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Perceived imperfections or deficiencies in one's appearance, frequently unnoticed or trivial to others, can consume a person with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a mental health disease.
Individuals with BDD suffer from severe emotional discomfort and anxiety about their physical appearance, which leads them to engage in ritualistic actions or thoughts in an effort to improve or conceal their perceived defects.
Among the hallmarks of BDD are the following:
- Obsessive thoughts and behaviors concerning perceived flaws in one's appearance; these flaws can pertain to any aspect of the body, but most commonly involve the skin, hair, nose, weight, or other facial features.
- Despite there being no objective evidence to back up their ideas, people with BDD may have a skewed perception of how they look and believe they are ugly, deformed, or disfigured. Despite their need for constant reassurance, they have a hard time accepting compliments on their appearance.
- Avoiding mirrors or social situations where they fear their looks may be inspected are two common avoidance behaviors used by people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) to cope with their distress. On the other side, they might engage in self-checking rituals like reviewing their reflections or asking others for feedback.
- Having BDD can have a devastating effect on a person's social, occupational, and general functioning, all of which can have a domino effect on other areas of life. Isolation, a lack of confidence, and the presence of other mental health conditions including despair and anxiety are common results.
- Problems getting help: People with BDD may be reluctant to seek treatment because they feel humiliated or embarrassed by their preoccupation with their appearance.
Expert help in managing BDD symptoms may be necessary because it is a chronic disorder. Medication (such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - SSRIs) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are both used to treat BDD.
Both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can help ease the anxiety and despair that frequently accompany body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
It is crucial to consult a trained mental health professional if you or someone you know is experiencing BDD or any other mental health issue. The quality of life for those with BDD can be greatly enhanced with the help of early intervention and effective therapy.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798858327431
  • Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Coping With And Recovering Through Body Dysmorphic Disorder
  • Width: 127 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8858327438
  • Publisher Date: 21 Aug 2023
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 84
  • Spine Width: 4 mm
  • Weight: 141 gr


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