BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER

Description
Although most people have something they dislike about their appearance, body dysmorphia takes it to a whole new level. People with this disorder are constantly worried about their flaws, or perceived flaws for hours every day.

SYMPTOMS
-Camouflaging(with body position, clothing, makeup hair, hats,etc)
-Comparing their bodies
-Looking into surgery
-Avoiding mirrors
-Skin picking
-Excessive grooming
-Excessive exercise
-Excessively changing clothes

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• Usually causes distress
• Impairment in functioning
• Poor quality of life
• Makes it hard to focus
• Avoidance of social situations and problems at work or school

-Equally prevalent in both men and women.
-Can occur in adults or children
-Usually begins during adolescence
-Can be a result from bullying or abuse at a young age.

TREATMENT

• Cognitive behavior therapy(CBT)
• this is more effective than medication after 16 weeks of treatment

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