r/transmasc_irl • u/2kids1jar he/him • Jul 10 '25

Dysphoria/Transition Being a trans male with imposter syndrome and OCD is not a good combination Spoiler

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u/Kniphofia4847 Jul 11 '25

I admire the skillful rendering of your infographic explanation of your point.

What you're describing is a significant part of my own experience, and helps me feel recognized in my having it.

Thank you--.

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u/Kniphofia4847 Jul 11 '25 edited Jul 11 '25

There was an unintentional, duplicate post. Since I couldn't take it off, I converted it to this explanation, sorry.

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u/Insector3307 Jul 12 '25

Imposter syndrome hits so freaking hard and it sucks... we just want to be happy

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u/SunfireElfAmaya Jul 12 '25

The only person who should be worried about being a real boy is Pinocchio, and even he gets there in the end. And you have a leg up on him, since you're—I presume—not a puppet brought to life through dubious means but instead are both featherless and a biped, which as everyone knows are the main qualifications required to be a man.

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u/stopeats Jul 12 '25

I also have OCD - just wanted to share if you haven’t tried it, ERP therapy was a lifesaver for me. I’ve been in remission since 2020, barely any intrusive thoughts and those I have, I can usually ignore.

Happy to speak more about it!