Gender Identity Disorder
Alternate Names : Transsexualism
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Symptoms & Signs
Children:
- express the desire to be the opposite sex
- have disgust with their own genitals
- believe that they will grow up to become the opposite sex
- are rejected by their peer group, feel isolated
- have depression
- have anxiety
Adults:
- desire to live as a person of the opposite sex
- wish to be rid of their own genitals
- dress in a way that is typical of the opposite sex
- have depression
- feel isolated
- have anxiety
Either adults or children:
- withdrawal from social interaction
- cross-dressing, clothing habits are typical of the opposite sex
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