A Comparative Analysis of Body Dysmorphia and Gender Dysphoria: Similarities and Differences

Scott A. Weiss
3 min readJun 22, 2023
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Introduction:

Body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria are two distinct conditions that significantly impact individuals’ perceptions of themselves and their bodies. While both conditions involve dissatisfaction with one’s physical appearance, they differ in terms of the underlying causes and focus of distress…

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Scott A. Weiss

Author, freelance writer and self-employed recruiter. Bylines in the Daily Beast, Seattle Times, Classic Rock Magazine, LouderSound.