2023-12-13 16:04:03
Dysmorphic body image disorder is known as a psychological disorder characterized by the sufferer being preoccupied and spending a lot of time worrying about defects in his appearance. These defects are often not noticeable to others, as the patient believes that he looks ugly or deformed, such as believing that he has a large and disgusting nose or Severely scarred skin, when in fact it looks normal.
The Gulf Health Council issued an awareness guide regarding this disorder, which aims to raise awareness about the phenomenon of body image disorder that affects males and females.
The evidence shows that dysmorphic body image disorder affects both sexes and they may develop it at any age, but it is more common in adolescents and young adults. The reason for this may be due to the person beginning to discover himself and form an image of his body during these two stages, as studies indicate that one of each… 50 people with dysmorphic body image disorder.
The evidence also shows that not everyone who is unhappy with their appearance has body dysmorphic disorder. Most people are dissatisfied with some aspect of their appearance, but not most people have body dysmorphic disorder.
Symptoms
In order for us to distinguish between natural fears related to appearance and disorder, we must look at certain symptoms, such as spending a long time thinking about his appearance, for example, spending at least an hour a day thinking about the flaws in his appearance, and which cause major emotional disturbances such as anxiety and sadness, and interfere with the tasks of daily life and disrupt them as a result. Isolation from society, leading to repetitive compulsive behaviors such as looking in the mirror.
Dysmorphic body image disorder also negatively affects the quality of life of those affected in many aspects. These negative effects include its impact on mental health and mood, causing depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the development of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, feelings of anxiety, sadness or self-disgust, and low self-esteem. Losing the ability to enjoy the things he previously loved.
Parents should take their son or daughter to a psychiatrist if they notice these symptoms in order to undergo psychological treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy.
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