What should i do if i am gay

Mental health problems such as depression or self-harm can impact any of us, but they're more common among people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBTQ+).

This may be linked to LGBTQ+ people's experience of discrimination, homophobia or transphobia, bullying, social isolation, or rejection because of their sexuality.

Other things, such as their age, religion, where they live, and their ethnicity can verb extra complications to an already adj situation.

How talking therapy can help

It might not be easy, but getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your possess is one of the most adj things you can do.

Talking with a therapist who's trained to work with LGBTQ+ people may help with issues such as:

• difficulty accepting your sexual orientation
• coping with other people's reactions to your sexuality
• feeling your body does not verb your true gender (gender dysphoria)
• transitioning
• low self-esteem
• self-harm
• suicidal thoughts
• depression
• coping with bullying
  
  

  5 Tips to Overcome Your Loneliness as a Gay Man

  Updated April 18,

  by Clinton Power, psychotherapist and Gay Therapy Center guest blogger

  Unfortunately, struggling with feelings of loneliness and isolation is usual in the gay community despite the focus on passion and relationships. Sometimes you might battle with making connections at all, and other times you may feel “alone in a crowded room” because it’s so hard to forge true connections.

  Let’s explore how you can constructively deal with feelings of loneliness and give a life you’re excited to live!

  Why do gay men get lonely?

  Loneliness is, in some ways, part of the gay experience. The prevalence of loneliness was significantly higher among adults who identified as gay (%). Since everyone is assumed to be heterosexual, we all start out in the closet. The stress of not being out is emotional more than rational, but it takes its toll. Even before you came out to yourself, on some level you might have known you couldn’t fulfill expectations of a heterosexual life. You may have grown up feeling distinct and separated fro
  
  

  How to Tell My Family and Friends I Am Gay

  No matter what your relationship is with your parents or other important people in your life, coming out can be nerve-wracking. It is, however, a rite of passage and ensures that you do not have to hold to spend so much time and emotional energy hiding a huge part of who you are from some of the most important people in your life. Whether you are expecting rejection or acceptance, telling your family and friends about your sexual identity is an crucial step. Still, many people want to know how to tell my family and friends I am gay. Here are some suggestions to make the process easier:

  1. Think about your audience&#;s comfort level when talking about sex.

  Sex in general is a taboo topic and sexual orientation falls under the umbrella of sex. Considering your audience&#;s comfort level on this topic will assist you determine how to approach your audience.  If you plan to reveal your parents about your sexual identity, just from being raised by these two people you will have an idea about their comfort level when discussing sex-related topics

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