Dysphoria?

Question

How do you guys ease dysphoria? Everyone at work found out my dead name and just knowing they're aware of it sucks, so it's been kicking my ass lately. Any tips?

Answer

((DISCLAIMER: No two people experience dysphoria or being trans* the same way. Everyone is different and what might be great for me could be triggering for someone else))
Two tricks for un-associating yourself from your dead name:
1) follow someone on twitter/tumblr/whatever who has your dead name. I'm following a journalist on twitter whose name is my dead name so now when I hear I think of her instead of me
2) if you play video games, find a game that allows you to name characters/companions (ex: play a Pokémon game and name your starter your dead name. Then you associate that name with a cute companion that you had a fun adventure with!!)
Other general dysphoria hacks that work for me:
1) shave. I have a peach fuzz mustache and shaving that makes me feel p dudelike, and I enjoy repetitive motions so it's calming. (For trans ladies, see if shaving body hair makes you feel any different. It's not for everyone though)
2) different hair cut/style. Even just going and getting my hair trimmed makes my hair-related dysphoria less intense
3) shopping spree! Buy some new clothes that fit your gender. Even though I already have """"men's"""" clothes, I still feel amazing every time I try on a shirt that makes me feel more masculine

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