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Liam's avatar

Brilliant . Yet the medical community is pushing this propaganda on children . All about money . Sickening.

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Taras's avatar

If one’s response to opposition is to contemplate suicide, rather than to attempt to circumvent the opposition, it would seem this is in itself evidence of psychopathology.

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Marcus Evans's avatar

The confusion arises from my experience in treating these children, where I often observe a significant amount of internalized hatred directed at certain aspects of themselves, manifested through their physical characteristics. Many of them seem to struggle with self-hatred and a desire to dissociate from their true selves. I'm not suggesting that this leads to increased suicidality; rather, it often results in a sort of detachment, as if they disown their own bodies.

This disconnection is frequently tied to an unconscious grievance towards their parents for providing them with what they perceive as imperfect or less-than-ideal versions of themselves. It reflects a punishing internal voice that criticizes imperfection. In my experience, the issue tends to be more about dislocation from the self rather than suicidality. The solution in their mind is a “if only I was a...” fantasy the title of my paper If Only I Was a Boy.

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Emma P33L's avatar

thank you!

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Eugine Nier's avatar

Sorry, but "Erin" is not a credible source.

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Eugine Nier's avatar

> well I claim she is

And you're wrong.

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Eugine Nier's avatar

I don't need to change the facts, since I'm already aligned with them.

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