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No, you're not crazy. I do think gender dysphoria is real, and for some people with dysphoria, transitioning is the best option. But the sudden surge in teenage natal females is unprecedented, and the magnitude is so large that it raises concerns that many of those females aren't dysphoric in a lasting way. I think you're right that the …
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No, you're not crazy. I do think gender dysphoria is real, and for some people with dysphoria, transitioning is the best option. But the sudden surge in teenage natal females is unprecedented, and the magnitude is so large that it raises concerns that many of those females aren't dysphoric in a lasting way. I think you're right that the online environment is unhealthy as well. Abigail Shrier discusses these issues in her book Irreversible Damage; it's worth a read if you'd like to learn more about them.