@ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider society. It’s very calm & compassionate (and open access). https://t.co/4v78zfxjDZ
Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress.
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Several posts reference how the publication highlights the tendency to medicalize gender identity issues as a means of avoiding deeper psychological pain. For instance, discussions include excerpts that emphasize the dangers of hormone treatments, such as the potential for early onset osteoporosis or the need for therapists to confront trauma rather than default to medical solutions. The tone reflects concern and urgency with phrases like 'experimenting on kids' and 'sick society,' which underline a call for more thorough consideration of psychological health in relation to gender identity.
Many discussions express concern or agreement with the article's critique of the current approach to transgender medicalization, indicating a general consensus on its relevance.
There is considerable curiosity surrounding the publication, as many participants are actively sharing it and discussing its implications, suggesting high interest in the topic.
While some discussions delve into specific studies mentioned in the article, much of the engagement remains at a surface level with many expressing personal opinions rather than deep analysis.
A widespread belief exists that the arguments and data presented could significantly influence attitudes and policies related to transgender medicalization.
Abstract in brief
- The author suggests that transgender medicalization can be an attempt to avoid psychological distress related to trauma and negative feelings.
- Therapists may also struggle with their own fears and biases when addressing these issues, leading to a lack of effective support.
- The author criticizes the weak evidence for a purely biomedical approach, warning that young trans individuals might face harmful medical interventions without properly addressing their psychological needs.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@KatyMontgomerie @cyclingweekly Studies that show that tend to only look at first 6-12 months. Longer term? Other issues raise their heads again. https://t.co/I9yQcSGihn
TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te praten en bevestigen enkel in de transidentiteit. Dat is een gevaar voor jongeren die onnodig schade oplopen hormonen en operaties. https://t.co/1jTpjHq8y1 https://t.co/nRCeocB07J
@shadowbox_nz @RainbowYOUTH @janeclarejones This just popped up in my timeline. Have started on your articles & following. As a therapist, what do you think about this article, which suggests part of the affirmation model is about pain avoidance - by therapists & society, as well as the individual? https://t.co/4v78zffIfp
@LabelFreeBrands https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/i14yu56J0p
Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress - Withers - 2020 - Journal of Analytical Psychology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/8Bd8CTK7kD
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This is a brilliant paper on trans therapy. "Imagine that a pre-surgical Attis has come to see me for psychotherapy, expressing the wish to medically transition." OK. But why has Attis come? What does he want us (therapists) to do? What is his problem? https://t.co/jo1NeVsKMk
RT @ErumaSnow: ロバート・ウィザーズ「トランスジェンダーの医療化と心理的苦痛を回避する試み」 分析心理学ジャーナル 65 (5), 865-889, 2020 トランス自認及びトランス医療が、当事者・セラピスト・社会の回避行動である可能性について https:/…
RT @ErumaSnow: ロバート・ウィザーズ「トランスジェンダーの医療化と心理的苦痛を回避する試み」 分析心理学ジャーナル 65 (5), 865-889, 2020 トランス自認及びトランス医療が、当事者・セラピスト・社会の回避行動である可能性について https:/…
RT @ErumaSnow: ロバート・ウィザーズ「トランスジェンダーの医療化と心理的苦痛を回避する試み」 分析心理学ジャーナル 65 (5), 865-889, 2020 トランス自認及びトランス医療が、当事者・セラピスト・社会の回避行動である可能性について https:/…
ロバート・ウィザーズ「トランスジェンダーの医療化と心理的苦痛を回避する試み」 分析心理学ジャーナル 65 (5), 865-889, 2020 トランス自認及びトランス医療が、当事者・セラピスト・社会の回避行動である可能性について https://t.co/MRRjGON2YU
