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Is borderline personality disorder associated with body dysmorphia?
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Yes: But "yes" or "no" is too simple of an explanation. Bpd can result in a distortion of one's view of reality -- including body image. But the key word is "can." it does not, and often will not, cause such a distortion.
Answered 6/21/2015
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Not typically: Body dysmorphic disorder can overlap with various anxiety disorders. See below for more information on borderline personality disorder http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001931/.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Coexist: Borderline Personality Disorder and Body Dysmorphic Disorder can co-exist.
Answered 7/20/2020
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