Community Conversation => Transgender talk => Topic started by: Anna++ on February 14, 2013, 06:23:25 AM Return to Full Version
Title: A little knowledge is a dangerous thing
Post by: Anna++ on February 14, 2013, 06:23:25 AM
Post by: Anna++ on February 14, 2013, 06:23:25 AM
When I first started trying to figure out why I'm a girl in my head, I expected that simply answering the question would help to put my mind at ease. And for a while, I guess it did... but I eventually wanted more. I've absorbed a lot of information over the last year or two about being transgender and everything involved with transitioning. And the more I learn, the more I want.
It's actually the exact same feeling I get when I stand in line for a roller coaster. I know that I'm eventually going to get to the front of the line and get to ride, but the waiting has caused me to build up a lot of nervous and excited energy. I'm restless. I woke up way before my alarm this morning and I couldn't lie still long enough to fall back asleep. At least with a roller coaster you get through the line in a couple of hours, but over the last week or two I've been extra aware of how much this is building in me.
Does anybody have any advice for a new outlet so that I can at least have better luck concentrating while I'm trying to work?
It's actually the exact same feeling I get when I stand in line for a roller coaster. I know that I'm eventually going to get to the front of the line and get to ride, but the waiting has caused me to build up a lot of nervous and excited energy. I'm restless. I woke up way before my alarm this morning and I couldn't lie still long enough to fall back asleep. At least with a roller coaster you get through the line in a couple of hours, but over the last week or two I've been extra aware of how much this is building in me.
Does anybody have any advice for a new outlet so that I can at least have better luck concentrating while I'm trying to work?
Title: Re: A little knowledge is a dangerous thing
Post by: spring0721 on February 14, 2013, 06:53:57 AM
Post by: spring0721 on February 14, 2013, 06:53:57 AM
Emschuma,
I am one of those people that likes to always have something to plan for and I like to set goals for myself. I can understand the anxiousness of just waiting. I don't know that anything will completely eradicate the 'anxiety of waiting' from your mind. But I know when I'm waiting for something big, it helps me to set small goals toward accomplishing it...whether it be monetary or otherwise. Is there a way to maybe give yourself small step goals like say every 3 months throughout this transition? Then you'll be able to celebrate and be proud when you reach them. Also I find staying on a regular schedule, like working out the same days every week, having plans for lunch or a day out every Saturday etc. Really help and it makes weeks fly by. I am wishing you lots of luck!
I am one of those people that likes to always have something to plan for and I like to set goals for myself. I can understand the anxiousness of just waiting. I don't know that anything will completely eradicate the 'anxiety of waiting' from your mind. But I know when I'm waiting for something big, it helps me to set small goals toward accomplishing it...whether it be monetary or otherwise. Is there a way to maybe give yourself small step goals like say every 3 months throughout this transition? Then you'll be able to celebrate and be proud when you reach them. Also I find staying on a regular schedule, like working out the same days every week, having plans for lunch or a day out every Saturday etc. Really help and it makes weeks fly by. I am wishing you lots of luck!
Title: Re: A little knowledge is a dangerous thing
Post by: Anna++ on February 14, 2013, 11:01:18 AM
Post by: Anna++ on February 14, 2013, 11:01:18 AM
Thanks for the suggestion, and I'll try to think out some small goals to work towards :). I'm not sure what, though... besides beginning to let my friends in on this.