Ten signs that you have body dysmorphia and 15 things to fix it
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What’s all the fuss about?
We are all guilty of spending a little too long in front of the mirror; whether that be in the bathroom, a compact you take with you everywhere or even a quick check in the car mirror/shop window.
Everyone has slight issues with their appearance and feeling constantly satisfied with ourselves isn’t easy. We all have those days when our hair simply won’t do what we tell it to or somehow overnight a huge spot (or two, or three) appears on your cheek right before an event. Many of us will occasionally feel dissatisfied, which is OK, and totally normal; however, these concerns don’t cause extreme distress or completely occupy our thoughts. For some people however, said mirror checking becomes a habitual obsession with each and every perceived flaw, leading them to have regular, distressing thoughts. This behaviour, though mostly unheard of, yet relatively common, is called body dysmorphia.
Body dysmorphia can lead to distress, social anxiety, depression, self-...
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