RT @girls_women: @faithkuz @bjportraits And the terrible thing is that the vast majority of dysphoric teens recover over time anyway. This…
@DmitrysPlane @cyberfrontier @Saminatorger Btw, actual studies don’t show that as I have included 3 studies that refute the claim that “gender affirming care saves lives.” It ruins lives, imagine having an orchiectomy in your healthy body. https://t.co/7nKg0XqRYE https://t.co/MZIWL0T2pw https://t.co/fwnLMQiS69
@DmitrysPlane @cyberfrontier @Saminatorger https://t.co/fwnLMQiS69
Yes indeed https://t.co/Kh1VK6R76g https://t.co/CwT4ca2XIU
@mishko27 @Lgb_Republic @PantiBliss @TTExulansic Blocking puberty effectively puts girls in to the menopause 30 years to soon, and causes early onset osteoporosis. The 'Young people: puberty blockers' section in this links to many studies. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
Controversial? Or correct? Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress - Withers - 2020 - Journal of Analytical Psychology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/CGYapIKEng
RT @Herenotthere5: @JuliaMasonMD1 I've often shared around this piece by Bob Withers, very relevant and insightful: https://t.co/MF5qqk4dhl
RT @Herenotthere5: @JuliaMasonMD1 I've often shared around this piece by Bob Withers, very relevant and insightful: https://t.co/MF5qqk4dhl
@JuliaMasonMD1 I've often shared around this piece by Bob Withers, very relevant and insightful: https://t.co/MF5qqk4dhl
I see the renowned anti-trans Yungian psychoanalyst Robert Withers is up to his old tricks again. Here he is, with another transphobe, admitting that he hated his trans client who brought action against him, & calling all trans people psychotic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xpoxmN-788&t=1723s
@geraldposner @CabsnKings @WSJopinion This paper has a lot of resources. It starts off weirdly, but the section "Young people: puberty blockers" has a lot of info. The guy who wrote it is on twitter. Thank you for your work. https://t.co/4inTcinTej
@StephanieJaneG6 @hannahsbee @BBCNewsnight Read the section "Young people: puberty blockers" in this science doc. It links to sources. New side effects are being identified all the time from the experiments being done on kids. 3/3 https://t.co/4inTcinTej
@CAGgoldenoldie @Jebadoo2 @TTExulansic ...Jennings' overeating may be triggered by hypothalamus damage, stopping it from controlling his appetite normally, similar to Prader-Willi syndrome. "Young people: puberty blockers" in this paper. https://t.co/4inTcinTej 2/2
@KnottiBuoy @rosepoptosis @AndrewNJohns https://t.co/fwnLMQiS69 Psychological distress evasion manifests itself in the form of transgenderism for some. Trauma isn’t a one size fits all in terms of what psychological disorder one may have but it is always the foundation. Trauma breeds mental anguish.
@bullburton @investigatemag Page 869 - references at end of linked paper https://t.co/28gTLpzW6E https://t.co/NynfCEjOVe
Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress - Withers - 2020 - Journal of Analytical Psychology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/28gTLpzW6E
RT @psychsocwatchuk: SO.. Where are the revised BPS Gender Guidelines? Will they again avoid children and YP's issues? Will they lump them…
RT @psychsocwatchuk: SO.. Where are the revised BPS Gender Guidelines? Will they again avoid children and YP's issues? Will they lump them…
SO.. Where are the revised BPS Gender Guidelines? Will they again avoid children and YP's issues? Will they lump them inappropriately as before with being gay - and BDSM/Kink? AND WILL THEY AVOID FACING THE CORE ISSUE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS? #avoidance https://t.co/FokjxcFGJP
@pointer_kroncrv Hier ook iemand die iets dieper op de materie ingaat. https://t.co/Oj2b02JemW
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
Robert Withers, 2020. Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress. Journal of Analytical Psychology 65:865–889. https://t.co/qxng4TyslD, 17 November 2020.
