Tag Archives: Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Flawed Thinking: When Plastic Surgery Becomes Compulsive

Why do some people repeatedly go under the knife (or opt for other enhancements such as Botox, repeated microdermabrasion and countless other non-surgical procedures)? Is it to feel better about themselves (they rarely do, if they keep going back)? Is it to overcome or compensate for perceived deficiencies? Is it to be more loved?

Confessions of an Eating-Disordered Brain

A personal story about disordered eating and body dysmorphia that tells the details of these dangerous illnesses and how difficult it can be to overcome them. I was 15. A group of dancers had gathered together to celebrate a monumental performance. There were pizzas, chips, cupcakes, soda—not diet. We were lithe and limber, light as […]