Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a serious psychiatric condition. Those who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder see hideous defects when they look in the mirror, defects that in reality are slight or non-existent. This distorted body images causes great distress; in fact, 80% of those with BDD consider suicide. Understand what makes an attractive person see a monster in the mirror, what causes this disease, and how it can be treated. Learn how BDD relates to depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and anorexia. Uncover the new developments in neurobiology and find out what medications, treatments and therapy are most effective.