Symptoms and Causes of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
It is no surprise that adults are concerned about their appearance. Proper grooming and hygiene are essential for good health and a level of self-confidence that allows one to interact and make connections with fellow adults. Unfortunately, people sometimes become overly concerned with their appearance and move past a healthy level of concern for their […] Read More >>
Does TikTok Cause Body Dysmorphia?
TikTok took over social media a few years back and has become a common part of so many people’s daily life. While many who don’t use the social media app think it’s a silly dancing platform for teens, it actually encompasses so much more. From videos that teach you how to garden or motivate you […] Read More >>
What Contributes to Negative Body Image?
Your body image has nothing to do with your physical form. It is entirely dependent on your own perception. Essentially, body image is defined by the ways you think and feel about your physical form. Let’s look at what contributes to negative body image. What Contributes to Negative Body Image? In some cases, a negative […] Read More >>
How Social Media Affects Body Image
At its best social media allows a global community of users to share ideas as well as their daily lives. Unfortunately, the same apps that have formed the basis for social movements are also known for promoting content that negatively affects user’s sense of self-worth. The most notable example of this is the growing expanse […] Read More >>
Helping Someone with Body Dysmorphia
In a world built on the concept of form over substance, it is difficult for literally everyone to remember the real purpose of physical health and fitness. However, this problem takes on new weight when it comes to people who suffer from body dysmorphia. Body dysmorphic disorder is a clinical condition that applies to individuals […] Read More >>