It's normal to think about your appearance from time to time, but what happens when the desire to look good starts to consume every thought and action, to the point where it affects your daily life and happiness? You might be surprised to know that there's a psychological condition known as Body Dysmorphic Disorder, or BDD.

BDD is often linked with other mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Tune in to this week's podcast episode with licensed therapist, Tatiana Matthews, where we delve into Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), its causes, and effective treatment options for this condition.

In this episode:

What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? (3:40)

Causes of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (7:35)
Comparing Ourselves to Others on Social Media (9:51)

The Illusion of Perfection (13:00)

Treatment for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (17:35)

Modeling Positive Behavior for Children (23:25)

Tatiana Matthews, MS, LPC, CRC has over 25 years of experience providing individual, couples (neurodivergent,) family, and group therapy to adults, adolescents and children. She has extensive experience in the areas of mood, addictions, co-dependency, trauma, emotional regulation, executive functioning, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and learning disabilities. 

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Georgia and North Carolina and has her national designation as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
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