Saturday, 16 June 2012

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Patients Who Eat Less More Likely To Attempt Suicide

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a common, often drastic, and under-recognized body image disorder, whereby people are either distressed or preoccupied by the way they see themselves to the point that it impairs their lives. The perceived flaws in their appearance lead to obsession and they are convinced their body is imperfect when they actually look completely normal. Over 75% of people with BDD feel suicidal at some point, with 25% having already attempted to take their own life...

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