7 Signs You Are Suffering From Body Dysmorphia

Everyone has experienced insecurity at one point or another in their lives. It's common to feel like you want to change something about your body; usually, this discomfort with your appearance doesn't stop you from going on with your day-to-day life. But for some people, it can be challenging even to leave the house.

Did you know that 2.4 percent of the general population currently deal with body dysmorphia? Body dysmorphia can be very difficult to live with, as it can develop other mental illnesses like anxiety and depression.

Do you ever feel uncomfortable in your own skin? Or are you constantly fighting intrusive thoughts about the way you look? Stick around as we discuss body dysmorphia and its symptoms.

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Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Body Dysmorphia - 1:15
Common Signs - 2:15
Seeking Constant Reassurance - 2:19
Repeatedly Checking Out The Mirror And Scale - 2:46
Picking At Your Skin - 3:11
Lot Of Effort Into Your Hair - 3:55
Heavy Make-Up - 3:50
Clothes That Hide Your Flaws - 4:00
Constantly Comparing Yourself - 4:18
Avoiding Social Activities - 4:38
Considering Cosmetic Surgery - 4:58
Misuse Of Alcohol Or Drugs - 6:21
Excessive Exercise Regimes - 6:36
Gender Dysphoria - 7:47
Eating Disorders - 8:12
Treatment - 9:08
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - 9:20
Medications - 9:54

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Summary:
What is Body Dysmorphia?
Body Dysmorphic Disorder or Body Dysmorphia is a mental health condition where a person spends an unhealthy amount of time worrying about flaws in their appearance.

Common Signs of Body Dysmorphia

Seeking Constant Reassurance
It is normal to ask for reassurances about how you look. Still, there’s a difference between asking if you look okay here and there versus throwing these questions consistently, attacking specific details about yourself.

Repeatedly checking out the mirror and scale.
You might find yourself repeatedly checking out your reflection in mirrors, windows, and any other reflective surface you can find.

Picking at your skin
Suppose you have the habit of picking at your skin to make the surface smooth or to remove pimples.

Investing a lot of effort into your hair
You may want to cut or style your hair until you think it feels 'right,’ which may take a lot of time and effort.

Using Heavy Make-Up
People with body dysmorphia tend to use heavy make-up daily to cover up the flaws they are apprehensive about.

Wearing Clothes That Hide Your Flaws
You wear loose-fitting clothes that don’t hug the body to ensure certain parts of your body stay hidden, for instance, your tummy or upper arms.

Constantly Comparing Yourself
You constantly compare yourself to others and judge your appearance next to them.

Avoiding Social Activities
People who live with body dysmorphia fear being judged based on what they think are their flaws.

Considering Cosmetic Surgery
Body dysmorphia could be severe enough to make one go under the knife.

Misuse Of Alcohol Or Drugs
Alcohol and drugs help to deal with people with self-confidence issues, and when a person has body image issues, they turn to these toxic substances to boost their self-esteem.

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