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dysphoric

[dis-fawr-ik, -for-] / dɪsˈfɔr ɪk, -ˈfɒr- /


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“We both have this, like, dysphoric view of ourselves and what we can accomplish—and I think that’s part of the beautiful co-dependency of the friendship.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

Dr Louise Irvine is a GP and co-chair of the Clinical Advisory Network on Sex and Gender which says it is cautious about using medical pathways in gender dysphoric children.

From BBC Dec. 8, 2024

At the same time, other people may use the pill to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder—severe irritability, depression, or anxiety in the weeks leading up to your period.

From National Geographic Jul. 19, 2023

Lee struggles with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which is often accompanied by moodiness and irritability.

From Washington Post Dec. 13, 2022

“Having a child would be extremely dysphoric for me,” said Ladner Stroud, 31, in Washington state.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2022




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