Written by Lillian Reuman Click here for PDF We all seek reassurance from one another, particularly as children. For individuals living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions, reassurance seeking can become automatic. Individuals seek reassurance…
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Understanding body dysmorphic disorder among adolescents
Written by Lillian Reuman Click here for PDF Appearance concerns are normal. But, when a teen spends hours a day worrying about an “ugly” or “flawed” part of his or her appearance, it could…
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Desperately Seeking Surgery: The truth behind Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Plastic Surgery
Written by Ashley Shaw Click here for PDF For some people with appearance concerns, cosmetic surgery can be a good option, and the majority of those who receive cosmetic surgery are satisfied. However, for individuals suffering…
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What is Muscle Dysmorphia?
Written by Michelle Silverman click here for PDF Sometimes referred to as “bigorexia” or “reverse anorexia,” muscle dysmorphia is a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), in which people, mostly males, are obsessed with the…
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