@HackneyTerven the trans situation too. In his 2021 article, Withers suggests we’re all (the person, their therapist, wider society) inflicting harm to avoid psychological pain. We need to learn to face it. I watched my Grannie die over several days. It was sad but 2/ https://t.co/g8JPdX42c1
RT @uteru_saurus: @MRuhseler @ZifferBar @KollontaiLjubow @ValentinCaUhl More and more bad effects are being discovered during these experim…
@MRuhseler @ZifferBar @KollontaiLjubow @ValentinCaUhl More and more bad effects are being discovered during these experiments on kids. Early onset osteoporosis, brain matter changes affecting IQ. See the section 'Young people: puberty blockers' in this science paper... https://t.co/4inTciFu5R
@Technicallyowen @XtremeBarnett @1SimonEdwards You shouldn't trust biased TRA websites. Look for independent peer reviewed science papers. Here's a science paper that describes the bad side effects and links to other papers. https://t.co/4inTcinTej
RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…
@marcelbar8 Het risico op suïcide neemt overigens juist toe NA transitie. Dat is een van de redenen dat steeds meer landen stoppen met het Dutch Protocol en juist inzetten op de onderliggende problematiek. https://t.co/Bn9jwBPL4w
@MavenOfMayhem Hopefully they got PBs after Tanner stage 2, so they aren't sexually dysfunctional or sterile, but there are still dangers eg early onset osteoporosis, lower IQ, faulty cognitive brain development See the "Young people: puberty blockers" section here... https://t.co/4inTcior3R
@moshunie @rms432 @genderfaithful Blockers... early onset osteoporosis, gene expression affected, diminished great matter in the brain, lower IQ etc. "Fear and stress responses [...] affected" maybe why TRAs are so paranoid? We are *experimenting* on children. It's an abomination. https://t.co/4inTcior3R
@Ria__Patel @RoyalDocksRob @BPSSexualities Conversion therapy is a controversial topic. There are many therapists who are concerned about homophobic attempts to 'trans the gay away', as I am sure you are aware. There is a reason why countries like Iran and Pakistan are so keen on transition. https://t.co/4W1SrbECp4
@sam_suite @Cotdail @qsilverfox ‘puberty blockers’ are used to chemically castrate sex offenders. They thin the bones and disrupt the development of sheep’s brains; these kids are being experimented on https://t.co/hFYIbz6JDB
RT @CoachCaroline: TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te p…
RT @CoachCaroline: TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te p…
RT @CoachCaroline: TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te p…
RT @CoachCaroline: TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te p…
RT @CoachCaroline: TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te p…
RT @CoachCaroline: TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te p…
TRANS IDENTIFICEREN OM PSYCHOLOGISCHE STRESS TE VERMIJDEN Therapeuten vermijden om over trauma, misbruik en geweld te praten en bevestigen enkel in de transidentiteit. Dat is een gevaar voor jongeren die onnodig schade oplopen hormonen en operaties. https://t.co/1jTpjHq8y1 https://t.co/nRCeocB07J
@NetNeutral101 @boundarysetter1 @B3nAnderson @The_Deemster @jpossj They are not monolithic entities. They’re made of individuals. The American medical system is appallingly poor in many ways; the APA used to tout lobotomies. You could read this: https://t.co/R6UPdK9ghk
RT @girls_women: @uhler_jon Do you know this article? The author argues that whole trans rush to medical/surgical interventions rather than…
@uhler_jon Do you know this article? The author argues that whole trans rush to medical/surgical interventions rather than therapy is caused by all concerned (patient, therapist, society) trying to avoid confronting pain. https://t.co/4v78zfxjDZ
@LousyJester @AzazelTheKnight @Book_Worm_83 The research claiming regret rates are low is very poor and not applicable the recent cohort of young people. Here’s a link to an article I wrote explaining what I think is going on. It’s worrying. https://t.co/fOIsXxT7Uv
@RitzLazyArtist @LacyWhite4ever @Meat_Robots @JAC2995 @CorgiSnoots @Pinus_longaeva @DiamondEyesFox @Admiral_lj @BlueArthropoda @pittparents The studies claiming that detrans rates are 1% are seriously flawed. Their quality is very poor and they don’t apply to the present cohort of young people. The recent Cambridge study suggested much higher rates and read my critique of Wiepjes et al here https://t.co/fOIsXxT7Uv
