Why Do I Feel Like I Am From The Other Gender?

Do you experience a marked incongruence between your expressed gender and primary and/or secondary sex characteristics?

Do you experience a strong wish to be rid of your primary and/or secondary sex characteristics because of incongruence with your expressed gender?

Do you experience a strong desire for the primary and/or secondary sex characteristics of the other gender?

Do you experience a strong desire to be of the other gender (or some alternative gender different from your assigned gender)?

Do you experience a strong desire to be treated as the other gender (or some alternative gender different from one’s assigned gender)?

Do you have a strong conviction that you have the typical feelings of the other gender (or some alternative gender different from one’s assigned gender?

Does your condition cause impairment in social, occupational or other important areas of functioning?

While it is unlikely that you have a serious ‘problem’ with your identity, you may be displaying some signs that you don’t feel 100% satisfied with the gender that you have been assigned to. You may feel like there is some mismatch between your real gender and your experienced or expressed gender. Some people try to suppress their feelings and try to live the life of their biological gender. However, if the feelings are very strong, people may be unable to keep this up. Because of this incongruence, people may become depressed or in severe cases have suicidal thoughts. If you feel distressed about your feelings, it may be wise to contact your doctor to understand your condition.

While it is unlikely that you have gender dysphoria, you are displaying some signs related to this disorder. Gender dysphoria is characterized by experiencing a mismatch between one’s biological sex and gender identity. Transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals may experience gender dysphoria at some point in their lives, but not everyone. Some of these individuals feel comfortable with their bodies, either with or without medical intervention. Others try to suppress their feelings and try to live the life of their assigned gender. But this can cause several problems, including depression and sometimes even suicidal thoughts. Don’t fear stigma, seek help if you are not sure about your situation.

Unfortunately, you are displaying the symptoms typically seen among individuals who have gender dysphoria. Gender dysphoria is a condition in which someone experiences distress because their sex assigned at birth differs from their gender identity. Gender dysphoria can cause impairment at work and relationship problems. People may feel anxious or depressed. Seeking medical attention is recommended. Generally, there are two types of treatment: medical treatment and behavioral health treatment. Medical treatment includes hormone therapy or surgery. Behavioral health treatment is about improving your quality of life and about getting comfortable with your gender identity expression, without changing it.