Review of Coping Strategies

We have created an image that shows the different levels of gender dysphoria, from when you first start noticing it to when it becomes really overwhelming. You can imagine gender dysphoria like an annoying mosquito buzzing near your head on the left side, and a whole swarm of bees trying to attack you on the right side.

First notice your gender dysphoria mindful awareness strategies: deep breathing, radical acceptance, sensory grounding, and movement.

Medium level gender dysphoria action coping skills: HALT, hope, cognitive reframing, gender affirmation, community connection, and accessing gender euphoria.

High intensity gender dysphoria avoidant coping skills: distraction, distancing, and selective disclosure.

So remember: start mindful, use action, avoid if necessary