Gender Dysphoria

Gender dysphoria is a neurological condition that gives someone a strong desire to be of another gender. Those who have gender dysphoria often feel discomfort with their body and/or characteristics.

In simpler words, someone with gender dysphoria may feel as though they were "born in the wrong body". Most people with the condition identify as transgender or under the transgender umbrella (nonbinary, genderfluid, genderqueer, etc).

Often, gender dysphoria develops during puberty. Sometimes, though, it may develop during childhood or in adulthood. Some examples of dysphoria are:


 * Feeling uncomfortable because your chest isn't as flat as you feel it should be.


 * Feeling uncomfortable because there is less breast tissue on your chest than you feel there should be.


 * Feeling like you genitals are wrong and should be the genitals of the opposite assigned sex.

There are many, many more examples of dysphoria. Everyone's experience with gender dysphoria is different.

I feel the need to make it clear that: GENDER DYSPHORIA IS NOT A PHASE. IT IS A SERIOUS MENTAL CONDITION THAT CAUSES EXTREME EMOTIONAL PAIN WHEN IT GETS TO A CERTAIN POINT. DO NOT TELL ANYONE THAT THEIR DYSPHORIA IS A PHASE, AND DO NOT BELIEVE ANYONE THAT TELLS YOU YOUR DYSPHORIA IS A PHASE. IF YOU ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DYSPHORIA, DO NOT PUSH IT DOWN, TALK TO SOMEONE, AND GET HELP.

Dysphoria is a very difficult thing to handle, especially in teenage years. I would just like you to know that you are loved and you are valid, no matter your identity.

If you would like to discuss your experience with gender dysphoria, or have questions regarding it, type below the line or @ me in the comment section. I will begin the discussion on the page. Thank you for your time and have a lovely day!

~ Ticci Isaac

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Here is where the discussion will be! This is how you should write your message. Anyway, my name is Isaac. Here's a little bit of information about me. I am a transgender male, and have been dealing with dysphoria since I was ten years old. I'm a Psychology and Creative Writing student in a university (prefer not to specify, for safety reasons). I, along with my girlfriend, answer calls on a suicide hotline. I also play guitar, sing, and play the French Horn in my uni's marching band. I enjoy volunteering at Pride organizations to support young minority members. I've learned to accept and be proud of my identity, as will you! Embrace yourself and don't let the world get you down. :)         ~ Ticci Isaac