What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?
Those dealing with an eating disorder may also be suffering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). BDD is a psychological disorder that distorts body image. People with BDD are obsessively consumed with their own appearance and are unusually critical of it. They usually focus on one specific body part and only see its imperfections.

For example, someone with Body Dysmorphic Disorder may obsess about her nose and believe it's unbearably large, even though others may not see the problem. Sufferers can fixate on any part of the body, but the most common are nose, hair, thighs, abdomen, height and weight.

Some people with BDD are so self-conscious they avoid interacting with others and may not even leave their homes. In the worst cases, sufferers may even become suicidal. About one in four people with BDD attempt suicide, as a way of escaping a problem they believe has no solution.