What is
Gender Dysphoria?

Gender Dysphoria can significantly impact mental health and may benefit from therapeutic support.

What Is It?

Gender dysphoria is a psychological condition where a person experiences significant distress due to a mismatch between their gender identity and the sex they were assigned at birth. It’s not about identity itself, but the emotional discomfort caused by this incongruence.

Common Experiences

People with gender dysphoria may feel anxiety, depression, or discomfort related to their body, voice, or social roles. They might avoid mirrors, experience social withdrawal, or feel distressed when misgendered. Many describe a deep, persistent desire to live as their true gender.

How It Can Affect You

Gender dysphoria can impact mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Without support, it may lead to isolation or self-harm. However, with affirming care, including therapy, social transition, or medical interventions, many individuals experience significant improvements in wellbeing and quality of life.