What is BDD
23 Jul 2023Body Dysmorphic Disorder
I am currently reading a book on BDD. I have been listening to podcasts and reading on this topic for a few weeks.
The author of this text discusses some of the variations in BDD, but lists the following as the core of BDD.
Everyone with BDD is preoccupied with some aspect of their appearance that they consider ugly, unattractive, or “not right,” and everyone is distressed or doesn’t function as well as they might because of their appearance preoccupations.
Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder: An Essential Guide by Katharine A. Phillips
