Recent Examples on the Web

Recovering from such painful surgery as well as being under lockdown has felt super isolating and definitely amplified my dysphoria. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, "5 Trans Women On Their Beauty Routines In Quarantine," 3 July 2020

The presence of many nice-enough choices without any meaningful way to distinguish among them is a fundamental dysphoria of modern consumerism. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, "It’s All So … Premiocre," 3 Apr. 2020

The association notes this type of dysphoria can result in distress, anxiety and impaired daily functioning. NBC News, "Trans surgeries postponed indefinitely amid coronavirus pandemic," 25 Mar. 2020

New science is showing how specific parts of the brain may differ in those with the rare but fascinating disorder known as body integrity dysphoria, or BID. Ryan Prior, CNN, "Understanding the rare condition that makes people want to amputate their own limbs," 7 May 2020

My dysphoria was still triggered, particularly when I was rejected romantically. Sam Kiss, Teen Vogue, "Following Trans People on Instagram Helped Me Accept Myself," 31 Jan. 2020

In May, a Times article on chest binding prompted a discussion among readers about the practice, which some transgender and gender-nonconforming people use to compress their breasts and to treat body dysphoria. New York Times, "Our Readers Made Our Journalism Better in 2019. Here Are 8 Ways.," 17 Jan. 2019

Medical treatment for dysphoria can include puberty blockers, which a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found reduces risks for mental health problems and suicide, which 35% of transgender youth attempt. Kristin Lam, USA TODAY, "National firestorm on horizon as states consider criminalizing transgender treatments for youths," 6 Feb. 2020

Using birth control may bring up dysphoria or other difficult feelings, especially in those with a history of trauma. Suzannah Weiss, Teen Vogue, "7 Things to Know About Birth Control If You Are Transgender or Nonbinary," 1 May 2019

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