One symptom of body dysmorphic disorder is spending a lot of time looking in mirrors, or avoiding them altogether Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images
The origin of body dysmorphic disorder has been traced to a specific bundle of neurons within the brain that are connected with processing visual information. The finding, if confirmed, could help the development of new treatments for the condition.
Body dysmorphic disorder is generally defined as a person being overly preoccupied with perceived flaws in a particular aspect of their face or body. Symptoms can include…