Dysmorphia

usgb/dɪsˈmɔːrfiə/
noun

A condition when a person has an imagined or exaggerated defect in their appearance.

After years of struggling with dysmorphia, she finally sought help from a psychologist.
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Often appears as...

  • body dysmorphia
  • struggle with dysmorphia
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Perceived Flaws

Dysmorphia often involves obsession over minor or non-existent physical flaws.

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Despite his charming looks, he suffered from dysmorphia, constantly worrying about an imagined scar.
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Emotional Impact

Dysmorphia can lead to severe emotional distress and affect mental health.

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Her dysmorphia drove her to avoid social events, fearing judgment.
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Not Vanity

Dysmorphia is not simply being vain; it's a distressing preoccupation with appearance.

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His friends mistook his dysmorphia for vanity, but he was truly suffering.
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