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How do I know if I am transgender?

Profile: Jamey
Jamey on Jun 28, 2015
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I believe that if you were transgender you would know very easily to distinct yourself between the gender you truly feel you are and undergo the outside transformation to match what you feel inside. There are more than 2 genders in fact there are many many genders that are out of the binary that sadly, not many people know about. I am personally genderfluid therefore I identify as girl and boy but I am neither because I am just me, I don't feel genders should define you as a person. So, to know if you are transgender do research and feel in your heart who you truly want to be but PLEASE be aware of the other genders that you could fit into without having to go through surgery when you may just be genderfluid, genderqueer and many more. :)
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Profile: oldShepherd47
oldShepherd47 on Jul 5, 2015
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Unfortunately there's no "transgender quizlet" that can tell you with certainty that you are or aren't transgender, and the journey to identifying yourself will take some time. While there are many "indicators," I think the heart of the issue comes down to expression -- how are you comfortable? If possible FtM ("female"-to-"male"), try dressing in more masculine clothes, binding your chest (safely!), and even packing (stuffing your underwear). If possible MtF ("male"-to-"female"), try dressing in more feminine clothes, packing a bra, or trying make-up. Look yourself in the mirror. See how these things feel. Not all transgender people feel the same about all things (an FtM, for example, may feel better when they bind but not when they pack), but it may be a strong indicator if any of those made you feel more comfortable, more confident or more "yourself." Also consider that you might not fall into the gender binary at all. Agender, genderfluid, gender neutral and others are all legitimate forms of identity. The best answer is to just experiment and see what makes YOU comfortable, day-to-day. In the meantime, I suggest journaling, vlogging, or talking to trustworthy friends (or to someone you trust here on 7Cups!). The ability to voice what you're experiencing helps a lot when you're working on self-discovery. In the end, it all comes down to YOU and what makes YOU comfortable.
Profile: RalphBG
RalphBG on Dec 7, 2014
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I am transgender myself. How I knew is that I just didn't feel right in my body. Before I knew what transgender was I knew I wanted to be a boy (in your case it could be a girl as well), and when I found out about it, I was like that's what I am! It can be difficult knowing if you are or not. If you don't feel comfortable in either genders (being a boy or girl), you could just want to be both, and identify as a girl one day, and a boy the next. There are people who are that way as well. Good luck. :)
Profile: alifegiven
alifegiven on Jan 8, 2016
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There is no way for someone else to be able to identify what gender you are. You know you and you know how you feel about your identity. Even if you have to experiment with yourself, it will be worth it. Figure out who you are. Because, transgender or not, you are important and your life is precious.
Profile: Gaara
Gaara on Feb 3, 2017
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Usually when wondering if you identify as transgender you'll feel as though you're trapped inside the wrong body. And research shows that actually is correct! People who suffer with dysphoria (extreme discomfort in their body) often have the thought process/neurologic patterns of the gender they desire to be more like/become/identify as/etc. You may also lean towards products (clothing, toys, etc) that are of the desired gender. It's more of a feeling than anything honestly, but it can be different for everyone. If you need help with dysphoria or anything transgender related feel free to message me privately anytime! And that goes for anyone else reading this. You aren't alone and your feelings are valid to me and others around you.
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I'm probably hella qualified to answer this. There's no real way to "know", or no way for me to tell you how you'll know. You will know when you're ready. Introspection and research help. I wondered if I was trans for a very long time, so I found a good community of LGBTQ+ people and they helped me through it.
Profile: GwenTG
GwenTG on Dec 21, 2014
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Nearly all people are assigned a gender at birth according to the male-female gender binary on the basis of the sexual organs (male for penises, female for vaginas). There are two main classifications of gender types: cisgender and transgender. Cisgender means you are the gender you were assigned at birth. Transgender simply is the opposite saying you are not the gender you were assigned at birth. Now how one knows if they are transgender is an effort in knowing oneself. For some gender is strong, comes early in life, and apparent to them, while others go through years of searching and experimentation to discover who they are. If you come to a generally stable conclusion of what your gender is, and it isn't what you were assigned at birth, then you are transgender. (This includes agender, polygender, and non-binary people as well.)
Profile: DevinT7
DevinT7 on Jul 2, 2015
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It took a lot of self-reflection for me to come to terms with my identity. It really helped to listen to other transgender people's stories about figuring out their identities. I also did research on what it meant to be transgender and spent a lot of time thinking about whether or not I was experiencing things that are common for trans people to experience. Ultimately, only you can know if you are transgender, and it's ok if it takes a while to figure it out.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 2, 2016
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That's a very difficult question, and the answer to it requires a great deal of introspection. First, you may want to ask yourself why you're asking the question in the first place -- is there something that's causing you to question your gender? One of the most common hypothetical scenarios I've come across is the idea of a button that could magically and irreversibly change you to the sex different from your assigned sex. Assuming there were absolutely no repercussions, would you press it? If so, then you may want to seriously consider the possibility of being transgender -- many people would be curious about experiencing life as the opposite sex, but irreversibly changing sexes would be enough to deter the vast majority (if not all) of cisgender people.
Profile: IknowIvebeenthere
IknowIvebeenthere on Dec 3, 2014
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I believe it's something that you feel your entire life. Going through puberty is a really difficult event. And every time you look in the mirror, you wonder what you would look like with the opposite sex's body. It's something you feel everyday. And every time someone mistakes you for the opposite sex, you get a strange kind of euphoria.
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