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dysphoria only in public?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by jaska, Aug 9, 2014.

  1. jaska

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    I very rarely get dysphoric when I'm alone, unless I'm showering. when I'm out in public though then I get blasted by a wave of dysphoria. I'll just start getting really self consious about my chest and my thighs and other stuff like that. I see men, and all i can think is how much i hate my body and i wish i was them. Does this mean this is social dysphoria or actually not dysphoria at all? Also the hardest thing is catching a glimpse of myself in the reflection of a window or something. But by myself it's not a problem?
    I also get social anxiety, but this dosnt feel like that.:confused:
    Thx if anyone can share similar experiences:icon_wink
     
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    I used to be like that, but now I get dysphoria when I'm alone, too. You definitely have some kind of dysphoria. It sounds like social dysphoria, but then again, my definition of that is hazy.
     
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    My body dysphoria is strong enough that I get pretty heavy-hearted every time I shave. I used to shave a lot more of my body but it didn't do much to make me happier.
     
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    Yeah, that sounds like social dysphoria to me
     
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    yep that would be social dysphoria!

    my dysphoria gets worse in public too!