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I realize it's a scary thing to face - it turns your world upside down, it conflicts with what you've been taught about 'the order of the universe' and it risks exposing you to ostracism from family & friends and possibly even violence. It is not an easy challenge to face.
Personally, I've settled (for the moment) on the non-binary/bigender label for myself, which seems to capture most of what I feel. This also lets me avoid the issue of transitioning. That said, my dysphoria is not strong and I can accept (for the most part) being identified as a cis man. Everybody's story is different.
I suggest the internet as a first start. There are a lot of resources there for people who are questioning or who have decided to move in that direction. Be out online (or create a persona appropriate to the gender with which you identify) and see how that sits with you.
In the real world, you can find a local LGBT or Trans-positive drop-in/meetup group near you. Find a counsellor who specializes in gender issues (and who is trans-positive) if you can afford it or otherwise have the means (check local health clinics as they may offer cut-rate sessions with a social worker or some such). Order some clothes online if going into a store is too difficult or embarassing. Read trans webcomics & fiction. Explore your own identity. Ask yourself how you'd feel in certain situations.
There are also a lot of different flavours of trans or otherwise gender-nonconforming. Research them and see which labels resonate with you. Remember, though, the labels are only a guide or shorthand to describe your identity - you can change them at any time, or pick more than one. Also, remember that sexual orientation and gender identity are not necessarily correlated. Being a trans woman, for example, doesn't mean you're obligated to like cock if you don't want to.
That's only a beginning, of course. Best of luck to you.