its so confusing to me, its like an actual visual issue or is it just psychological. and can you naturally develop out it out of nowhere or does it come with trauma/eating disorders or other mental illnesses
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The science behind body dysmorphia is still being studied, but there is evidence to suggest that it is linked to biological, psychological, and social factors. Neuroimaging studies have shown that people with body dysmorphia have increased activity in certain brain regions associated with visual processing, self-reflection, and emotional processing. This suggests that body dysmorphia may be the result of a disconnect between how one perceives themselves and how others view them.
Additionally, psychological factors such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, and fear of rejection may play a role in the development of body dysmorphia. Social factors such as exposure to images of body ideals in the media may also be a contributing factor.
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