Body image struggles occur for people of all ages and genders. In today’s social media and technology-focused environment, it is easy to look at others online and on television and aspire to look like someone else. This desire is often fueled by a perceived defect in one’s own physical appearance. This describes the symptoms of […]
Body dysmorphic disorder isn’t just a women’s issue; in fact, recent studies have shown that just as many men as women struggle with body dysmorphia. Currently, there is a surprisingly high number of males who are concerned or dissatisfied with their body appearance. That number has nearly tripled over the past 25 years, and now […]
No one is perfect! Everyone has that thing that annoys them about their body. Maybe you have one ear that sticks out slightly more than the other; or one eye that appears to be a different shape. What if you perceive that your nose is too small for your face or your breasts are too […]
Body Dysmorphia (sometimes known as BDD or body dysmorphic disorder) is a mental health condition in which the sufferer continuously worries about the flaws they perceive in their appearance. Usually, those flaws go unnoticed by others. People can suffer from body dysmorphia at any age. However, young adults and teenagers are most susceptible. Some people […]