What is body dysmorphic disorder?

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental disorder that causes people to believe they are unattractive or to see themselves differently than others do. While people with anorexia may believe themselves to be overweight when they are not, people with BDD see flaws in their physical appearance that do not exist or that are so minor that others do not notice them.

To a person with body dysmorphic disorder, every flaw is magnified until it becomes a monstrosity in his or her mind. This disorder can be debilitating as the sufferer never feels happy with his or her appearance, which can lead to social isolation and depression.

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