One of the somatoform disorders, characterized by preoccupation with some imagined or slight defect in appearance that causes clinically significant distress or impairs social or occupational functioning.<\/p>\n
Preoccupation with minor defects in the appearance of the body, particularly the face, with the demand for frequent plastic surgery.<\/p>\n
A preoccupation with one or more imagined defects in appearance.<\/p>\n
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by an individual experiencing excessive anxiety and distress due to an imagined defect in a specific part of their body. Those affected by BDD harbor intense preoccupations and concerns about their appearance, often fixating on perceived flaws that may not be observable to others. This disorder can significantly impact their daily functioning and quality of life. Proper diagnosis and treatment, including therapy and medication, can help individuals with BDD manage their anxiety and address distorted body image perceptions, facilitating improved mental well-being.<\/p>\n
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One of the somatoform disorders, characterized by preoccupation with some imagined or slight defect in appearance that causes clinically significant distress or impairs social or occupational functioning. Preoccupation with minor defects in the appearance of the body, particularly the face, with the demand for frequent plastic surgery. A preoccupation with one or more imagined defects […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-b"],"yoast_head":"\n