According to studies, about 1 in 50 Americans suffer from Body Dysmorphic Disorder (also known as BDD or Body Dysmorphia). The thing about BDD is it’s important to be knowledgable about the difference between normal insecurities and BDD.
So then, what exactly is
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?
Check out the video below by Dr. Tracey Marks
SYMPTOMS
TREATMENT
Cognitive Behavorial Therapy (individual or group)
Medication (serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs)
*Sources:
https://bdd.iocdf.org/professionals/prevalence/
https://www.medicinenet.com/body_dysmorphic_disorder/article.htm
https://bdd.iocdf.org/about-bdd/how-is-bdd-treated/
