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What does dysphoria mean to you?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by BlueAvalanche, Oct 31, 2016.

  1. BlueAvalanche

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    I'm trying to figure out what types of dysphoria I have, and to what degree, i'd like to hear some opinions from everyone here!!

    I personally experience it both socially and physically, especially socially. I don't like being treated as a woman most of the time. When i'm around a group of girls I feel this difference from them. Not in terms of interests either, just in our mindsets. I don't fit in %100 with guys either, but I feel my mindset is much closer.

    As for physical dysphoria, I want to be tall, with a skinny but somewhat toned body, a flat chest, and sometimes I think of stubble, but not always. I have no bottom dysphoria.

    Any other experiences with dysphoric trans people would be appriciated!! :slight_smile:
     
  2. BrookeVL

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    As far as physical, I wish I didn't have facial/chest hair at all, and that I had boobs. It often hurts that I don't have those things.

    And as for social, I would much prefer to be seen, referred to, and treated as a woman. Especially by other women. I have a strong desire to fit in as "one of the girls" not just a guy who gets along with girls.

    I don't like my genitals, but I COULD live with them if need be, as long as I have the above things and I present stealthily.
     
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  5. Thirteenly

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    In my experience, I was able to recognize myself, but I felt like I didn't. I literally felt outside of my body and I didn't like what I saw, but I also felt neutral about the whole thing. This feeling has happened to me a few times. I've also had someone tell me that my feelings aren't dysphoria, which I take offense to because I was fucking freaking out about it at the time.