



Tens of millions worldwide endure it. 80% have considered suicide. And the suicide completion rate is double that of major depressive disorder. What emotional/mental health disorder am I talking about? Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Imagine being consumed – beaten down – by the fact that you have some sort of horrible defect in your physical appearance. And you’re sure it’ll have others view you as repulsive.
Of course, the defect(s) is perceived – others don’t notice.
What Is BDD?
Very simply, BDD is a condition characterized by over-the-top preoccupation with an imaginary physical defect. And the preoccupation is of such magnitude that one’s routine life-functioning is turned upside down. BDD typically presents in adolescence and early adulthood. It strikes women and men equally.
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