The Effects of Anti-Trans Politics on Your Psychological Well-Being and Self-Care!
Dr. Z addresses the profound psychological effects of current anti-trans legislation and rhetoric on trans individuals—and how to protect yourself. You don't even need to engage with news or read negative comments to collectively feel the energy shift. When the world tells you that you don't exist, don't belong, that you're "the other," it psychologically takes a toll.
The metaphor: every time you go outside, you take an internal beating from collective anti-trans hatred. By the time you come home, your internal self—especially regarding gender identity—is bruised, aching, hurting. This inevitably leads to depression, anxiety, isolation, and sometimes self-harm. It makes facing the next day incredibly difficult because who would want to get punched again?
But the most horrific thing anti-trans rhetoric does: it physically kills your spirit. Robbing you of hope, dreams, aspirations. When a person's spirit is dead, it's very difficult to revive. Dr. Z refuses to let your spirit be annihilated.
What you can do: spot the effects (worsening depression, avoidance, fear). Set strong boundaries—limit news consumption. Don't engage with negative commenters. Surround yourself with allies and positive content. Protect your energy.
Watch to find out how to preserve yourself and why this too shall pass.
