Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health problem, a person is very worried about one or more parts of his body.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Do you also worry a lot about one or more parts of your body? If yes, then be careful, because its effect can affect your life. This is a kind of mental problem, which is called Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
Sometimes its negative effect starts affecting the daily routine as well. Actress Ileana D'Cruz is also struggling with this problem. Ileana, who is active about fitness, has revealed her disease in an interview. Let's know about this disease...
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder
This is a genetic disorder. In this, there can be a difference in the structure of any part of the body. Which one keeps worrying about again and again. According to health experts, many times someone has spots on their face or someone has a big nose or is overweight. Being uncomfortable about this and worrying too much about it is body dysmorphic disorder.
According to experts, this is a psychological condition in which a person finds flaws in his body. No matter how good the build of the people suffering from this is, they always find flaws in themselves instead of qualities. The patient suffering from this feels very uncomfortable in his body shape or his skin. Ileana used to feel the same. She revealed this in one of her long posts.
What are the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder?
1. Being uncomfortable about any part of the body.
2. Comparing oneself with others.
3. Negative thinking
4. Habit of covering the face
5. Staying alone
6. Not liking to look in the mirror
Causes of body dysmorphic disorder:
Genetic
Chemical imbalance of the brain
Mental stress
Social pressure
Media effect
Ways to avoid body dysmorphic disorder
1. Do not stay alone, spend time with people.
2. Stay away from negative thinking.
3. Do not compare yourself with people.
4. Think only about your good habits.
5. Spend time with your favorite person or activities.
6. Accept yourself.
Treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Medications (antidepressants)
Take help from your loved ones
Help yourself
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.