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How to Know if You Have Gender Dysphoria

Neetika Mahawar by Neetika Mahawar
April 29, 2021
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How to Know if You Have Gender Dysphoria

As more people are questioning their gender, and as more people are coming out as transgender, you may wonder if you have it yourself. Sometimes, it’s obvious. If you’ve always felt like the opposite gender, or feel like you don’t belong in either camp, then you may have it. However, there are subtle signs as well.

Let’s look at gender  dysphoria and what it means for you.

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  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Do I Have Gender Dysphoria?
  • Your Identity Differs from Your Sex Characteristics
  • Wishing You Were the Opposite Sex
  • Trouble With Puberty
  • Identifying More With the Opposite Gender
  • What Gender Dysphoria Makes You Feel
  • How to Treat Dysphoria
  • Diagnosis is Key

Gender Dysphoria

It describes the feeling of conflict with three parts of you:

  • Your biological sex. Biological sex describes what is physically present. For example, a biological male has a penis, and a female has a vagina.
  • Gender identity. This is how you see yourself in relation to societal norms surrounding your sex.
  • Gender assigned at birth. In almost all cases, you’ve been assigned as either male or female. Usually, this is alongside your biological sex, which some people believe is the exact same thing as gender. However, it’s not.

Someone who has gender dysphoria may feel as though they identify more with the female gender despite being assigned male at birth, and vice versa.

Gender dysphoria can describe people who want to transition from male to female or female to male, but it also refers to people who are gender non-conforming. These are people who don’t feel comfortable with either gender, or like to swap between genders.

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Gender is a rapidly evolving subject, along with gender itself. Gender roles have changed throughout human history, and will continue to do so. Having the gender you are most comfortable with is key for living a healthy life.

Do I Have Gender Dysphoria?

It, just like gender itself, is complex. Not every person experiences dysphoria in the same manner, so it is vital that one remembers that.

With that said, while gender dysphoria does differ from person to person, there are some common threads. Let’s take a look at them.

Your Identity Differs from Your Sex Characteristics

This tends to happen in adolescents, but it can happen at a younger or older age. A boy liking something “girly” and vice versa isn’t necessarily gender dysphoria. However, if that same person feels uncomfortable participating in activities meant for boys, that may be a different story.

Wishing You Were the Opposite Sex

Many people have thought about what life would be like if they were the opposite sex, but those thoughts tend to pass. Meanwhile, someone who has gender dysphoria has a strong urge to present as another gender.

Trouble With Puberty

One reason why gender dysphoria tends to occur in adolescence is because of sex characteristics developing. Someone who is biologically female starts developing breasts, while a male will develop body hair and a deepened voice.

Someone with dysphoria may feel depressed or anxious as their body starts changing when they hit puberty.

Identifying More With the Opposite Gender

Another example is when you identify with people with the opposite gender more than you do with the gender you were assigned at birth. This isn’t to say that everyone who prefers the company of the opposite gender has dysphoria, but this alongside other symptoms may indicate that you have it.

What Gender Dysphoria Makes You Feel

Someone with gender dysphoria may feel anxious, depressed, or distressed when they are reminded of the gender they are assigned at birth. Someone who has dysphoria may participate in self-harm and dangerous behavior. Suicide may occur in extreme situations.

How to Treat Dysphoria

Dysphoria is best treated by the person who has it participating as the gender they feel like.

For example, if an AMAB (assigned male at birth,) feels they are female, they may go through hormone therapies, surgery, and voice training to present as female.

In addition, getting recognition by the government is another way. For example, being able to change one’s gender on the driver’s license. Another way to treat dysphoria is to have a supportive group of friends and family. If one’s family or friends are supportive, it may help to treat dysphoria.

As they transition, behavioral therapy may be useful as well. A person with dysphoria can talk to a therapist to find ways to deal with dysphoria symptoms and learn to present more as the gender they want to be.

Diagnosis is Key

Sometimes, it can be difficult for you to know if you have gender dysphoria, or if you are just curious about exploring your gender identity. Everyone’s journey is different. One way to get started is to take a gender dysphoria quiz to help you determine if you possibly have dysphoria.

Mind Diagnostics can help you with that. Click the link to take the quiz, then find out what you can  do about your dysphoria if you suspect you have gender dysphoria.

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Neetika Mahawar

Neetika Mahawar

I am a writer from heart and profession. I hold a Master’s Degree in English Literature from Hans Raj College, Delhi University. After working as a content writer/copywriter for about four years, I have stepped into digital marketing and play the role of Product Marketing Manager in an IT firm. My passion for Astronomy, Technology, Ancient History, Travel, Food, and zest for writing make me a writer all around. At Gudstory, you will enjoy reading about my insights on several topics and genres. Happy reading!

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