Body Dysmorphia

A person with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), also known as Body Dysmorphia, spends a lot of time fretting about defects in their looks. Others frequently overlook these shortcomings. BDD can affect people of any age, but it is most prevalent in adolescents and young adults. Both men and women are impacted. It's not a sign of vanity or self-obsession to have BDD. It may be really unpleasant and significantly affect your life.

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You may have BDD if you obsess over a particular part of your body (especially your face), spend a lot of time comparing your appearance to others', frequently check yourself in the mirror or avoid doing so altogether, put a lot of effort into hiding flaws, such as by spending a lot of time combing your hair, wearing makeup, or picking at your skin to make it "smooth."

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Your daily life, including your relationships, social life, and job, can be negatively impacted by BDD. Depression, self-harm, and even suicidal ideation can result from BDD.

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Although the specific aetiology of BDD is unknown, genetics may play a role because having a relative with BDD, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or depression may increase your risk of developing the condition.

A chemical imbalance in the brain or a traumatic event in the past — being teased, bullied, or abused as a youngster may increase your risk of developing BDD. A few BDD sufferers additionally struggle with another mental illness, such as OCD, GAD, or an Eating Disorder.

Risk Factors

Having a family history of obsessive-compulsive or body dysmorphic disorder. negative life events, like bullying, abuse, or neglect as a child. Specific character qualities, such as perfectionism. pressure from society or ideals of beauty.

If Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is not diagnosed or is not treated in the early adolescent years, it might get worse with age. If body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is not identified and treated at an early stage, it might get worse with age. A person with BDD has an increase in self-awareness regarding their alleged flaws and deficiencies. with BDD has an increase in self-awareness regarding their alleged flaws and deficiencies.

Psychological

Typically, body dysmorphic disorder does not improve on its own. If neglected, it may worsen over time and result in stress, high medical costs, severe depression, and even suicidal thoughts and actions.

Body Dysmorphia

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