is/does thing

"have you tried not being/doing that thing?"

The only acceptable response should be a backhand with a platemail gauntlet.

Have you tried not being depressed? Have you tried just going to bed early? Have you tried smack YES KEVIN I'VE FUCKING TRIED IT YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE A DOCTOR FOR FUCK SAKE

I love contrapoint's response to this

"I don't really get the whole trans thing, like why can't you just be a feminine man?”...

I don't know Amber. Why don't YOU be a feminine man? Who knows, you could be missing out!

Sitting in my new GP surgery now waiting for my new doctor to discuss my trans needs having just moved into the area... sigh

Yep, like I totally came out to face increased harassment for shits and giggles, it's so much fun.