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Mar 2023
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EP 249 - Examining Body Dysmorphic Disor...

Drew Linsalata
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Send in a question or comment via text. Examining Body Dysmorphic DisorderBody Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a condition in which a person sees - and becomes excessively focused on - problems or "defects" in their appearance that nobody else sees. This can become overwhelming when the person with BDD starts to see themselves as completely defined by this prob ... Show More
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