Whatever happens, happens.

But it's not a panacea

They thought it was the right decision because people encouraged them and told them that it is...

If she cant answer where she wants to be in 10 years and what her goals are

she shouldnt do this

Then they are left high and dry when they become depressed....

So, wait, are you saying that sugar doesn't cure cancer?

That then usually ends up in suicide.

I think she thinks it will help her accept herself

I don't think she accepts herself

Paradox, I interpreted your quip as an encouragement for a depressed person to suicide

You have 2 kinds of support,

The support that is honest (you) which will warn people about stupid things to protect them from it
And the support that tells them what they wanna hear, even if it means guiding them into total destruction

The thing is, it seems like your friend is very unsatisfied with their life and is making a lot of changes to search for something that will fix that unsatisfied feeling. I am afraid that doing something so permanent will only cause your friend to go farther into an emotional spiral, because it won't be what they are looking for.

The whole thing is fucked

https://www.thestranger.com/features/2017/06/28/25252342/the-detransitioners-they-were-transgender-until-they-werent

Is there something wrong with encouraging a mentally unstable person from self harming themselves?

How much does a doctor cost in the US?

one visit

its wrong to encourage anyone to harm themselves

a regular doctor

you mean discouraging?

I mean isn't that what we are saying is okay, with this whole trans thing too?

even the stable ones

If they can lop off their dick, they can kill themselves. Let them choose.

You never think about the reproconcusions till it is too late.

And be supportive...

Maybe they wanna kill you too, member, be supportive.

Oh, they wanna shoot up that concert, be supportive.

All I will say is that there can be sunshine after surgery. But it won't fix a broken life.

How about you dont take a decision that will physically change you for life with no reverse or escape, when you are 22, depressed and got no idea nor plan for the future

You are one of those Stable people 10th.

Hey, instead let's push it on them when they are 7

There are many people who have regrets going through surgery, end up taking their own lives.

too old? 5?

It is a big decision.

It depends on the source of the depression, Paradox

thats not the point here paradox

big is an understatement, Mark lol

I basically try to tell people. LET THEM make that decision and don't pressure them to choose any path.

Maybe I should talk to her again

Idk