Eating disorders

Body Dysmorphic Disorder


Body Dysmorphic Disorder is characterised by excessive concern about or preoccupation with a part of one's own body, for example a face mole or a nose bump. Body Dysmorphic Disorder is associated with low self esteem or negative beliefs about physical appearance. A person with this disorder may avoid going out because they are self conscious, depressed or anxious in social situations. In some cases the affected individual may try to fix their body part through exercise, medication or surgery.