Mirrors are transphobic now.

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[–]milknciggiesLGBToxic 24 insightful - 1 fun24 insightful - 0 fun25 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I keep mentioning that I have a mental disorder, but I feel like it equates to having a disorder such as gender dysphoria somewhat. During certain times I struggle with mirrors and looking at myself and I know of many people with my condition or similar do as well. But are we asking to shift the world around us to accomodate us? NO. Because in the end, it does more harm than good. Everyone that is not neurotypical or different from the norm should respect social conventions, especifically the ones that are harmless such as having mirrors in public places!
My goal is to function as a member of society. I acknowledge my struggles, I am open about it but I strive to heal and not harm the people around me just because of my internal issues.
I think this is so important to understand, and the reason why I respect people with gender dysphoria who are self-aware adults just trying to live their life. They need help, not this toxic self indulgent bullshit.

[–]theytookourjerbsXX only. 11 insightful - 1 fun11 insightful - 0 fun12 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I have that same mental disorder. Is it body dysmorphia? Because I do have that.

[–]milknciggiesLGBToxic 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I have BPD (borderline personality disorder), which also has made me struggle with a bunch of things such as substance abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, etc. It might be different from body dysmorphia, but it really makes you want to smash mirrors when you look at yourself.