202. Body dysmorphia

All of us have insecurities when it comes to our appearance, but what happens when these become obsessive and a point of fixation? In today's episode we break down the psychology and pathology of body dysmorphia, including: 

• The origins in childhood experiences
• Family history and influence 
• The differences in expression between men and women
• The relationship between body dysmorphia and cosmetic surgery 
• The influence of toxic gym, diet culture and 'bigorexia'
• How false beliefs influence behaviour 
• Dating with body dysmorphia, and more

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