College

[digitalgangsta21]

There's no way I'm letting this ruin college. No way. I'm just curious; what did those of you do to survive? I usually wear two t-shirts...I'm just a little nervous about wearing all the extra clothes and showering and walking to the room without the shirt? I need advice and help. No way this is ruining any more of my fucking life.

[merle]

It might help if you posted pictures. It is hard to make suggestions or give feedback without really understanding the situation.

Merle

[keelo]

I'm not going to college until my problem is fixed. I missed out on junior high and high school......but i'm not gonna let this destroy the rest of my life.

[Paa_Paw]

If you are deferring college or anything else because of Gynecomastia; Then you actually have given in and now allowing it to have a major impact upon your life.

Some here use the various types of vests. Others use layered loose clothing. Whatever works for you is best for you. We are all a bit different so you'll need to find what you are most comfortable with.

An Endocrinologist can help identify whether or not your hormones are what they should be and get you on an apropriate treatment regimen if they are not what they should be.

A Psychologist can help you deal with the Depression and Self Image issues which are so common among those of us who have Gynecomastia.

When you get a green light from both of them, you may or may not consider surgery. (Which is in reality the only way to get rid of the condition)

Remember that the Gynecomastia is not what is keeping you from a full life, But your feelings about the Gynecomastia. The first thing you need to cope with the condition is to be completely honest with yourself.

Good Luck!

[headheldhigh01]

i "survived" in the sense that i hid it successfully, but it killed any chance of sports and other things.  that is because i didn't know what it was or that it was operable.  i get the sense that by survive you just mean how to fix it, and the consensus is basically an op.