24-08-2014, 07:10 PM
i am curious as to how much of our desire to improve our body shapes is not caused by body dysmorphic disorder .
For male to female transsexuals: Is it the main cause of gender dysphoria or just an added symptom?
For genetic females: Is it society/socially driven only? peer related? victim of being bullied/picked on for looks?
i would like to open this as a serious discussion, as i am eager to hear everyone's views on this.
prerequisite disclaimer: although there are [i]distinct questions specific for each , i personally feel gender is emotionally based, and do not wish any ill feelings and/or feelings of segregation.i am an mtf myself. i merely wish to see if there is in fact any difference 'clinically'. i am an avid fan of psychology and how the mind operates. i do not wish these questions to be misconstrued/misunderstood.[/i]
For male to female transsexuals: Is it the main cause of gender dysphoria or just an added symptom?
For genetic females: Is it society/socially driven only? peer related? victim of being bullied/picked on for looks?
i would like to open this as a serious discussion, as i am eager to hear everyone's views on this.
prerequisite disclaimer: although there are [i]distinct questions specific for each , i personally feel gender is emotionally based, and do not wish any ill feelings and/or feelings of segregation.i am an mtf myself. i merely wish to see if there is in fact any difference 'clinically'. i am an avid fan of psychology and how the mind operates. i do not wish these questions to be misconstrued/misunderstood.[/i]