comfortable with yourself, and think logically about it, especially if you have other mental health stuff going on. You should wait and be sure, because it’s never too late to transition if that’s truly the right path.
What really helped me start to see things differently was using psychedelic drugs. It wasn’t something I saw other detrans people talk about, but it helped me a lot with my social anxiety and made me more open to questioning things. It was a big part of my realization that I didn’t need to be a man.
Stopping testosterone has been a physical adjustment. I’ve been off it for a couple of months now. My sex drive dropped back to how it was before, which is a bit upsetting because I did enjoy the higher drive on T. But the vaginal dryness went away quickly, which was a relief. I noticed that my body is changing back, too. I’ve lost about ten pounds because my appetite isn’t as huge anymore, and my body shape is becoming more feminine again, which I’m okay with.
I don’t have any issues with my body now. I can look at it and think, this is what I have and that’s fine. I’m confident I’m a girl because I was born female. I don’t regret my journey because it led me to where I am now, and there’s no point in dwelling on what can’t be changed. I found myself through all of this.
As for my sexuality, I identify as a lesbian, but I’m a little curious about men, so maybe bisexual or queer fits better. I’m still figuring that part out.
Here is a timeline of my journey:
| My Age | Event |
|---|---|
| Around 19 | Started identifying as a trans man. |
| Around 20 | Started taking testosterone. |
| 21 | Stopped testosterone after a bit over 1 year. Began detransition. |
| 21 (1 month off T) | Noted physical changes like reduced sex drive and end of vaginal dryness. |
| 21 (almost 2 months off T) | Lost 10 pounds, noticed body fat redistributing to a more feminine shape. |
Top Comments by /u/justanotterstoner:
Thank you! I also wish it was used for PTSD and any related mental issues. I do believe they are furthering their studies into it so we can only hope for the best. There have been some cases, I believe, of acid helping individuals with PTSD, as well as anxiety and depression. It definitely helped with my social anxiety. I wasn't able to find any other de transitioning people that also used Acid for their realization, but I saw studies where cisgender folks were more open to gender identity/expressions and others sexual orientation so there's a plus
Not sure about the ears but the weight definitely is. I’ve been off T for almost 2 months and managed to lose 10 pounds already. However, I am getting my feminine pear shape back but it’s okay. Your appetite isn’t as big and it’s one thing I’m happy about.
You’re completely right and I have thought about that. I do love my body and I’m like “This is what I have and that’s fine.” But I really wanna get electrolysis more for myself rather than to please others. My voice isn’t too bad! I’m confident I’m a girl because well I was born a girl lol so no issues with that. But thank you for the positive feedback! I really appreciate your kind words :)
All I can say is, see a therapist. A logical unbiased therapist preferably because although gender therapists are great, they tend to push the whole transgender ideology on you. You should wait and take time to be comfortable within yourself first. Give yourself a few years, it’s never too late to transition. You’ll get the same effects regardless because you’re done growing anyways. It’s worth the wait if this is really the path you’re meant to go on. Think logically and take any mental illnesses into account. I hope you find your true self regardless
What can you do about all that now? Nothing. Just accept the journey you made. Even if it wasn’t a great journey, you found yourself. There’s no point in dwelling on events that cannot be changed. All there is to do is accept what has been done, and learn from here on out. You can be whoever you want. You can be happy again. Be true to yourself and don’t let others define who you are. Positive thoughts sent your way
Currently de transitioning after 2 years of identifying as a trans man and a bit over 1 year of being on testosterone. I identify as lesbian, but I’m kind of curious about men so idk if I want to identify as bisexual or queer? Don’t know what’s right or wrong lol
I agree with you on this. I’ve been doing some self reflection and I want good genuine people in my life. Should I be concerned about him and my ex? If so, how should I approach it with her? I’ve confronted him twice and he’s denied both so I believe it but my anxiety is torturing me of the endless possibilities. I would love to get back together with her. We go out to eat and spend time together in the car just talking. I don’t go out much anymore but I have one friend who I don’t get anxious around and he’s a good person. I feel like I’m digging myself a deeper hole and stopping T took a toll, but I’m not sure.
Been off T for 1 month and 5 days. My sex drive did drop back to how it was before T which is kind of upsetting because I did enjoy it lol. However, the vaginal dryness quickly stopped and was glad because I missed that. I still get turned on when I think or see/do certain things. What I weirdly noticed was that when I go for runs or workout, my sex drive increases quite a bit. Your growth also doesn’t get “hard” anymore which is a relief as it would be uncomfortable with certain underwear or when I’d get turned on. Overall, it’s bittersweet.