noun
- Plural of dysphoria; states of unease, dissatisfaction, or unhappiness.
- Plural of dysphoria; in psychology and medicine, persistent feelings of distress or discomfort related to one's body, identity, or circumstances.
Usage: Medical/psychological term; Often used in clinical contexts to describe persistent emotional distress
Usage: Clinical/medical usage; Commonly appears in diagnoses such as gender dysphoria or body dysphoria
Examples
- The patient reported multiple dysphorias related to social anxiety and self-image.
- Gender dysphoria and body dysphorias are distinct but sometimes co-occurring conditions.
- Her dysphorias improved significantly after beginning therapy.
- The medication helped reduce the dysphorias associated with depression.
- Adolescents may experience various dysphorias during periods of rapid change.
- The study examined dysphorias across different demographic groups.