Body Dysmorphia Worksheet

Body Dysmorphia Worksheets are typically issued to clients with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) during therapy sessions to facilitate self-reflection and discussion about body image concerns.

Appearance concerns can develop due to a variety of factors, including societal pressures, media, genetics, past experiences, and other mental health conditions like anxiety or depression. BDD-related cognitions tend to develop into a vicious cycle where the person may feel their excessive worry over imagined flaws is uncontrollable.

Excessive concerns with one's appearance often contribute to negative self-esteem or talk and can impact social relationships and interactions. BDD-related behavior can also be detrimental to the person's mental and physical health, such as over-exercising and emotional distress. Untreated, body dysmorphic disorder may progress into an eating disorder.