Body dysmorphic disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), also known in some contexts as dysmorphophobia or simply dysmorphia, is a mental disorder defined by an overwhelming preoccupation with a perceived flaw in one's physical appearance. In BDD's delusional , the flaw is imagined. When an actual visible difference exists, its importance is disproportionately magnified in the mind of the individual. Whether the physical issue is real or imagined, ruminations concerning this perceived defect become pervasive and intrusive, consuming substantial mental bandwidth for extended periods each day. This excessive preoccupation induces severe emotional distress and also disrupts daily functioning and activities. The DSM-5 places BDD within the obsessive–compulsive , distinguishing it from disorders such as anorexia nervosa.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Fear of perceived body image flaws, misconceptions about one's own physical appearance, body-checking behavior
Treatment
- · behavioral therapy (CBT)
Complications
- ·Suicide, self-harm