Recognizing and Understanding Dysphoria

8. Environmental Stressors Can Be a Cause

For some, dysphoric feelings occur as a result of environmental stressors — events such as a loved one passing away, the loss of a job, or stress associated with parenting or work. As such, it's important to seek healthy ways to cope with stress before they result in long-term problems. If addressing these issues alone does not work, seeing a counselor or therapist to learn coping methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy can also help.