Binder question

[Slavictaki]

(I apoligize if this is the wrong topic i do not know if this belongs here)
 

My ribs are slightly panging in pain and i don't have a sports bra or anything to change into what should i do?

[Vidanjali]

@Slavictaki I am not sure whether to interpret your post as meaning you're out and about and that is the reason you don't have anything other garments to change into, or that you simply do not own any alternative garments to this binder. In general, a binder should not cause you physical pain; do not replace pain of dysphoria with physical pain. Physical pain due to a binder may be temporary or a sign that the binder is ill-fitting for you. Either way, you need to take it off asap to avoid injury - listen to your body. If you are saying you're out in public and cannot, get home as soon as you can, or if possible step out to your nearest department store and procure an alternative that will get you through the day until you get home. If you are at work, say, and cannot step out, if you keep a sweater or jacket at work, remove the binder in the restroom and cover up with the outer garment (or see about borrowing an outer garment from a co-worker with the excuse that you have a chill, assuming you work indoors). If you are at home, remove the binder and rest your ribs. Try again tomorrow. If you get pain every time you wear that binder, then it is not the right one for you. Until you can find a reasonable replacement binder which you can tolerate, there are braless hacks you can try to obscure the chest like strategic layering with athletic tanks, compression garments, oversize graphic tees, and patterned buttondowns. 

 

There's a thread here entitled "how's it going fellas" where some such strategies have been discussed. Also search this site for discussions on binders and chest dysphoria.

[Slavictaki]

Alright, im at school rn and they have a closet for things like that, i'll go see them. this binder doesn't usually cause me pain so idk if im still growing or gaining weight or what. thank you for helping me! also yes i am in public- sorry i didn't specify, i'm not the best with writing.

[Vidanjali]

@Slavictaki glad your school had that resource you were able to use. My bad for not considering you're a student. Indeed, at your age there's still physical development happening. So, it's not too surprising that a binder that usually is comfortable for you might fit differently at another point in time. Knowing this, you might consider trying to wear it again, but try it out this weekend and only for a limited amount of time as an experiment. Now you know if you try wearing that one school again, to bring a backup plan. Happy to help. I hope you're able to find something that works better for you. Definitely don't try to power through with pain, it's not worth it. Have a great weekend.