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- noun Any of various
psychological disorders whose sufferers believe that their body is wrong orinadequate , such asanorexia ,bulimia , andmuscle dysmorphia ("bigorexia ").
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Examples
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They can develop what's known as muscle dysmorphia, which is basically reverse anorexia.
Bloody Elbow Luke Thomas 2010
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Before Swan Lake, before Thomas, before Lily, Nina already displays symptoms of dysmorphia and psychological distress, which are likely caused by the strains of the ballet profession as well as her mother's overbearing influence.
Tiffany Tsai: Seduce Me: Female Bodies in Black Swan Tiffany Tsai 2011
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Or are they in the grip of collective body dysmorphia?
The strange case of Liz Taylor as a 'real woman' role model | Catherine Bennett 2011
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Sadly her younger sister just 12 is also exhibiting similar body dysmorphia.
Supermodel Erin O'Connor slams fashion world for lying to women 2011
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"The condition is commonly known as 'mirror goggles' and essentially is the opposite of body dysmorphia," said Dr. Francis Krieger, renowned psychiatrist and author of Why You're Not Hot.
Pablo Andreu: Part-Time Model Most Common Job, Surpasses Social Media Expert Pablo Andreu 2011
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Before Swan Lake, before Thomas, before Lily, Nina already displays symptoms of dysmorphia and psychological distress, which are likely caused by the strains of the ballet profession as well as her mother's overbearing influence.
Tiffany Tsai: Seduce Me: Female Bodies in Black Swan Tiffany Tsai 2011
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This, too, was a colourful tale: Garritano claimed her training at La Scala's ballet school had pushed her and many of her fellow students into severe body dysmorphia and eating disorders; she argued that one in five ballerinas now suffer from anorexia, and suggested many are unable to get pregnant as a result.
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Unfortunately, you can no longer dress up as Anna Rexia, the sexy body dysmorphia sufferer.
Ricky's Sells, Pulls Anna Rexia Halloween Costume (PHOTO) 2011
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Before Swan Lake, before Thomas, before Lily, Nina already displays symptoms of dysmorphia and psychological distress, which are likely caused by the strains of the ballet profession as well as her mother's overbearing influence.
Tiffany Tsai: Seduce Me: Female Bodies in Black Swan Tiffany Tsai 2011
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"The condition is commonly known as 'mirror goggles' and essentially is the opposite of body dysmorphia," said Dr. Francis Krieger, renowned psychiatrist and author of Why You're Not Hot.
Pablo Andreu: Part-Time Model Most Common Job, Surpasses Social Media Expert Pablo Andreu 2011
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