Introduction & Theoretical Background
Many people have concerns about how they look, but if worrying about your appearance becomes very distressing or you can’t stop thinking about it, you may be suffering from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). It’s quite a common problem: research suggests that between 1 and 3 people out of every 100 suffer from it [1]. Fortunately, effective treatments have been developed for BDD, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
This guide will help you to understand:
- What BDD is.
- Why BDD might not get better by itself.
- Treatments for BDD.