Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Are you too worried about one or more parts of your body? If yes then be careful, because its effect can affect your life. This is a type of mental problem, which is called Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Many times its negative impact starts falling on the daily routine as well. Actress Ileana D’Cruz is also struggling with this problem. Ileana, who is active in fitness, has revealed her disease in an interview. Let us know about this disease…
What is body dysmorphic disorder?
This is a genetic disorder. There may be a difference in the structure of any part of the body. Which keeps worrying again and again. According to health experts, sometimes someone has spots on his face or someone has a big nose or is obese. Being uncomfortable about it and worrying excessively is body dysmorphic disorder.
According to experts, it is a psychological condition in which a person finds flaws in his body. No matter how good the constitution of the people suffering from this is, they always look for shortcomings in themselves instead of virtues. The patient suffering from this feels very uncomfortable in his physical appearance or his skin. Ileana used to feel the same way. He had revealed this in one of his long posts.
What are the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder?
1. Being uncomfortable with any part of the body.
2. Comparing yourself to others.
3. Negative thinking
4. Habit of covering the face
5. Being alone
Causes of Body Dysmorphic Disorder:
brain chemical imbalance
mental stress
social pressure
media effect
Ways to avoid body dysmorphic disorder
1. Don’t stay alone, spend time with people.
2. Stay away from negative thinking.
3. Don’t compare yourself with people.
4. Think only about your good habits.
5. Spend time with favorite people or activities.
6. Accept yourself.
Treatment of body dysmorphic disorder
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Medications (antidepressants)
seek help from loved ones
help yourself
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