Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental disorder in which you become obsessed with minor flaws or defects. People with this mental disorder may think of themselves as ugly. They tend to avoid social interactions as they do not want others to notice their flaws. Body dysmorphic disorder is a chronic condition and begins during the teen years or early adulthood.
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How to adjust the warming effects of Ashwagandha?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old male. I started taking Ashwagandha 500 mg per day, a few months ago, and it improved my memory, attention, etc. But after a month, I began to have night sweats, agitation, weird sensations in the neck area and protruding eyes. I have read that Ashwagandha is excess ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have carefully read all the details provided by you and here is the solution. Never take Ashwagandha with ghee. Take it with cold milk, without sugar. Take Ashwagandha only three days a week, taking it continuously in high doses for too... Read Full »
I am a 19-year-old female, and I have symptoms of body dysmorphia. How can I fix it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female and I have symptoms of body dysmorphia. How can I fix it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have a body dystrophy disorder. It is increasing in today's generation of females due to social media. Social media wants to look perfect and influencers have made standards... Read Full »
How to find whether a structural deformity is a real or a perceived abnormality?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a structural deformity that no one seems to understand. I feel very self-conscious about this, and it is clear that something is wrong with my legs. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting a query. From your description, it appears that you are very much concerned about your leg deformity that others do not pay any attention to. First of all, I would like to tell you that the deformity is quite possible as it is caused by various condi... Read Full »