4 Disgust at Genitals
Children and adults who feel they are in the wrong body might find themselves disgusted at their own genitals. This can, of course, result in further feelings of stress, depression, and frustration.
Children, in particular, have a very strong reaction to this, as they will be less able to fully grasp the complexity of gender identity. In other words, they may view their penis or their vagina as the ‘one thing’ that is standing in the way of them becoming the person they want to be. It is important that children learn to come to terms with who they are, even if they later choose to change this.