There are many different diagnosed disorders known to society, each of which, with its many symptoms and side effects, is serious in its own right. Many disorders have symptoms that impact numerous areas of a person's life and cause distress to those suffering from these symptoms. All disorders are something that people are born with naturally and must learn to manage throughout their lives. Among these disorders is gender identity disorder. Gender is a term used to discuss the different roles, identities, and expectations that our society associates with males and females. Gender identity shapes the way we think and influences our behaviors. Most people identify their gender with their biological sex as determined by their genitals; however, some experience a discrepancy between biological sex and the feeling of being born the wrong gender. According to the American Accreditation Health Care Commission, gender identity disorder is a conflict between a person's physical gender and the gender with which he or she identifies (Health Central). In “Gender Identity Disorder: A Misunderstood Diagnosis” Kristopher J. Cook states: “Gender identity disorder denotes a strong and persistent desire to belong to the opposite sex (or the insistence that one belongs to the opposite sex ), along with persistent discomfort about one's sex or a sense of inadequacy with the role assigned to one's sex." (DOCUMENT) As with any disorder, there are many difficulties for those who struggle with gender identity disorder, also known as GID. Many who suffer from this disorder often find themselves battling depression due to insecurities about who they are and lack of acceptance from society. This depression often leads to suicide attempts and some, unfortunately, succeed. A truth but... halfway through the paper... you come to the conclusion that gender identity and sexual orientation are two different issues, it's easier to look at the scientific research that GID is actually a disorder. born with, either from genitals that are not fully developed at birth, being born with both male and female genitals, or the impact of prenatal hormones on the prenatal brain. GID is no more “curable” or managed with medications or psychotherapy than someone who is born without a limb is because it is present in the deoxyribonucleic acid, in the DNA, in the composition. Taking into account sexual orientation, which is a choice, it can be concluded that chromosomes during fetal development can be influenced by genetic anomalies or hormonal imbalances; therefore, the belief that gender identity is a conscious choice or the result of the environment is inconclusive and caused only during fetal development.