You know that here we like to show unknown syndromes, disorders and diseases, so that people with these disorders can have a better quality of life. People often suffer from lack of information, ignore symptoms of the disease and find themselves without proper treatment. Today we are going to talk about a very important and more common disorder than you think: body dysmorphia.
It is a psychological disorder characterized by the distorted vision of the person from different parts of the body and their appearance, usually the person is very anxious and wastes a lot of time trying to camouflage these defects, in addition the symptoms intensify when the person feels observed.
- Many of these behaviors are repetitive.
- Such as constantly examining yourself in the mirror.
- Dressing up.
- Comparing yourself to others.
- And hiding parts of your body that you don’t like.
According to the Spanish Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (SECPRE), in Europe and America the number of people suffering from body dysmorphia is increasing, in fact, their symptoms are considered socially normal and are not recognized as pathological by society, thus avoiding early onset treatment.
This syndrome occurs in people who perceive themselves as “very ugly”, although their appearance is within the socially established limits to say that a person is beautiful and pleasant.
The most worrying parts of the body are the skin, hair, nose, eyes, chin, lips and other parts such as the knee, legs and chest.
A survey of 30,000 people in the United States and published in psychology today indicates that 93% of women and 82% of men surveyed were concerned about their physical appearance and take care of themselves daily to improve and feel good.
Most patients with this syndrome are young, with more men than women. Studies confirm that the syndrome begins in adolescence, when the individual cares about his image, feels more observed and has more social life. Seventeen years is the average age at which the first symptoms appear.
Many of these young people practice plastic surgery, but dysmorphia is not a physical problem, but mental, so psychologist Gustavo Bustamante says that certainly people who perform many cosmetic procedures are not and will never be satisfied with the results.
Today, society prioritizes aesthetics and external appearance, regardless of the true “inner beauty” and intelligence of all.
Experts in this study state that there is the possibility of a dual origin of the disease: psychological and biological. In biological terms, the explanation focuses on a certain genetic predisposition to mental illness and an imbalance of brain neurotransmitters.
Psychologically, the exaggerated attention paid to oneself for lack of self-esteem, the way the person is judged by appearance, excessive concern for a part of the body, or the use of constant rituals can contribute to the onset of this syndrome.
The main symptoms for detecting this disease are related to an abnormality of routine or basic activities, such as:
The first step is to recognize the problem as psychological, correct behaviors and habits, work self-esteem and accept yourself as one is both physically and internally.
It is very important to have the support of family and friends during treatment, courage and showing the inner talent of the person, showing him all the love we feel for him and his good heart.
Love is the cure for any syndrome, disorder or pathology. It is the healthy, beautiful and affordable ingredient that can be used in conjunction with proper psychological treatment. Give much love and unconditional support to that person; this will be of great help to improve and even overcome the syndrome.