Body Dysmorphia Research Paper
BODY DYSMORPHIA
Sources:
1. Sylvester, Natalia. "When the mirror lies: is your reflection taking over your life? Look closer. The real problem may surprise you." Current Health Teens, a Weekly Reader publication Oct. 2010: 20+. Student Edition. Web. 26 Feb. 2013.
2. Boone, Lucille M. "The Adonis Complex: The Secret Crisis of Male Body Obsession." Library Journal July 2000: 120.Student Edition. Web. 26 Feb. 2013.
3. Holmes, Kathryn. "Battling Body Dysmorphia." Dance Spirit 17.3 (2013): 32. MAS Ultra - School Edition. Web. 27 Feb. 2013.
4. “Body Dysmorphic Disorder.” Cleveland Clinic. Web. 27 Feb. 2013.
5. Fanning, Karen. “Body Is an Issue That Concerns Most Teenagers.” Body Image. Farmington …show more content…
So she worked two jobs to save up for plastic surgery at age 21. "I was positive that was going to help," Beth says, but she wasn't happy with the results. Beth thought her nose still looked crooked and the nostrils were uneven. Over the next four years, she underwent two more nose jobs. Soon, she began to worry about her chin.
It's not odd for people with BDD to be unhappy even after plastic surgery, according to Dr. Jamie Feusner of the University of California, Los Angeles. "Many times they are dissatisfied with the results. But even if, for example, they think that their nose looks better, they'll start obsessing more with other problems," he says. "In the end the focus is just switched to something else."
Think About It
Would you consider plastic surgery or other drastic steps to enhance your appearance? Why or why not?
Key Points
* Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental illness.
* It may be linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, and depression.
* People with BDD become obsessed with what they view as flaws in their appearance.
* The condition can be treated with therapy and medication.
Think and
Sources:
1. Sylvester, Natalia. "When the mirror lies: is your reflection taking over your life? Look closer. The real problem may surprise you." Current Health Teens, a Weekly Reader publication Oct. 2010: 20+. Student Edition. Web. 26 Feb. 2013.
2. Boone, Lucille M. "The Adonis Complex: The Secret Crisis of Male Body Obsession." Library Journal July 2000: 120.Student Edition. Web. 26 Feb. 2013.
3. Holmes, Kathryn. "Battling Body Dysmorphia." Dance Spirit 17.3 (2013): 32. MAS Ultra - School Edition. Web. 27 Feb. 2013.
4. “Body Dysmorphic Disorder.” Cleveland Clinic. Web. 27 Feb. 2013.
5. Fanning, Karen. “Body Is an Issue That Concerns Most Teenagers.” Body Image. Farmington …show more content…
So she worked two jobs to save up for plastic surgery at age 21. "I was positive that was going to help," Beth says, but she wasn't happy with the results. Beth thought her nose still looked crooked and the nostrils were uneven. Over the next four years, she underwent two more nose jobs. Soon, she began to worry about her chin.
It's not odd for people with BDD to be unhappy even after plastic surgery, according to Dr. Jamie Feusner of the University of California, Los Angeles. "Many times they are dissatisfied with the results. But even if, for example, they think that their nose looks better, they'll start obsessing more with other problems," he says. "In the end the focus is just switched to something else."
Think About It
Would you consider plastic surgery or other drastic steps to enhance your appearance? Why or why not?
Key Points
* Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental illness.
* It may be linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, and depression.
* People with BDD become obsessed with what they view as flaws in their appearance.
* The condition can be treated with therapy and medication.
Think and