What is dysphoria and how to deal with it?

Dysphoria is a profound sense of dissatisfaction with life.  It may be a symptom of an underlying mental health condition such as depression and PTSD or a symptom of a chronic medical condition.  Gender dysphoria refers specifically to the unease felt by someone whose assigned sex at birth does not match their gender identity.  People with dysphoria often lose interest in activities they once found pleasurable.  They may have feelings of loneliness, low self-esteem, poor appetite, and lethargy.  The best way to treat dysphoria is to address the underlying cause.  Other treatment options include stress reduction, relaxation techniques, pain management, therapy, and medications.