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'''Dysphoria''' (shortened form of '''gender dysphoria''' or '''gender dysphoric disorder''') is a psychological condition which consists of discomfort and a disconnect with one's [[Assigned Sex|assigned sex]], often accompanied by a strong desire to change one's [[sex|physical features]] to better match their [[Gender Identity|gender identity]] or to be called the correct gendered language. It can manifest in both psychological and physical distress which can lead to the deterioration of one's health. It is the closest equivalent to a medical diagnosis of being [[transgender]].

Dysphoria can be focused upon [[Sex|bodily attributes]], [[Social Dysphoria|treatment from others]], or societal pressure to conform to expected [[Gender Roles|gender roles]] based on their assigned gender. It is typically alleviated if the person is able to [[transition]], and therefore change their body and social situation to one which agrees with their internal gender identity. It is possible for [[Non-binary|nonbinary]] people to feel dysphoria too, for much the same reasons as binary transgender people. [[Cisgender|Cisgender people]] may also experience dysphoria, for example, [[Man|men]] having man boobs and [[Woman|women]] having facial hair.

Dysphoria is the opposite to '[[Gender Euphoria|euphoria]]', or pleasure. It is thus the absence of pleasure, and is not directly attached to [[gender identity]].

== Top Dysphoria ==
'''Top dysphoria''' is a [[Umbrella Term|term]] most often used to describe someone's discomfort with their chest and upper body, such as [[transmasculine]] and [https://gender.fandom.com/wiki/Non-binary?so=search][[Non-binary|nonbinary]] people feeling top dysphoria because of their breasts being present/their shoulders being too slender, or [[transfeminine]] and nonbinary people feeling top dysphoria at their lack of breasts/their [[Masculinity|masculine]] shoulders and arms.

== Bottom Dysphoria ==
'''Bottom dysphoria''' is a [[Umbrella Term|term]] often used to describe one's discomfort with their genitalia mismatching their gender identity.
==Social Dysphoria==
[[Social Dysphoria|Social dysphoria]] is a [[Umbrella Term|term]] describing discomfort with one's designated gender in the cultural or social sense, such as not wanting to be referred to with masculine language as a [[trans woman|transgender woman]] or not wanting to wear [[Femininity|feminine]] clothing as a [[trans man|transgender man]]. It encompasses most non-physical aspects of gender. Some people who identify as transgender, [[genderqueer]], or otherwise not cisgender may experience social dysphoria but little to no physical dysphoria.

== Gallery ==
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File:Alt dysphoria flag 3.jpeg|Alternate flag by Fandom user [[User:XxBagelxX|XxBagelxX]]<ref name=a>https://gender.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000116316</ref>
File:Alt dysphoria flag.jpeg|Alternate flag by Fandom user [[User:XxBagelxX|XxBagelxX]]<ref name=a>https://gender.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000116316</ref>
File:Alt dysphoria flag 2.jpeg|Alternate flag by Fandom user [[User:XxBagelxX|XxBagelxX]]<ref name=a>https://gender.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000116316</ref>
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==Reduction Tips==
* See [[Transfem Dysphoria Reduction Tips]], [[Transmasc Dysphoria Reduction Tips]], and/or [[Nonbinary Dysphoria Reduction Tips]] for [[Dysphoria Reduction]] Tips
* See [[Transfem Passing Tips]] and/or [[Transmasc Passing Tips]] for possibly reducing [[Social Dysphoria]].

== References ==

# https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/
# https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/diversity/education/transgender-and-gender-nonconforming-patients/gender-dysphoria-diagnosis

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[[Category:Responses to Gender]]
[[Category:Transgender Concepts]]
[[Category:Terminology]]
[[Category:Dysphoria]]
[[Category:Gender Sonance]]

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imported>MrsBunny3 at 03:16, 2 January 2026