@alexandrasaurus If we’re trading papers here’s one of mine you might enjoy. Oh no wait a minute I’m Hitler aren’t I? https://t.co/fOIsXyaIM3
@mgorinev @madblackcatlady @Constance_1844 @SBalveda I have published on this and there is no scientific evidence that medical transition works for gender dysphoria. The ‘evidence’ is all anecdotal and treatments are off label https://t.co/fOIsXxT7Uv
Powerful paper by @BobWithers52, "Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress". https://t.co/5Wz9u2gSys
@Chyoko These are experts saying this. https://t.co/EwhWGhjNRv https://t.co/R5tf29wAav
RT @girls_women: @shadowbox_nz @RainbowYOUTH @janeclarejones This just popped up in my timeline. Have started on your articles & following.…
RT @girls_women: @shadowbox_nz @RainbowYOUTH @janeclarejones This just popped up in my timeline. Have started on your articles & following.…
@shadowbox_nz @RainbowYOUTH @janeclarejones This just popped up in my timeline. Have started on your articles & following. As a therapist, what do you think about this article, which suggests part of the affirmation model is about pain avoidance - by therapists & society, as well as the individual? https://t.co/4v78zffIfp
@SassyScarecrow @FondOfBeetles @DuncanHenry78 @mjg59 @Klopps_mug @tlchimera @RebeccaRHelm This is the paper I mentioned. It gives sources so you can verify. Check the section on puberty blockers. Robert is on twitter if you want to ask anything. https://t.co/4inTcinTej
We need to know that transitioning is not THE option. It's not a solution, it's a life of crap-fitting at best. It's hard, it is, but it doesn't have to be this way. https://t.co/MF5qqk4dhl
@sullydish @cmclymer @libsoftiktok @thecassreview @NYT @washingtonpost https://t.co/5cCHZkZ9kH
@PeterTatchell If you’re just starting your journey into this horrific trend, Peter, here is some excellent, peer reviewed (open access) information about how society & individuals are avoiding the real clinical issues when we prematurely affirm transgender identities. https://t.co/4v78zfxjDZ
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
@triviagirl112 @scottsummers_87 @ipmilat @MsBlaireWhite Agree https://t.co/5cCHZkZ9kH
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress - Withers - 2020 - Journal of Analytical Psychology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/3SOWpHigdg
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
@Gaynotqueer1 @alexadotm https://t.co/oZTRcaIQeJ
@merlin10341 @AquilakaHecate @Opticheart @eva_kurilova @KDansky https://t.co/oZTRcaIipb
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
@disseminatrix13 @ScotGovFairer @ScotParl https://t.co/oZTRcaIipb
@forestpines @ScotGovFairer @ScotParl This https://t.co/oZTRcaIipb
@ScotGovFairer @ShonaRobison @ScotParl This https://t.co/oZTRcaIipb
@RadicalRoo @ripx4nutmeg This https://t.co/oZTRcaIipb
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
RT @girls_women: @ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider s…
@ripx4nutmeg This article is about how transitioning is about pain avoidance - by the patients, their therapists & wider society. It’s very calm & compassionate (and open access). https://t.co/4v78zfxjDZ
@KatyMontgomerie @cyclingweekly Studies that show that tend to only look at first 6-12 months. Longer term? Other issues raise their heads again. https://t.co/I9yQcSGihn
Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/nHHpRJBMTz
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@JennyFitz2000 @LottieOTootle @MinFreerHMG If you are seriously asking what I think why don’t you try reading this article? https://t.co/JFhpI3BARv
@UpsyDaisy666 It is chilling. I’m concerned that the affirmation model is an expression of avoidance of pain to the ultimate detriment of the people concerned. This then results in far more pain and long term harm. See this (peer reviewed, open access) article: https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt
RT @girls_women: @TwisterFilm 2nd is about how we’re avoiding pain by *not* treating trans presenting young people with the full range of t…
RT @girls_women: @RousersV @will_malone @leakylike @Medscape You’re not alone: https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/gPDXWUNXOI
