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dysphoric

[dis-fawr-ik, -for-] / dɪsˈfɔr ɪk, -ˈfɒr- /


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For her part, Brady suffers with premenstrual dysphoric disorder and says she wishes medical professionals were more aware of how certain conditions impact autistic women.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

“We both have this, like, dysphoric view of ourselves and what we can accomplish—and I think that’s part of the beautiful co-dependency of the friendship.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

At the same time, other people may use the pill to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder—severe irritability, depression, or anxiety in the weeks leading up to your period.

From National Geographic ● Jul. 19, 2023

“Having a child would be extremely dysphoric for me,” said Ladner Stroud, 31, in Washington state.

From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2022

I was curious and concerned for his range of dysphoric emotions, even despair, that appeared to pervade his visit and the related writing hours thereafter.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 23, 2020




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