dysphoria

plural dysphorias

1. countableuncountableA state of feeling unwell or unhappy; a feeling of emotional and mental discomfort and suffering from restlessness, malaise, depression, or anxiety.

   body dysphoria

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   premenstrual dysphoria

   weight dysphoria

   Chronic dysphoria can be secondary to a debilitating medical illness, a psychiatric disorder, or both (Akiskal, 1983).

   1990, Martin B. Keller, Frances M. Sessa, Lauren P. Jones, “Chapter 7: Chronic Depressive Disorders”, in Barry A. Edelstein, Michel Hersen, M.E. Thase, editors, Handbook of Outpatient Treatment of Adults: Nonpsychotic Mental Disorders, page 145

   As a result of the critical review of the literature by the Work Group on Late Luteal Phase Dysphoric Disorder (LLPDD), it was agreed that the studies reviewed support the view that the predominant feature of LLPDD is the dysphoria that occurs during the premenstrual period.

   1994, Judith H. Gold, Premenstrual Dysphorias: Myths and Realities, page 249

   While the reason for the individual's dysphoria on realizing that he has an STD is a result of lack of acceptance of his sexual orientation, the basis is not religious, and the dysphoria not so pronounced.

   2013, Michael W. Ross, “2: Psychovenereology: Psychological Aspects of AIDS and other Sexually Transmissible Diseases”, in David G. Ostrow, editor, Behavioral Aspects of AIDS, page 30

2. abbreviationcountableellipsisuncountableEllipsis of gender dysphoria.

   voice dysphoria

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   height dysphoria

   bottom dysphoria