{"id":461,"date":"2022-02-14T10:37:04","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T10:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maximusglobe.com\/?p=461"},"modified":"2022-02-21T12:38:03","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T12:38:03","slug":"gender-dysphoria-symptoms-and-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maximusglobe.com\/gender-dysphoria-symptoms-and-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Gender dysphoria &#8211; Symptoms and causes\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maximusglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/gender-dysporia.webp?resize=640%2C579&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"dysphoria definition\" class=\"wp-image-463\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many people in this world having different options and thoughts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have been assigned with a particular gender since birth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their thoughts processes work according to their culture, gender expectations, and other factors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if a person doesn&#8217;t feel fit in his own gender identity? This is where Gender Dysphoria comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-gender-dysphoria\">What Is Gender Dysphoria?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gender Dysphoria is defined by DSM 5 as a condition in which there is a conflict between a person&#8217;s assigned <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>gender. And the alternate gender he identifies with.\u00a0For example if you&#8217;re a female. You do not feel feminine or do not identify yourself as a female. Or vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gender dysphoria brings discomfort and distress to the patient. Making them feel anxious about their physical characteristics and expected gender roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They may identify themselves as gender non-conforming or gender-fluid as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-gender-dysphoria-known-as-a-mental-illness\">Why is Gender Dysphoria Known as a Mental Illness?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have seen people having gender identity conflicts with their assigned gender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But why is it known as a mental illness?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The clash between the assigned gender and the gender the person identifies with is not a mental illness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This clash leads to certain manage conditions like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, suicide, and eating disorders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore it is essential to contact a psychiatrist or a psychologist for a counselling session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-symptoms-of-gender-dysphoria\">What Are the Symptoms of Gender Dysphoria?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maximusglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/symptoms-of-gender-dyasporia.webp?resize=640%2C540&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"what is dysphoria Symptoms\" class=\"wp-image-464\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As discussed, people who have gender dysphoria experience discomfort regarding their gender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This clash and conflict lead to mental health issues. The symptoms include are;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>There is a strong desire to identify oneself as the gender, different from the one assigned at birth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Having a strong disliking towards one&#8217;s genitals and desiring for the preferred gender.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>They have a strong liking towards the preferred gender&#8217;s appearances like clothing and look.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Desiring to be treated as the preferred gender.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Having a preference for the other gender toys and activities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Do not feel masculine or feminine as they&#8217;re generally attracted towards the other gender.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>They are frustrated with their assigned gender roles and expectations as they do not conform to their thinking.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-treat-gender-dysphoria\">How to Treat Gender Dysphoria?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/maximusglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/how-to-treat.webp?resize=640%2C536&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"dysphoric mood\" class=\"wp-image-465\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, the person should be given counseling so that the psychologist sorts out whatever mental health issues he faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There can be hormone therapies, surgeries, counselling sessions to help the person suffering from gender dysphoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"medical-treatment\">Medical Treatment:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Hormone Therapy: In this therapy, hormones related to femininity and masculinity are injected to decrease the production of unwanted hormones.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surgeries: Surgeries are carried out to completely become the alternate gender one identifies himself, for the lifetime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like surgeries related to breasts, genitals, chest, facial features, and overall physical appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"counselling\">Counselling:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"therapy\">Therapy:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A person should take counselling to come out of his conflict and accept his identity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The therapist helps the patient address his mental, social and legal issues and cope with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The therapist should carry out a detailed discussion regarding the surgeries and hormone therapies to make a path to acceptance easier for the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"peer-support\">Peer Support:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>People around mental illness patients should support them as they need it the most. The acceptance of who they are becomes easier when they have peer support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/gender-dysphoria\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20475255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOURCE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/maximusglobe.com\/common-health-problems-in-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Health Problems in Children<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many people in this world having different options and thoughts. 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