RT @girls_women: @RousersV @will_malone @leakylike @Medscape You’re not alone: https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/gPDXWUNXOI
@RousersV @will_malone @leakylike @Medscape You’re not alone: https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/gPDXWUNXOI
Very important work on trauma and transidentification by @BobWithers52 https://t.co/ekPBnBjGf5 #gender #sexnotgender #transgender #mentalhealth
@kassicandles @PhilosophyTube 3 Read about the effects of PBs. The author is on twitter. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc
Response to 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress' (Withers 2020) and to Herdzik's (2021) response to Withers https://t.co/klGKETFZr4 #PubMed #Transgender
@LexianBut Ah, Turban, the TRA who shouldn't have a job. Research looks at BOTH sides. He uses bad suicide stats then 'forgot' to compare it to suicide stats for people *post* transition. He also lies about PBs. PBs cause brain damage & early onset osteoporosis. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc
RT @joolzzt: @DrLauraEL Wrong. Puberty blockers cause early onset osteoporosis and affect cognitive brain development in ways we haven't e…
RT @joolzzt: @DrLauraEL Wrong. Puberty blockers cause early onset osteoporosis and affect cognitive brain development in ways we haven't e…
@DrLauraEL Wrong. Puberty blockers cause early onset osteoporosis and affect cognitive brain development in ways we haven't even discovered yet because you are experimenting on kids. Read the section on puberty blockers in this. The author is on twitter. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc
For further consideration: Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/QsRNeTNQuK
@brightstrangely @bullrike @Kiwipally @Orwellisunwell2 @latsot @Megalodon_16 @witchyisbak @Seinneann @Chappymaggs @Seamusismycat @dormantwrapper @SazCaz81 @lecanardnoir @WitchMagazeen @scrufwiththecat @noir2point0 @Phildidgee @TheShyWoof @FondOfBeetles @Grymma @Amanda_S_82 @Mr_Melts_ @FfsAllen @yibsnooboo @MsVanillaRose @Adrianaislay @TinaPJMD @Svenssonkristo1 @Book_Worm_83 @Saucy_Sadie @dinahbrand2 @Marxoid1 @cheomitII @helenstaniland @D24Journalist @oolon @_oatc_ @Opticheart @lonesomedabs @LRKDC PBs are why Jazz Jennings had the penis of a 10yo at 17. That wouldn't have reversed if he'd decided he wasn't trans. PBs AREN'T thinking time. We are *experimenting* on kids. Robert's paper is new. He's on twitter. See the PB section. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc 2/4
@ElleHalladay @h_dops @Charly13 @UCDSB Gender clinics who profit from it think medicating children for life is a good idea
Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/3hB6ZAlPsL
RT @joolzzt: @oldanimefan @justme505030 @WitchKraft3 @PhillisMinaj @avalanche_andy Wrong. PBs were designed for precocious puberty. They ar…
RT @joolzzt: @oldanimefan @justme505030 @WitchKraft3 @PhillisMinaj @avalanche_andy Wrong. PBs were designed for precocious puberty. They ar…
@oldanimefan @justme505030 @WitchKraft3 @PhillisMinaj @avalanche_andy Wrong. PBs were designed for precocious puberty. They are not licensed to stop puberty, people are experimenting on kids. There are side effects like bone density and brain development issues. Read the medical papers in 'Young people: puberty blockers. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
@mrafree There isn't any. But there IS evidence that it causes irreversible damage. There's a section on blockers in this paper published last year https://t.co/wWH9ytbjyC
@ERunswickBMA https://t.co/oSVIsWxK2U
@Emahnnnn @bullrike @MsVanillaRose @DutchDykes @Seinneann @shortthorts @Grymma @TerfSlayer42069 @Megalodon_16 @LucieWestenra @LizGarland6 @fembycat @Jax23118079 @CherwellLinda @WitchMagazeen @Jewelsparklies @Amanda_S_82 @DoggoDomination @Luuuma7 @latsot @Mr_Melts_ @FondOfBeetles @etotheipie @Jimmy20723610 @vjpsyverson @2damntrans @TinaPJMD @revowens @UnnamedDeluca @TheShyWoof @Phildidgee @FfsAllen @yibsnooboo @Adrianaislay @Svenssonkristo1 @Book_Worm_83 @Saucy_Sadie @dinahbrand2 @Marxoid1 @cheomitII @helenstaniland @D24Journalist @oolon @_oatc_ @Opticheart @lonesomedabs @LRKDC @sophie_charity Research paper from last year. Robert is on twitter if you have questions. The section on 'Young people: puberty blockers' may be odd special interest. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc
