body dysmorphia

Body dysmorphia goes far beyond ordinary dissatisfaction with appearance. The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) describes Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) as a relentless cycle of obsessive thoughts about imagined flaws and compulsive rituals like mirror checking, excessive grooming, or constantly seeking reassurance. While research estimates that about 2% of people experience BDD,…