Breaking Free From Body Dysmorphia: Embracing Self-Acceptance and Healing Body dysmorphic disorder is rising due to media and social pressures to conform to ideals of physical attractiveness. Perceived flaws or defects in one's physical appearance preoccupy people with body dysmorphia, commonly known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Because of the anguish and impairment it can cause daily, those suffering from body dysmorphic disorder must find strategies to...