do u need dysphoria to be trans? (in ur opinion)

do u need dysphoria to be trans? (in ur opinion)

yes
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no
10 votes

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"If you don't experience dysphoria, you're not trans" is transphobic. We need to be open, and kind.
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on February 14, 2021
Short answer: no.

Long answer:

"Not all transgender people have gender dysphoria. On its own, being transgender is not considered a medical condition. Many transgender people do not experience serious anxiety or stress associated with the difference between their gender identity and their gender of birth, and so may not have gender dysphoria."
- https://transequality.org/issues/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-transgender-people
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answer fast r u cis
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stfu cissie
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on February 16, 2021
Remember, not all trans people experience dysphoria. Excluding and/or not accepting trans people that don't experience dysphoria is transphobic.
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on February 16, 2021
Gay people can be homophobic, for example: "I'm gay and I hate gays. But I'm not homophobic! Because I'm gay." People of color can be racist, men and women can be sexist towards their own gender... and trans people can be transphobic. Being part of a community and hating the people in that community can come hand in hand.
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on February 16, 2021
Trans people can be transphobic. (Gay people can be homophobic, for example: "I'm gay and I hate gays. But I'm not homophobic! Because I'm gay." People of color can be racist, men and women can be sexist towards their own gender... and trans people can be transphobic. Being part of a community and hating the people in that community can come hand in hand.) Excluding See More
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on February 16, 2021
bro i literally cant be transphobic im literally trans
lmaooo
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on February 14, 2021
"If you don't experience dysphoria, you're not trans" is transphobic. We need to be accepting.
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on February 14, 2021
Of course I can have an opinion. You don't need to be gay to understand that homophobia isn't right, and you don't need to be trans to understand that not everyone (in the trans community) experiences dysphoria. Read the article or ask https://www.reddit.com/r/trans/ (a community of over 126 000 trans people).
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on February 14, 2021
if ur cis u don’t get an opinion ❤️❤️
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on February 13, 2021
Yes I am (being cis does not mean I don't understand).
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on February 13, 2021
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Longer answer: "What is gender dysphoria? For some transgender people, the difference between the gender they are thought to be at birth and the gender they know themselves to be can lead to serious emotional distress that affects their health and everyday lives if not addressed. Gender dysphoria is the medical diagnosis for someone who experiences this distress. See More
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on February 13, 2021
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on February 13, 2021
i would say yes, but cis people can sometimes experience dysphoria as well so
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well in a context of if you are trans, do you need to be dysphoric. not if youre dysphoric, are you trans
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Alright then. If you ever have a friend that is questioning and does not know how to tell if they're trans, you know where to find the community (Reddit is the LBGT hub).
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on February 13, 2021
@Suzuki i mean im not trans and i made this poll just to see what actual trans ppl thought. im not really that invested
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on February 13, 2021
Talking to the moderators is worth creating an account. (Best way to talk to more trans.)
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on February 13, 2021
@Suzuki i dont use reddit
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on February 13, 2021
Try asking the same question on https://www.reddit.com/r/trans/ (a community of more than 126 000 trans), they're friendly.
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on February 13, 2021
@Suzuki its ppl outside my friend group, liek just strangers on twitter. i would see posts all the time abt it
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on February 13, 2021
There are more trans people in the world, outside of your friend group. Not everyone experiences dysphoria.
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on February 13, 2021
@Suzuki i think every trans person ive met has said you do and i think thats more proof than a cis person
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on February 13, 2021
I don't have to be trans to sympathize with them, or spread awareness. I did not write the article, it was written by trans human rights activists.
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on February 13, 2021
@Suzuki u dont get a say in this then
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on February 13, 2021
I am cis.
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on February 13, 2021
@Suzuki r u cis?
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on February 13, 2021
@Suzuki i wasnt i was just really confused, one of the ppl u replied to is trans and most trans ppl i talk to say u do need it but thanks ig
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on February 13, 2021
Don't take it as a personal attack. :)
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on February 13, 2021
You didn't understand why trans people don't need to experience dysphoria, right? That's why I looked up the article. You might inadvertently hurt someone if you don't understand, that's why spreading awareness is important.
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on February 13, 2021
@Suzuki im not confused about the article im confused about why youre so passionate abt this /rh
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on February 13, 2021
I was gone for a while because of college admissions exams. If you're confused, consider reading the entire article, I'm sure you'll like it: https://transequality.org/issues/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-transgender-people
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on February 13, 2021
@Suzuki why did you come on an acc after 28 days just to comment
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on February 13, 2021
I commented so that the others would see. That article might be of help, even if you're not trans.
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on February 13, 2021
@Suzuki dude u dont need to comment it on every single thing, idk why u would be trans but then still like having ur birth sex body but ok
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on February 13, 2021
@revenge "Not all transgender people have gender dysphoria. On its own, being transgender is not considered a medical condition. Many transgender people do not experience serious anxiety or stress associated with the difference between their gender identity and their gender of birth, and so may not have gender dysphoria."
- https://transequality.org/issues/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-transgender-people
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on February 13, 2021
as a trans person i'd say yes, you do need dysphoria to be trans, but this is only based off the fact that i myself experience dysphoria and i don't really understand why someone would want to be trans
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on February 11, 2021
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on February 11, 2021
Yes. a trans person has told me this along with multiple others.
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"Not all transgender people have gender dysphoria. On its own, being transgender is not considered a medical condition. Many transgender people do not experience serious anxiety or stress associated with the difference between their gender identity and their gender of birth, and so may not have gender dysphoria."
- https://transequality.org/issues/resources/frequently-asked-questions-about-transgender-people
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@southparkestellaismywife420 (I don't have another account.) You don't need to experience dysphoria to be trans, a lot of trans don't.

"What is gender dysphoria? For some transgender people, the difference between the gender they are thought to be at birth and the gender they know themselves to be can lead to serious emotional distress that affects their health See More
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on February 13, 2021
dude multiple people told me you must have dysphoria if youre trans. if you wanna be a male youre obviously gonna hate your boobs and vagina and the other way around. also u dont need to argue with me on a whole other acc, ik ur one of the kpop catfishes @Suzuki
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on February 13, 2021
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on February 13, 2021
yeah thats what i was thinking but ik its kinda divided
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on February 10, 2021
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on February 10, 2021
BTW im not trans i just wanted to see what ppl think cause i dont really have an opinion on it
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on February 10, 2021