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When the Mirror Lies
What if the person judging your appearance the most...is your own brain?
In this episode of Off the Couch Psychology Podcast, you'll discover why Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is far more than insecurity or vanity. You'll learn how this often misunderstood condition can cause someone to become trapped in a cycle of obsessive thoughts, mirror checking, reassurance seeking, and avoidance—even when everyone else sees nothing wrong.
You'll also learn why BDD affects both men and women, what actually happens in the brain, why cosmetic procedures rarely solve the problem, and which evidence-based…
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