There is a tendency to focus on the most dysphoric parts or attributes of yourself later in the transition. Understandably so. Given how much distress, emotional discomfort, and even trauma it can bring up. Yet I noticed, it is seldom the right approach to take.

Many people seek to masculinize or feminize their voice as part of their transition. Often believing they can start process later and master is quickly. While how quickly one can master their voice varies from person to person, there is another factor that plays a significant role.

People often ask me about social construction of gender and how it tends to affect our inner schema of Self. Some wonder, if gender is a social construct, why then do so many have a need to transition? A question that tends to overlap with numerous social, cultural, and environmental factors.

Many of you have extended histories of overcompensating with your assigned gender at birth. Often in a very binary ways such as joining an army or a cheerleader squad. Attempting to convince yourself you are not trans gender. Now, when you are ready to deal with gender dysphoria, history of overcompensating can affect your inner self certainty.

It can be challenging to transition when you are in a relationship. And sometimes your partner will struggle with changes that transition brings. As a result, many wonder if they should transition at all. Especially when a partner says a firm no.

When discussing hormone therapy, fertility preservation always comes up. Many, already have children and are less concerned about fertility. Others, are clear they don’t want to have any children in the future. And then there are some individuals who do want a child or think they may want to, but fear “fathering” one.

Problems in life are inevitable. You will meet people in your life who will try to warn you about potential problems related to transition. Hearing of potential problems may further feed into your doubts and fears.

Many ask me if it is possible for their mind to play tricks on them. Make up that they are transgender. Convince them they need transition when in reality they don’t. These are serious questions given how serious and life altering transition is.

Many ask me if it is possible for their mind to play tricks on them. Make up that they are transgender. Convince them they need transition when in reality they don’t.

I often hear people express feelings of regrets. Regretting not starting soon enough. Regretting not coming out to their partner. Regretting decisions they have made.

Have you ever attended Pride Parade and didn’t feel connected? Or went to a LGBTQ support group and felt out of place? These feelings of disconnect are very common and natural to experience.

We all have an inner critic within our heads. That nagging voice that’s negative. Judgmental. And Pessimistic. I have observed this voice fall into two categories when it comes to transition.

Many experience fear of people abandoning you if you transition. People such as your family, your children, your partners, your friends. Often, this fear prevents you from moving forward in your life. Watch as I discuss two areas where this fear stems from and how to deal with it.

When it comes to transition, it is easy to get lost in paralysis analysis. As a result, you end up hitting a standstill. And that standstill can keep you away from making a progress. Watch as I discuss the problem with paralysis analysis.

In my videos, I often mention reaching a tipping point in transition. A point between 6 months to a year, when things suddenly tip. Tipping point is essential, especially to help you shift inner paradigms. Watch as I discuss what tipping point is and how vital it is.

It can be challenging to break free of your fears. Especially when they are related to your sense of who you are. A great way to think of your fears is a metaphor of your inner house. A home that you are planning to re-build and re-model within yourself. Remember, an inner house is a house that belongs to you. Nobody can ever come and foreclosure on your inner Self.

Over the two years of being on YouTube, I have gotten a chance to get to know many of you much more personally through the comments section. This time I turn the camera on myself to share with you how I started working with gender diverse community. As well as some of my passions apart from psychology. Watch as I open up more about the person behind Dr Z.

What if you feel going though transition at this point in your life is not worth it? This question often comes to mind to individuals who are older. Individuals who have families, children, perhaps even grandchildren. Wondering if the benefits of transition will outweigh potentially loosing or rocking the life they have build.

Many of you have been commenting on my DR Z PHD YouTube channel expressing your fears. Fears related to gender transition. Watch as I explore 3 biggest fears I have witnessed people tend to experience toward gender transition.

As you start gender transition, especially with the introduction of hormone regiment, dysphoria lessens. With dysphoria diminishing, fears tend to creep in. “Am I doing the right thing?” “Is transition the right choice?” These fears are common and normal part of the process.