GID has made some news recently in the highly publicised account of Bradely/Chelsea Manning
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/convicted-wikileaks-soldier-prison-20109354
Such distress about identity, especially the sensitive field of sexuality and gender is acute and pervasive.
It was interesting to note that inter-sex disorder, children born with ambiguous genitals were a rare case of gender identity dysphoria. These issues are more easily dealt with with chromosomal analysis.
Many people feel they are in the wrong body from early childhood but most delay seeking help until early adulthood. It can then be a complex issue to deal with reassignment from a psychological point of view. Depression, anxiety are often part of the process. Relationships and family ties, work place issues and friends all have to be coped with.
Help is available however by going to see your local doctor.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/convicted-wikileaks-soldier-prison-20109354
Such distress about identity, especially the sensitive field of sexuality and gender is acute and pervasive.
It was interesting to note that inter-sex disorder, children born with ambiguous genitals were a rare case of gender identity dysphoria. These issues are more easily dealt with with chromosomal analysis.
Many people feel they are in the wrong body from early childhood but most delay seeking help until early adulthood. It can then be a complex issue to deal with reassignment from a psychological point of view. Depression, anxiety are often part of the process. Relationships and family ties, work place issues and friends all have to be coped with.
Help is available however by going to see your local doctor.
