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View synonyms for dysphoric

dysphoric

[ dis-fawr-ik, -for- ]

adjective

  1. relating to, experiencing, generating, or expressing a state or feeling of dissatisfaction, anxiety, or restlessness:

    The study addresses questions around the pathophysiology of depression, substance abuse, and other dysphoric clinical states.

    Sometimes I actually relish a film that's creepy, dysphoric, or even violent.



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It is a huge operation and I am lucky in that I don't feel incredibly dysphoric - I can accept and live with my body as it is for now.

From BBC

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.

They hope their work will lead to a better understanding of conditions such as endometriosis and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

From BBC

And a lot has changed over the years in the assessment and treatment of gender dysphoric youth, making it tricky to extrapolate to today’s kids what little longer-term data we have.

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

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