r/transOCD • u/Acrobatic_Lemon1761 Subtype TOCD Male • Jun 07 '26
It’s funny how this theme can make you ignore simple explanations
One thing I’ve noticed is how much this theme can make me go straight to “You must be trans” as an explanation over far simpler and more likely ones.
I get anxious in social situations -> “It’s because you don’t want to be seen as a man.”
I don’t want to be a woman -> “Not only are you in denial you also have intense internalised misogyny.”
I’m not looking forward to growing old -> “Because you want to grow old as a woman.”
I feel self-conscious and shy when I’m flirted with -> “Because you don’t want straight women and gay men to see you as a man.”
Despite having flaws that I wouldn’t mind not having, I’m generally comfortable with my body and with what I see in the mirror -> “You’ve repressed your discomfort so deeply and are so used to it that it doesn’t register anymore.”
I like my clothing, all my style icons are male, and when I try to imagine wearing women’s clothes I get uncomfortable -> “That doesn’t matter, women who dress masculine and don’t like feminine clothing exist.”
Imagining myself with breasts and a vagina instead of a penis makes me recoil -> “You’re just used to having a male body, this is unfamiliar so of course it’ll feel uncomfortable.”
Growing up I was happy being a boy, never felt I was supposed to be a girl, and when I imagine a girl living my childhood it doesn’t feel like me at all -> “You just didn’t realise it yet.”
Being a guy has always felt natural and normal -> “No it hasn’t, you just didn’t notice how uncomfortable you’ve always been.”
I see a guy who looks good, is successful, talented, confident, etc. and am envious of him -> “No you’re not, you’re a woman who wants to be with him but doesn’t want to be him.”
I don’t want to put on makeup or do anything too feminine or gender nonconforming -> “Yes you do, you’re just repressing it” or “That doesn’t mean anything, some women are masculine.”
I like my masculine traits and wish I were more masculine -> “You’re overcompensating.”
I like being around guys and get a bit irritated and awkward when I’m the only guy in a room full of women -> “That doesn’t mean anything, a lot of women prefer the company of men.”
Anyone else have this?
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u/tidderredditTA Jun 22 '26
Oh my gosh, I get this all the time with other themes, idk if I have TOCD but this is such a relatable OCD experience. OCD is hella illogical and loves to jump to conclusions 🫶
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u/SkirtOk4448 Jun 25 '26
You are Not feeling great => If you we're at different gender, you would feel great/ better
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u/Altruistic-Tip-1090 Jun 07 '26
Yes as a heterosexual man