Body Dysmorphic Disorder: “… fixate on perceived cosmetic problems that to others appear unnoticeable … feel extreme anguish that impairs their functioning”

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/well/mind/body-dysmorphic-disorder-bdd-symptoms.html

It’s a form of delusional disorder with OCD features.

“across a patient’s life span, about 66 percent of those with B.D.D. will have thoughts of suicide and around 35 percent will attempt it.”