I can’t speak for all trans people but my experience lines up neatly with that hypothesis. Hrt massively improved qol by alleviating dysphoria, and then I also got a new set of things to worry about but after the crushing weight of untreated dysphoria it doesn’t bother me so much...
… of course, I live in one of the most trans friendly places in the US, so I’m sure someone who was stuck in the deep south would have a very different experience.
I can’t speak for all trans people but my experience lines up neatly with that hypothesis. Hrt massively improved qol by alleviating dysphoria, and then I also got a new set of things to worry about but after the crushing weight of untreated dysphoria it doesn’t bother me so much...
… of course, I live in one of the most trans friendly places in the US, so I’m sure someone who was stuck in the deep south would have a very different experience.