When was body dysmorphic disorder discovered

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All rights reserved. Insight about body dysmorphic disorder varies. You may recognize that your beliefs about your perceived flaws may be excessive or not be true, or think that they probably are true, or be absolutely convinced that they're true. The more convinced you are of your beliefs, the more distress and disruption you may experience in your life. Shame and embarrassment about your appearance may keep you from seeking treatment for body dysmorphic disorder. But if you have any signs or symptoms, see your primary care provider or a mental health professional.

Body dysmorphic disorder usually doesn't get better on its own. If left untreated, it may get worse over time, leading to anxiety, extensive medical bills, severe depression, and even suicidal thoughts and behavior. Suicidal thoughts and behavior are common with body dysmorphic disorder.

If you think you may hurt yourself or attempt suicide, get help right away:. It's not known specifically what causes body dysmorphic disorder. Like many other mental health conditions, body dysmorphic disorder may result from a combination of issues, such as a family history of the disorder, abnormalities in the brain, and negative evaluations or experiences about your body or self-image.

Body dysmorphic disorder typically starts in the early teenage years and it affects both males and females. Certain factors seem to increase the risk of developing or triggering body dysmorphic disorder, including:. Complications that may be caused by or associated with body dysmorphic disorder include, for example:. There's no known way to prevent body dysmorphic disorder. However, because body dysmorphic disorder often starts in the early teenage years, identifying the disorder early and starting treatment may be of some benefit.

Long-term maintenance treatment also may help prevent a relapse of body dysmorphic disorder symptoms. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. The authors thank Kathryn Hunt for her assistance in the preparation of the manuscript. Address correspondence to Thomas J. Reprints are not available from the authors. Phillips KA. American Psychiatric Association.

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