In a silent yet profound struggle lurks in the shadows,

in a world where the spotlight often shines on physical appearance,

a silent yet profound struggle lurks in the shadows.

Body dysmorphic disorder or beed. struggle lurks in the shadows.

Body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD for short.

This often misunderstood and under-diagnosed mental health condition affects a significant portion of the population, yet it remains

shrouded in stigma and misconceptions. BdD is more than just an obsession with one's appearance.

It's a complex psychological disorder

that can profoundly impact an individual's life,

relationships, and mental well-being.

Welcome back to savvy psychologist.

I'm your host Dr. Monica Johnson.

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Body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD, is characterized by a preoccupation with one or more perceived defects or

flaws in physical appearance, which are not observable or appear slight to others.

The DSM-5 TR outlines specific criteria

for diagnosing BDD.

These criteria include preoccupation with perceived flaws.

In BIDISMorphic Disorder or BDD,

the perceived flaws that individuals obsess over

can vary greatly and are often very specific

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