What is body dysmorphic disorder?
Body dysmorphic disorder is a condition in which the affected person is excessively concerned about and preoccupied by a perceived defect in his or her physical features or body image. It usually begins during adolescence and may be somewhat more common among women.
How do members experience body dysmorphic disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with body dysmorphic disorder*
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How bad it is
What people are taking for it
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Chest dysphoria
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Self disgust
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Poor body image
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Nothing reported yet
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Loss of self confidence
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Nothing reported yet
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Dysphoria
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for body dysmorphic disorder*
Who has body dysmorphic disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 12 | |
20s | 38 | |
30s | 79 | |
40s | 56 | |
50s | 24 | |
60s | 20 | |
70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 38 | |
Female | 189 |