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Gender Dysphoria: 10 Facts You Should Know

8. Combined With Social Dysphoria

Social dysphoria is feeling discomfort from not being viewed by society in a way that’s consistent with your gender identity. Using incorrect pronouns and making assumptions about gender can cause social anxiety. It is also caused by fear of harassment and stigmatization by the broader society. For some people, this reinforces dissociative feelings about their body and the way gender is perceived.

Social Dysphoria