Body positivity often ignores the lived experience of transgender and non-binary people who may feel severe body dissatisfaction and incongruence between their assigned gender at birth and their actual gender.
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Therapist: GSRD/LGBTQIA+ focus. Author, Sexologist. ND. Queer Menopause Project. IG: queermenopause. Twitter: @tania_glyde
If you could choose to live without a physical body, would you? Today's thought experiment brought to you after many reflections and discussions on how living in a physical body can be overwhelming. #health #mentalhealth #dissociation #trauma #politics #transformation #inclusion #exclusion #gender https://lnkd.in/eRXQKzEY
If you could choose to live without a physical body, would you?
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Youth Development Officer at Bodywhys - The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland | MA Gender Studies UCL
Happy Pride! Head to the Bodywhys - The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland body image website https://lnkd.in/e--KpU2T for updated information and new resources on body image in LGBTQ+ people. It has been a real joy and pleasure to work on this alongside Fiona Flynn. And thanks to James O. and Daire Dempsey for looking it over and lending your expertise. Also huge thank you to Megan Jayne Crabbe for allowing us to feature her and her beautiful words. This was huge for me because I have been following her for years. She is probably one of the first body positive content creators I came across and I still find her content just as relevant, entertaining and heart warming, years later. Around pride we often see lots of posts from organisations with empty platitudes about celebrating LGBTQ+ people, but the issues that face the community are often swept under the rug. Did you know that body image concerns and eating disorders occur in higher rates in LGBTQ+ people? This is thought to be due to many factors including stigma, discrimination and prejudice as this puts stress on mental health and reduces self-esteem. Head to the website to learn more and find insightful resources. Here is a summary of tips for improving body image in LGBTQ+ people: - Practice body neutrality – viewing our bodies in a neutral way and recognising that we all have inherent worth and value no matter what kind of body we have can be helpful for LGBTQ+ people. - Focus on your strengths – make a conscious choice to appreciate your body for its strengths and the vehicle that allows you to do all of things in your life that are important to you. - Practice self-compassion – Learning to accept our experience and react to our thoughts and feelings in a kind, compassionate way can help body image concerns. Remember that this is something that takes practice and won’t happen overnight. We will all continue to have moments where we struggle with being kind to ourselves. - Find supportive communities – Hang out with people who accept and support you for you are. Connecting with the LGBTQ+ communities has been found to have a positive impact on mental health. - Diversify your social media feed – Try following LGBTQ+ people who promote body positive content.
IBI: 9.LGBTQIA+ and body image — BodyWhys
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Artist and Aspiring Academic with experience in customer facing professional roles in the wellness industry
WHY WOULD ANYONE WIDEN THE QUEER WELLNESS GAP? I’m writing this post in response to Steve Barclay’s horrendous vow to ban trans patients from single sex wards within the NHS. As stated by Jamie Wallis, trans patients do not present any issue to discuss patients. It’s not a problem that exists. In fact Transculent reported ZERO incidents and complaints on the topic. This is a fear tactic employed to further isolate and marginalise trans and gender diverse people. As I mentioned in the article linked below, the Queer Wellness Gap presents an array of health and wellness disparities to the TRANS and LGBTQIA+ community as a whole. By trying to ban Trans patients from single sex wards multitudes of issues arise for these patients. 1. There will be less access to care based on the hospitals beds and wards that will be able to accept and treat trans and gender diverse patients. 2. Increased threat and fear of personal safety to trans and gender diverse patients increases the likelyhood a patient will not share their identity and gender affirming treatments they are undergoing to providers. This increases risk of medical complications. 3. Trans and Gender Diverse NHS providers are at risk for increased threat in the workplace. THIS WIDENS THE QUEER WELLNESS GAP, IN AN ATTEMPT TO DELEGITIMISE THE LIVES, HEALTH AND PRESENCE OF TRANS FOLK. More specific statistics on Trans and Gender Diverse Access the healthcare can be found on transactual.org.uk and are highlighted in the article below. https://lnkd.in/gDXkUStw
Encouraging Pride in Queer Wellness — MASAJ