@Luuuma7 @sugarpuffedminj @Megalodon_16 @LucieWestenra @MsGiveZeroFox @realm_of_sara @bullrike @DutchDykes @TransMender @Seinneann @Jewelsparklies @ganonyersel @TerfSlayer42069 @WitchMagazeen @LizGarland6 @fembycat @Jax23118079 @CherwellLinda @Grymma @Amanda_S_82 @DoggoDomination @latsot @Mr_Melts_ @FondOfBeetles @etotheipie @Jimmy20723610 @Eristae @vjpsyverson @2damntrans @TinaPJMD @revowens @UnnamedDeluca @TheShyWoof @Phildidgee @FfsAllen @yibsnooboo @MsVanillaRose @Adrianaislay @Svenssonkristo1 @Book_Worm_83 @Saucy_Sadie @dinahbrand2 @Marxoid1 @cheomitII @helenstaniland @D24Journalist @oolon @_oatc_ @Opticheart @lonesomedabs I doubt you can manage all of this as it has long words, but you can try the section "Young people: puberty blockers". This was published late last year and the author is on twitter. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc
@TransRedPanda @ILOVETINY @NicolaJayneHod1 @TheShyWoof @NaCI_blonde @MsVanillaRose @Pendles_Nina @KelliePirie @Megalodon_16 @Amanda_S_82 @Adrianaislay @Seinneann @TinaPJMD @Svenssonkristo1 @latsot @Book_Worm_83 @Saucy_Sadie @dinahbrand2 @Marxoid1 @cheomitII @helenstaniland @D24Journalist @oolon @_oatc_ @Opticheart @zorzokoko @lonesomedabs @LRKDC They do cause damage that cannot be undone. It's even worse when kids go straight onto cross sex hormones, as 98% do, making them sterile. This is a new study. Check the section "Young people: puberty blockers". The author is on twitter. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc
RT @TaniaAMarshall: Excellent read of ‘Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress’ - Withers - 2020 - Journ…
RT @TaniaAMarshall: Excellent read of ‘Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress’ - Withers - 2020 - Journ…
RT @TaniaAMarshall: Excellent read of ‘Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress’ - Withers - 2020 - Journ…
RT @TaniaAMarshall: Excellent read of ‘Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress’ - Withers - 2020 - Journ…
Excellent read of ‘Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress’ - Withers - 2020 - Journal of Analytical Psychology - Wiley Online Library @BobWithers52 #trans #detrans #gender #psychotherapy https://t.co/DPEXSsZUsH
@KassidyStrang @AngelaVolkov You're not a psychotherapist, you're parroting narrative that is 100% false. @SashaLPC & @stellaomalley3 are experts in their field and host Gender A Wider Lens podcast @widerlenspod. Why not defer to professionals instead of continuing to spread lies? https://t.co/hvzqKr9dwm
@bullrike @Leeningtowerof2 @ACLU This is an excellent paper on repercussions. The author is on twitter if you have questions. There an interesting bit about a transman being more comfortable as a straight TM than a butch lesbian. We should support kids, with expert help, not push them. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc
@C_Arny3 @Haemathoclysm @bernlou99 @ACLU Not that I expect you to read it, but here's a recent study. The author is on twitter if you have any questions. https://t.co/wWH9ytsUXc
"We examine the possibility of misinformed therapists “transing the gay away” ... Bob delves into his view of psychosomatic symptoms ... to understand our current fixation with one’s subjective sense of identity." https://t.co/lvQDfvy3KE
@illionas @ALLIANCELGB https://t.co/lvQDfvy3KE
Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/XtEV1GRqBE
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@CaptSassyPants1 Very happy to admit fear is a big part of it as I attempt to explain in this article https://t.co/JFhpI3BARv
RT @faithkuz: https://t.co/pvUUtGWQG0
RT @faithkuz: https://t.co/pvUUtGWQG0
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@caitlinmoriah @newthoughtcrime https://t.co/Tb8wbwfZJz
RT @girls_women: @faithkuz @bjportraits And the terrible thing is that the vast majority of dysphoric teens recover over time anyway. This…
RT @girls_women: @faithkuz @bjportraits And the terrible thing is that the vast majority of dysphoric teens recover over time anyway. This…
@faithkuz @bjportraits And the terrible thing is that the vast majority of dysphoric teens recover over time anyway. This heart rending account is evidence of a truly sick society.
