Body Image

Body image treatment begins with the treatment of low self-worth, shame, anxiety, all of which are a result of one’s struggle with their body image.

The majority of the time, poor body image is related with girls, but it can also affect boys. Compared to women, men are less likely to discuss these difficulties or seek help for them.

Body image is the subjective view of one’s own body. It is a complex construct where individuals risk severe mental and physical health adversities.

Body Image is the outlook or viewpoint that an individual has of their own body. It is a mental representation of one’s physical appearance

The act of fat-shaming can lead to intrusive thoughts about self, hatred for our body and our self-esteem can be easily brought down.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder, also termed as Body Dysmorphia, is a distinctive mental health issue that involves pre-occupation with an “imagined” physical defect or some minor deformity that often goes unnoticed by others. Owing to such a thought process, people with this disorder perceive themselves as being “ugly” or “not-good-looking” which often leads to avoidance of interpersonal interactions. People also take refuge in plastic/cosmetic surgery in an attempt to improve their appearance.

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Anorexia Nervosa popularly termed as “Anorexia”, is an eating disorder that is characterized by extremely low body weight, intense fear of becoming overweight and body-image issues which constitutes a distorted perception of weight.

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