The Word Dysphoria

I discuss how the word gender dysphoria is problematic but how i think it is still okay if we use that term in the community.

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[leggsXinXaXtopXhat]

i don't know loads about transgender people and what issues they face so your videos are interesting to me and i think it is awesome that you are willing to share.

i just thought you should know.

[PaperStory]

@leggsXinXaXtopXhat You are welcome thank you for watching my video.

[tattooskin72]

Excellent video :) I use the word dysphoria and honestly accept that I have it. I know I have it and have had it all my life.

I hope you can get access to hormones :)

[PaperStory]

@tattooskin72 Thank you! 

[Gamercat01]

Hi Aeron, great points!

I'm also glad we can relate with each other around this aspect of our experiences.

Personally I find there is some aversion to the word itself, but I don't mind using it in certain social contexts as a sort of sign post to a shared experience.

If you don't mind my asking, What is your experience of the word?

Thanks for sharing. Watching this helped alleviate some of my own discomforts.

Peace and Strength,

~Andria

[PaperStory]

@Gamercat01 I have always used the word gender dysphoria to describe what I go through but i have been confronted for using it.

[iscaylis]

I had hormones prescribed by a doctor I see monthly, don't recall using the word "dysphoria", in fact most of my request was using positive diction, you could say.

[Gamercat01]

@PaperStory Thank you for sharing this. I'm sorry that you've had that experience.

I support your use of the word.

[leggsXinXaXtopXhat]

@PaperStory no problem. i have been watching your videos on and off for a kind of long time since i came across a video about being a nerd i don't really know how long ago.

[SydneyTinker]

I have definitely felt something I identified as dysphoria. Over time, I've I think I'm moving toward a conclusion that dysphoria is way bigger than just gender dysphoria.

It's a valuable word, but its meaning just might evolve or splinter.