3 Signs You Are Hitting Transition Burnout!
Transition burnout happens to almost everyone—Dr. Z breaks down the three major signs to watch for and why transition is so psychologically, emotionally, and physically exhausting.
Sign one: Your negative self-talk drastically increases. You're using "never" statements constantly—"I'll never pass, this will never work out for me, I'll never look attractive." Your inner critic suddenly has a microphone and is shouting. Sign two: You're starting to feel completely hopeless about your future. Everything seems impossible; you don't think things will ever happen or work out. You've lost all the hope, enthusiasm, and excitement you had when you started the transition. You're asking yourself, "Why even bother?" Sign three: Things around you are literally falling apart. You're forgetting appointments, losing your keys, missing obligations—that forgetfulness is a huge indicator you're psychologically burned out and overstressed.
Why burnout is so common: transition is incredibly strenuous on multiple levels. You've piled too much on your plate—too many appointments, too much advocacy, too much educating others 24/7.
Watch to understand the 80/20 rule for transition goals, why it's okay to take time off from thinking about gender, and how to recognize when you need to step back and recharge.
