202. Body dysmorphia

The Psychology of your 20s

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Mental Health, Self-improvement, Fitness, Education, Relationships, Science, Social Sciences, How To, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 7 June 2024

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

All of us have insecurities when it comes to our appearance, but what happens when these become obsessive and a point of fixation? In today's episode we break down the psychology and pathology of body dysmorphia, including:

The origins in childhood experiences
Family history and influence
The differences in expression between men and women
The relationship between body dysmorphia and cosmetic surgery
The influence of toxic gym, diet culture and 'bigorexia'
How false beliefs influence behaviour
Dating with body dysmorphia, and more

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