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Symptoms of Body Dysmophic Disorder
- Constantly checking yourself in the mirror
- Avoiding mirrors
- Attempts to hide body parts
- Constantly exercising or grooming
- Constantly comparing yourself with others
- Always asking other people how you look
- Not believing other people when they say you look fine
- Avoiding social activities
- Not going out of the house, especially in the daytime
- Seeing a multitude of healthcare providers about your appearance
- Unnecessary plastic surgeries
- Picking at the skin with fingers or tweezers
- Feeling anxious, depressed, and ashamed
- Suicidal
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