A member asked:

What are the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder?

13 doctors weighed in across 6 answers

Distorted reality: Those who suffer this disorder are convinced that specific areas of their body are deformed or ugly and everyone else can see it as well. The disorder may start small, lead to some form of correction only to have the belief persist. Reasoning doesn't help. Isolation, depression and self destructive thoughts grow. The belief can reach delusional proportions or get suicidal. Seek help right away.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Body Dysmorphic D/O: People w/body dysmorphic d/o are preoccupied with what they see as a flaw in their appearance. The flaw is minor or imagined, but the person feels it's shameful & ugly. There are frequent examinations of self in mirror or avoidance of mirrors altogether; comparing appearance with that of others; belief that others view them negatively; frequent cosmetic procedures w/little satisfaction, etc.

Answered 5/11/2016

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Dr. Missid Ghanem answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Google complete list: Preoccupation w/ ur physical appearance, strong belief that u have an abnormality or defect in ur appearance that makes u ugly, frequent examination of urself in the mirror or avoidance of mirrors altogether, belief that others take special notice of ur appearance in a negative way, the need to seek reassurance about ur appearance from others, frequent cosmetic procedures with little satisfaction.

Answered 7/19/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Body dysmorphia: Dr Ganhem got them !! Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health disorder in which one becomes extremely focused on perceived body/ facial defects that don't actually exist. It can damage self esteem & quality of life. Psychological evaluation can determine if you have this condition. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for tx.

Answered 7/20/2020

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

BDD: In body dysmorphic disorder, u would be overly concerned with body image & become preoccupied with a perceived defect of your physical features. This causes distress or impairs your social functioning. This causes u to become isolative, anxious & depressed.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

CBT: Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health disorder in which one becomes extremely focused on perceived body/ facial defects that don't actually exist. It can damage self esteem & quality of life. Psychological evaluation can determine if you have this condition. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for tx.

Answered 7/20/2020

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