A medically unrecognized disorder in which the affected experiences an incongruence in their physical body and the species they identify with. This is only a disorder when it causes negative effects.
Symptoms Can Include:
General dysphoria
Body dysmorphia
Negative self image and/ or self esteem
A strong desire to be viewed and treated as the species of identity
A strong desire to be in the body of the species of identity
General discomfort over being viewed as human
General discomfort over appearing human
Discomfort over specific body parts or bodily functions
Issues in connecting with others and socializing
Social isolation
Thoughts of self harm, including acting on these thoughts
Preoccupation with appearing as close to your Species identity as possible
You Might Also Experience:
Phantom limbs of the species Identity
Suicidal ideation
Avoidance of situations that require human identity, such as checking “I am human” boxes online
Avoidance of dysphoria inducing situations, such as looking into mirrors
