Explain Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) its symptoms and treatment.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a known mental disorder, in which a person cannot stop thinking of certain appearance flaws, which often may seem minor or not relevant to others. The person feels anxious, conscious and often ashamed about their body, image and appearance. In many cases, people end up seeking help of cosmetic surgery to fix the ‘flaw’. Here’s a take on the symptoms and treatment. Symptoms: As mentioned, people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) often remain conscious about their appearance flaws. They start believing that they are not perfect, and as result, they keep checking the mirror time and again. Most ‘patients’ also try fixes to cover up the flaw, often using makeup and clothing, while others may constantly compare their appearance with others. In such cases, patients can have perfectionist tendencies and may end up avoiding some of the social situations and regular chores of daily life. Diagnosis and treatment: Doctor may consider the...
