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How is body dysmorphia caused? What are the causes? How can it be…
How is body dysmorphia caused?
What are the causes?
How can it be treated?
Types of treatments
Psychotherapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Behaviour therapy
What is body dysmorphia
Mental health disorder
This means that whenever you look at yourself, you are constantly noticing one or more perceived defects or flaws
How patients might feel
Insecure
Embarassed
Ashamed
Anxious
Wants to avoid social events
Causes
Bad influences
Comparing amongst people such as models and mates
Genetic tendency
Adolescence triggers
Particular drugs, such as ecstasy, may trigger onset in susceptible people.
Chemical imbalances in the brain
diseases, injuries, aging, chronic stress and poor nutrition
Risks
Stress eating
Binge eating
Restrictive eating
Starving themselves/only eating a certain amount of food
How it affects teenagers differently to other age groups?
Causes other mental health issues
Depression
Anxiety
Consequences of leaving it mistreated
Anxiety
Extensive medical bills
Severe depression
Suicidal thoughts and behavior.