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DEFINING

BODY DYSMORPHIA

Body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD, is a mental health condition where a person finds it hard to stop thinking about perceived flaws in their appearance.  Intrusive thoughts make a person with BDD obsess over perceived flaws they think are obvious even if those flaws are not noticeable to others at all.

Every person has insecurities about their bodies, however, a person with BDD has an obsession with a specific aspect of their appearance they results in behavior like avoiding mirrors, not wanting to go out in public, acne, scars, wrinkles and hair loss.

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BODY DYSMORPHIA

EFFECTS IN EVERY DAY LIFE

Every person has things about their bodies that they don’t like, however, BDD is an obsession.

Symptoms:

  • Being extremely preoccupied with a perceived flaw in appearance that to others can’t be seen or appears minor
  • The strong belief that you have a defect in your appearance that makes you ugly or deformed
  • The belief that others take special notice of your appearance in a negative way or mock you
  • Engaging in behaviors aimed at fixing or hiding the perceived flaw that is difficult to resist or control, such as frequently checking the mirror, grooming or skin picking
  • Attempting to hide perceived flaws with styling, makeup or clothes
  • Constantly comparing your appearance with others
  • Always seeking reassurance about your appearance from others
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DEFINING

BODY DYSMORPHIA

Body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD, is a mental health condition where a person finds it hard to stop thinking about perceived flaws in their appearance.  Intrusive thoughts make a person with BDD obsess over perceived flaws they think are obvious even if those flaws are not noticeable to others at all.

Every person has insecurities about their bodies, however, a person with BDD has an obsession with a specific aspect of their appearance they results in behavior like avoiding mirrors, not wanting to go out in public, acne, scars, wrinkles and hair loss.

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Body Dysmorphia

HELP & HEALING

Body Dysmorphia Signs and Symptoms:

  • Being extremely preoccupied with a perceived flaw in appearance that to others can’t be seen or appears minor
  • Strong belief that you have a defect in your appearance that makes you ugly or deformed
  • Belief that others take special notice of your appearance in a negative way or mock you
  • Engaging in behaviors aimed at fixing or hiding the perceived flaw that are difficult to resist or control
  • Attempting to hide perceived flaws with styling
  • Comparing appearances with others
  • Always seeking reassurance about your appearance.
  • Having perfectionist tendencies
  • Seeking frequent cosmetic procedures with little satisfaction
  • Avoiding social situations
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