Can we agree that perceived gender identity differing from pysical gender reality is mental illness?

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Can we agree that perceived gender identity differing from pysical gender reality is mental illness?

Author: NedoftheHill (42863 Posts - Joined: Jun 29, 2011)

Posted at 9:32 pm on Apr 11, 2021

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Evil preaches tolerance until it is dominant, then it tries to silence good.

Replies to: "Can we agree that perceived gender identity differing from pysical gender reality is mental illness?"

I prefer the "kinder and gentler nation" version of the GOP. [LINK] - conorlarkin - 3:32pm 4/10/21 (30) [View All]
- If you oppose cruelty, step up and support Arkansas on this initiative. - NedoftheHill - 1:53am 4/11/21
  - You could just read up on the issues of Gender Dysphoria instead of inventing an argument - jimbasil - 2:24am 4/11/21
    - Lysenko-Jim: You could follow objective science instead of politicized faux-science [NT] - NedoftheHill - 11:32am 4/11/21
      - The whole X Y chromosome is confusing to some. - Stark Raving Dad - 1:59pm 4/11/21
        Yep. The Left supports child abuse. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:31pm 4/11/21
      - How about you provide us with this “objective science” instead of - jimbasil - 11:45am 4/11/21
        Have you heard of chromosomes? Let's start there. Yes or no. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:30pm 4/11/21
- I preferred Frank Bruni when he was writing about soufflés... [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 9:34pm 4/10/21
- This is a complex topic..here's some perspective from the Mayo Clinic... [LINK] - TyroneIrish - 7:49pm 4/10/21
  - The Mayo and many other institutions called what is now known as Gender Dysphoria a Mental Illness. - jimbasil - 2:27am 4/11/21
  - Mental inability to perceive reality correctly should not be treated as normal. - NedoftheHill - 1:57am 4/11/21
    - Here is an excerpt from the NCBI report I linked... - TyroneIrish - 3:32pm 4/11/21
      - Can we agree that perceived gender identity differing from pysical gender reality is mental illness? [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:32pm 4/11/21
        The NCBI paper speaks to fundamental anomalies in people's brain 'structures' as potentially being - TyroneIrish - 12:05am 4/12/21
        Do you think brain anomalies that prevent perceiving reality correctly are illness? - NedoftheHill - 9:03am 4/12/21
        Sorry for the delay...I do support the treatment of GD, including physical interventions that might - TyroneIrish - 5:03pm 4/12/21
    - With all that hate, how is it you survive each day? [NT] - jimbasil - 2:28am 4/11/21
      - I do wonder that about you...withholding treatment from people for political gain. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 11:38am 4/11/21
  - So the diagnosis of a mental condition then. - Stark Raving Dad - 8:27pm 4/10/21
    - I'm not sure you clicked on and read the entire link...especially the "Treatment" section... - TyroneIrish - 9:04pm 4/10/21
      - Thanks Tyrone. Not trying to simply like/dislike - Stark Raving Dad - 9:56pm 4/10/21
        I share your concern...no one enjoys dealing with this, but as I believe you're saying, it is a - TyroneIrish - 10:52pm 4/10/21
  - This is a good read. The author grew up on the next block. [LINK] - conorlarkin - 8:25pm 4/10/21
- We got to this point through its predictable progression.................... - ELP - 7:28pm 4/10/21
- Hey Connor. In a shocking turn of events we'll disagree on this! - Stark Raving Dad - 6:18pm 4/10/21
  - But, is a legislative body better positioned to make medical/life decisions? - conorlarkin - 6:30pm 4/10/21
    - But politically charged folks who don't believe in science are on the other end of this too. - Stark Raving Dad - 6:55pm 4/10/21
      - Not really. They are called “parents.” - conorlarkin - 7:59pm 4/10/21
        What kind of shaming are you talking about?...other than your usual shame-oriented posts [NT] - NedoftheHill - 9:34pm 4/11/21
        
        I don't believe that any parent would legitimately entertain or encourage. - Stark Raving Dad - 8:25pm 4/10/21