What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
Treatment for body dysmorphic disorder will sometimes involve medication used to help treat certain symptoms such as anti-depressants to help treat depression. In the most severe cases, the patient may be admitted to a psychiatric hospital for their own safety.
Patients with the condition will likely be asked to undergo cognitive behavioral therapy. This therapy will help patients to understand their symptoms and manage their feelings. It can also help to give them the tools they need to be able to control the condition to help them lead as normal a life as possible.
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