Karan Johar Disorder :52-year-old filmmaker Karan Johar is suffering from body dysmorphia disorder. In a recent interview, he told that he has been suffering from it since the age of 8. He does not feel comfortable with his physique. To get out of this problem, he even had to take help from a mental health professional.
Karan told that ‘I have body dysmorphia. I feel very uncomfortable after going into the pool. Because of this, I used to have panic attacks since childhood. I have tried to be comfortable with my body for years but have not been able to recover. This is the reason why I always wear oversized clothes to feel comfortable.’ After Karan Johar’s disease came to light, the question arises that what is body dysmorphia, from which such a successful person has not been able to come out for many years?
What disease is body dysmorphia?
Body Dysmorphia is also known as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). It is a mental disorder that creates anxiety about one’s own appearance. In this disorder, a person feels that there are problems in some parts of his body. However, it is not necessary that his illness is visible to others. A person suffering from this disease can have psychological problems. This can affect his daily life. If this disorder is not cured in childhood through counseling or therapy, then it does not leave the person for a long time.
What causes body dysmorphia
According to experts, it is very difficult to know the exact and precise cause of body dysmorphia, but there are some reasons which are considered responsible for it. This disorder can affect people suffering from mental problems like depression and stress. Some experts also consider genes to be responsible for this. They believe that some childhood incidents which have shocked the emotions can also be the cause of this disorder. Apart from this, things like low self-esteem, repeated criticism from parents can give rise to body dysmorphia.
What are the symptoms of body dysmorphia
1. Human behavior can be repetitive and time consuming.
2. Looking in the mirror repeatedly, picking at the skin, trying to hide body imperfections.
3. Comparing your body parts with others. Believing that your flaws are either invisible or too visible.
4. Not being able to believe others tell you that you look fine.
5. Repeatedly touching or measuring any part of the body.
6. Becoming self-conscious and not wanting to go out in public.
7. Getting upset when around others.
8. Having plastic surgery or other cosmetic treatments to improve the condition and not being satisfied with them.
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