Understanding body dysmorphia, a condition that impacts even celebrities

Body Dysmorphia Disorder, which is characterised by an obsession about one's appearance or bodily flaws, is triggered by multiple factors.
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Press Release
Written by
Shweta Dravid
Published on
March 27, 2024

In a recent podcast interview, actor Megan Fox opened up about struggling with body dysmorphia since she was five-years-old. In India, actor Ileana D’Cruz, has been vocal about her struggles with Body Dysmorphia Disorder (BDD) and how it almost led to her committing suicide. Sonam Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra have also been vocal about their body-image issues. Lili Reinhart from the popular TV series Riverdale,  Oscar-award winning singer Billie Eilish, why even Michael Jackson have battled with this debilitating health condition. Dr. Gitanjali Natarajan identifies societal emphasis on unrealistic beauty ideals and media portrayal of "perfect" physiques as significant contributors to body dissatisfaction and self-comparison, leading to the onset of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) in susceptible individuals.