Symptoms Of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

Signs and symptoms of body dysmorphic include:

Concern about physical appearance

Firm belief that you have an abnormality or flaw in your appearance makes you ugly

Frequent review of himself in the mirror or, conversely, completely avoiding mirrors

Believe that others take notice of your special appearance in a negative way

Need to seek security from others about your appearance

Frequent cosmetic procedures with little satisfaction

Excessive grooming, such as hair plucking

Extreme self-awareness

Refusal to appear in images

Picking skin

By comparing your looks with others

Avoid social situations

The need to use excessive makeup or camouflage clothing perceived defects

He is obsessed with any part of your body, but the common characteristics of people obsessed with may include:

Nose

Hair

Skin

Complexion

Hiking

Acne and blemishes

Baldness

Breast size

Muscle

Genitals

The function of the body, you focus on can change over time. You can be sure of your perceived faults as you become delusional, imagining something on your body is not true, no matter how someone tries to convince you otherwise.

When to seek medical advice

The shame and embarrassment about your appearance can prevent you from seeking treatment for body dysmorphic disorder. But if you have signs or symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder, consult your doctor, mental health provider or other healthcare professional. Dysmorphic disorder usually do not get better by themselves, and if not treated it can worsen over time and lead to suicidal thoughts and behavior.