Symptoms
how could avoiding situations disrupt your work or school activities
it could cause you to fall behind in school and be uncomfortable in a work environment.
True or False: Anxiety and Depression can be reasons for developing BDD
True
what is the best treatment choice for BDD
cognitive-behavioral therapy
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder also known as
body dysmorphia
what are different ways people can change their appearance
potential answers: tanning, changing your hairstyle, changing clothes...
what can cause you to have a higher likelihood of getting BDD
Inheriting it from a blood relative
What is BDD most commonly misdiagnosed as
OCD, both disorders are characterized by obsessions and compulsive behaviors
What type of disorder is BDD
Obsessive compulsive disorderis
How does someone with BDD describe themselves or parts of their body
ugly, hideous, deformed, abnormal, defective and/or unattractive
Causes of individuals having body dysmorphic disorder often have a history of what
child abuse, neglect, other childhood trauma and may also have a parent or sibling with an anxiety disorder
What is the goal of treatment
to reduce or eliminate obsessive and compulsive behaviors, and improve management of stress associated with the behavior.
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder
a mental health condition that causes you to view your own physical appearance unfairly.
the condition BDD can interfere with your daily life by leading to
potential answers: having low self-esteem, and avoidance of social situations
how can someone's brain structure cause them to have bdd
People with BDD often have brain areas that are too active or work differently than expected
what medication is used for patients with bdd
antidepressants
what is Muscle dysmorphia
a specific form of BDD that can cause you to have negative feelings about your build and the appearance of your muscles