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Body Dysmorphia: When the Mirror Doesn’t Match My Brain
For those grappling with body dysmorphia, this distortion isn’t just a passing discomfort — it’s a relentless battle between perception and reality, where the mirror becomes an unforgiving critic and the mind struggles to find peace.
Body Dysmorphia: When the Mirror Doesn’t Match My Brain
In a world where self-image often takes center stage, the reflection staring back at us in the mirror can sometimes feel like a distorted, funhouse version of reality.
For those grappling with body dysmorphia, this distortion isn’t just a passing discomfort — it’s a relentless battle between perception and reality, where the mirror becomes an unforgiving critic and the mind struggles to find peace.
I would have imagined that losing over 100 pounds over two years would have given my brain adequate time to adjust.
On this, I was mistaken.
Body dysmorphia, also known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental health condition characterized by obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance. These flaws may be minor or nonexistent…
