Muscle dysmorphia

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Muscle Dysmorphia

Muscle dysmorphia (pronounced: muh-suhl dis-mawr-fee-uh), also known as bigorexia, is a subtype of the obsessive mental disorder known as body dysmorphic disorder, but is often also grouped with eating disorders.

Etymology

The term "muscle dysmorphia" is derived from the Greek words "dys" meaning "bad" or "difficult", and "morphia" meaning "shape" or "form". It was first used in scientific literature by researchers Pope, Katz, and Hudson in 1997.

Definition

Muscle dysmorphia is characterized by an individual's obsessive idea that their body is not lean and muscular enough. Despite being of normal or even above average muscularity, individuals with this disorder perceive themselves as small and weak.

Symptoms

Symptoms of muscle dysmorphia can include:

  • Excessive time and overexertion in weight training
  • Preoccupation with diet
  • Taking potentially harmful anabolic steroids
  • Neglecting social and occupational responsibilities
  • High levels of distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning

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