Exploring the impacts of negative body image on mental well-being, the chapter distinguishes body dysmorphia from general body dissatisfaction, discussing diagnostic criteria and societal pressures. Strategies for combating harmful beliefs around appearance are provided alongside personal anecdotes.
All of us have insecurities when it comes to our appearance, but what happens when these become obsessive and a point of fixation? In today's episode we break down the psychology and pathology of body dysmorphia, including:
- The origins in childhood experiences
- Family history and influence
- The differences in expression between men and women
- The relationship between body dysmorphia and cosmetic surgery
- The influence of toxic gym, diet culture and 'bigorexia'
- How false beliefs influence behaviour
- Dating with body dysmorphia, and more
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