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▫️ Exploring the intersectionality of gender diversity and neurodivergence, a 2020 study revealed that gender-diverse individuals are 3 to 6 times more likely to be autistic than their cisgender counterparts. Additionally, they often suspect undiagnosed autism and face higher rates of depression and anxiety, attributed to a lifetime of subtle and sometimes overt mental and physical violence. ▫️Trans and neurodivergent individuals are more susceptible to various types of violence like sexual harassment, domestic violence, bullying, or catcalling. Acts like ostracizing, catcalling, bullying, invalidation, and counseling to conform to societal norms become daily forms of abuse. ▫️ They also grapple with societal challenges, because today’s society does not accommodate for neurodivergent individuals, thus exacerbating mental health issues. ▫️This combination results in anxiety, depression, CPTSD, panic attacks, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. The cycle of trauma persists, especially as neurodivergent individuals often go undiagnosed due to years of masking. ▫️Even seemingly simple tasks like shopping pose difficulties for transgender and neurodivergent individuals. Trans-nonbinary individuals often navigate towards opposite-gender garment sections (according to the binary framework) and face challenges exacerbated by their literal thinking and sensory sensitivities, often unacknowledged by shopkeepers. ▫️Addressing the intersectionality of gender diversity and neurodivergence is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and understanding society. ▫️The challenges faced by trans-nonbinary individuals, both in terms of mental health disparities and daily tasks, underscore the need for increased awareness and accommodation. ✍🏽 Reshma Anil Kumar
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A 2023 study has shown that compared with straight adults, gay and lesbian adults had a 47% higher prevalence of pain and a 33% higher prevalence of chronic pain, bisexual adults had a 105% higher prevalence of pain and an 88% higher prevalence of chronic pain, and adults who identified as “something else” on the survey had a 133% higher prevalence of pain and an 89% higher prevalence of chronic pain. This has significant importance when working with LGBTQ+ people with chronic pain and or potentially other chronic issues such as CFS or Fibromyalgia in psychological services where their identity as LGBTQ+ is not central or at minimum not included in their formulations. Read our blog to understand why this might be the case. #fightingfearcommunity #fightingfear #LGBTQ+ #LGBTQblog #queer #LGBTQcommunity #queercommunity #livingwithchronicpain #mindbodyhealing #chronicpainrecovery #healingchronicillness #chronicpain #biospsychosocial #neuroplasticpain #healingchronicpain #fibro #fibromyalgia #chronicbackpain #chronicfatiguesyndrome #paineducation #holistichealthcare https://lnkd.in/esgSKkig
Queer Health | Fighting Fear
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Is it one of your 2024 goals to quit smoking? We're here to help with this smoking cessation guide for LGBTQIA+ folks. LGBTQI+ adults are over twice as likely to smoke as non-LGBTQI+ people. Yet, smoking cessation campaigns don't target the LGBTQ+ community nearly enough. And when it comes to advertising, marketing media knows they can target LGBTQ folks. LGBTQI+ folks are three times more likely to see smoking ads on streaming websites. Read more in our guide:
Smoking Cessation Guide for LGBTQIA+ Folks
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When someone transitions their gender, family, friends and partners transition with them too. After having a chat to a couple of psychologists off-the-clock today, socially, there's been some common issues when dealing with transgender patients during their consults. Firstly, their support network beyond their health journey is diminished when it comes to their day to day dealings with family, friends and partners lack of information provided to them. I would like to see those people who are part of one's gender journey to step up and find that information. And from the right resources too. Not from religious groups, not from major hospital groups who write their own agenda's towards gender affirming care. But reputable transgender care models. Secondly, the length of processes for someone who decides to come out with realistic and timely goals. We all have a different journey, that's true, and a lot want the journey to become their true selves in just like that. It's an unrealistic expectation and requires both care and time to be their true selves. Support from family, health professionals and friends have to be with care and time. My journey took 3 years before I came out as Tayla. Speaking to psychologists, psychiatrists, GPs, endocrinologists etc. And even when I did come out it was a gradual change.
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New Blog Alert! Imposter syndrome is a common yet often misunderstood phenomenon, especially among women and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Our latest article dives deep into why these groups are disproportionately affected and offers practical strategies to overcome self-doubt and celebrate your true potential. Discover how societal pressures and lack of representation contribute to imposter syndrome. Learn effective ways to combat these feelings and reclaim your confidence. Read the full article and join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/d6KG2MG5 #ImposterSyndrome #WomenEmpowerment #LGBTQIA #MentalHealth #Changeincontent
Why Imposter Syndrome Hits Women and LGBTQIA+ Hard
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📄STUDY: 📄 1 in 6 transgender individuals in England experience long-term #MentalHealth conditions compared to 1 in 10 cisgender individuals. The risk is even higher for certain gender minority groups. This study underscores the urgent need to address mental health disparities faced by transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals. https://lnkd.in/e4zf5mqj
Study Shows Mental Health Disparities Among Transgender, Nonbinary Communities
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