Las personas con trastorno dismórfico corporal suelen examinarse a sí mismas y a sus defectos percibidos. Stevica Mrdja/EyeEm via Getty Images

El trastorno dismórfico corporal es más común que los trastornos alimentarios como la anorexia y la bulimia, aunque pocas personas conocen sus peligros

Aproximadamente una cuarta parte de las personas con trastorno dismórfico corporal intentan suicidarse o tienen ideas suicidas.
Those with body dysmorphic disorder often check themselves – and their perceived defects. Stevica Mrdja/EyeEm via Getty Images

Body dysmorphic disorder is more common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few people are aware of its dangers

About a quarter of those with body dysmorphic disorder attempt suicide or struggle with ideas of suicide. Fortunately, medication and therapy have proved highly effective at treating the disorder.

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