@TwisterFilm 2nd is about how we’re avoiding pain by *not* treating trans presenting young people with the full range of therapeutic options. It’s full of compassion for all concerned: https://t.co/g8JPdWLSXT
RT @girls_women: @LabelFreeBrands https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/i14yu56J0p
RT @girls_women: @LabelFreeBrands https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/i14yu56J0p
RT @girls_women: @LabelFreeBrands https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/i14yu56J0p
@LabelFreeBrands https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/i14yu56J0p
@bescofield @RockSchooled @maxo531 https://t.co/NQ5qnBI5yQ
@ImWatson91 https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt
@sarahstuartxx @DidyouRedo @ripx4nutmeg This article points out that meeting post-op people causes large-scale mind-change. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt
RT @girls_women: @JoshuaM1994 Try this one. It’s free to read. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt
@JoshuaM1994 Try this one. It’s free to read. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt
@tomgabion Tightly reasoned argument there Tom! Actually it’s you who doesn’t know what affirmative therapy does https://t.co/JFhpI3BARv
@EdwinWine1 It might be “how you go mad in the age of social media”? You might like this too, it’s about how medicalising (rather than using talking therapies) is a pain avoidance strategy when treating trans people. It’s so compassionate, it makes me feel hopeful. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt
A bit of light reading for your Saturday morning: Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/TVsTLyv1Xp
RT @girls_women: @phobefem Real people’s lives being wrecked by this ideology. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/7cbhqtHQnd
@phobefem Real people’s lives being wrecked by this ideology. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/7cbhqtHQnd
@ImWatson91 @IsleLesbos You do. The drugs & surgery entrap rather than emancipate. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/q0GS5AHRvZ
RT @girls_women: @nytimes Drugs and surgery are an expedient way of numbing psychological pain without addressing it. https://t.co/g8JPdX3u…
@lightbit0420 @ipa1869 @Acorn_2_oak @tapchat Here’s the link (it’s Open Access & peer reviewed from 2020): https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt
@nytimes Drugs and surgery are an expedient way of numbing psychological pain without addressing it. https://t.co/g8JPdX3umt https://t.co/qF2JVFn9fY
RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…
RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…
RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…
RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…
RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…
RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…
RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…
RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…
RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…
RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…
RT @Transgendertrd: Nov 2020: Bob Withers @BobWithers52 published this piece. "This puts young trans people at risk of receiving potential…
Het is verleidelijk voor jongere, behandelaar én samenleving om ogen te sluiten voor psychische problemen en transitie als oplossing te zien. Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/mnRtR2NXKO
RT @tecnoloxia: Unha crítica ao "tratamento afirmativo" de xénero sen atención á saúde mental e que agora queren blindar por lei neste país…
Unha crítica ao "tratamento afirmativo" de xénero sen atención á saúde mental e que agora queren blindar por lei neste país, sendo algo seriamente lesivo para as e os menores. Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress. https://t.co/KbOYRCbQUh
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Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress - Withers - 2020 - Journal of Analytical Psychology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/8Bd8CTK7kD
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @skogskant: @BobWithers52 @Sven_Roman har du sett denna artikel av Bob Withers, Psychoanalyst? 'Transgender medicalization and the atte…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
@BobWithers52 @Sven_Roman har du sett denna artikel av Bob Withers, Psychoanalyst? 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts to reveal the bigger picture around trans identification. https://t.co/dtSTVD1vT3
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress https://t.co/KaP4GxlrZL
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
Very interesting read. Keep reading, it gets really interesting after the first paragraphs. Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress. By Robert Withers. https://t.co/Bn9jwBPL4w
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
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RT @BobWithers52: Here's a link to my new article 'Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress'. It attempts…
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Transgender medicalization and the attempt to evade psychological distress. https://t.co/aoUoNSphse #PubMed #Transgender
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