Reply To: Connection between mental health and dressing

[Kim Dahlenbergen]

Interesting question. I have dealt with a depressive mood disorder for longer than I can recall. When I am deeply depressed I have no desire to dress, and frankly no desire to do much of anything else. Every episode of purging or attempt to deny myself has been precipitated by depressive episodes.

In contrast, if I am feeling physically and mentally positive, I also feel very positive about presenting myself as a woman.

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