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Why did I chose the global issue: body dysmorphia?

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Why did I chose the global issue: body dysmorphia?

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Body dysmorphia is a disorder that has a significant impact on how we feel about ourselves and how we look. I've come to understand that it affects many more people than simply a select handful, many of whom go unnoticed while they livin it. My objective is to increase understanding of body dysmorphia and its psychological effects. I want to show people's perceptions of their bodies and how they  warped in their poin of view, resulting in issues with mental health and general dissatisfaction. I hope that by using photography to express my ideas, I might make people feel less alone and promote candid conversations about these issues. Getting over body dysmorphia requires both asking for help and embracing oneself as one is.

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What Exactly Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

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Photography Shows Us Amazing Things

I want you to look around your environment. Whether this is at your house, office, or walking down the street you will come in contact with something called photography. Pictures are seen on your desk, the internet, billboards, and your favorite cereal box. Almost everywhere you go you have been impacted by a photograph. You have either been the person behind the camera, the one posing, or the one staring at an advertisement in a magazine. The world of photography has changed dramatically in the past couple years and continues to change. The cameras on our phones, and ease of uploading our photos to the internet has made the number of images in our world explode. Marvin Heiferman explains that millions of photographic images are seen throughout the world and the number rises every day. Photography impacts us to the point that it is an important part of our lives in some aspect even if it's different from one person to the next. Photography's extensive depth of possibilities and the enjoyment and need of images is clearly amazing (12). Each of us has done something with a picture even if you don't see yourself as a photographer. This shows us that photography is important.

We as human beings are expected to overlook some details of something. None of us can possibly take in every little part of a fast moving sunset (Seger). Or take in every detail of a place you have never been before and maybe never will again. Sherlock Holmes may be the exception since he is known for seeing every little thing, but since we are not all Sherlock Holmes we need a different way to take in all the small details that make up our existence. We overlook the importance of photography in showing us these details. The camera is a recording machine which captures the best, worst, strange, and funny moments of our lives. Those moments make up our existence and the camera ties into that existence by recording the details of the moment. Each part of our life and the world is interesting and photography is an important piece that shows somebody else (and ourselves) the detailed moments of our life. While we concentrate on the overall view of our life the photograph we took will show us the small details we may have missed later. Photography is important because we can document something and have it forever. Photography lets us see something we may never have noticed otherwise. Photography is a way to express your ideas for others to see.

There is no way to deny that life flies by. One day it's Tuesday then all of sudden the sun is rising again and it is Wednesday. The memories you made at one time in your life starts to fade as more days pass in-between till perhaps one day you can't remember at all. This was an important topic that came up during an interview I had with Kelly Zimmerman from Cherished Images photography on 8 th St. and Fulton St. in downtown Boise. I parked my car, slung my pink, flowered bag onto my shoulder; gathered up my jitters as best I could and strolled towards the red brick building with the large sign 'The 8 th Street Studio' above the door. Inside the photography studio there was plenty of space for laughter, huge smiles, and lots of fun. Photography equipment along with antique and modern props took up other parts of the space. I plunged into the soft, leather couch and took in the rest of my surroundings; especially the huge, picturesque windows in the front and the side of the building. The natural light bounced around the room landing on wooden crates, stools, and stacks of books. The light shone off of a beautiful photo of several Saint Bernard puppies with pink tongues hanging out. I brought my attention to Zimmerman who sat in the armchair to my right.

During the middle of the interview I asked the question, "what is your favorite subject to photograph and why?" After she answered the question I mentioned how much I love to take pictures of my niece and nephews. Kelly smiled and said you're capturing a tiny essence of who they are. It's important to capture that because it's a moment you will never get back and now it is a memory locked in a picture. She continued, "The only way to hold on to those moments is to be able to look back on them. Not through your head since that will fail you no matter how much you think oh I will never forget this moment, it's so awesome. You will. Photographs are the only way to make sure you don't forget and help to remind you and help your memory along." Since we will never get back moments in our life photography is an important way to gather the moment's details into a picture we will have forever.

Photography is an amazing way to document every moment of our lives so we will have that memory forever. You can look back on the photograph and remember what was special during the time frame it was taken. Zimmerman states even when a loved one is gone from this earth the pictures you captured of them is the "proof of their existence" (Zimmerman). With photography you can document each stage in your life journey and the life journey of those important to you. Not only is photography a way to document events in your life, but also document the events of the world that turn into history. These photographs are important so we don't forget what took place and for the future generation to have proof. To point out just how powerful photography is on documenting things Heiferman quotes Henry Luce, from Life magazine in the 1930s:

To see life, to see the world, to eyewitness great events; to watch the faces of the poor and the gestures of the proud; to see strange things- machines, armies, multitudes, shadows in the jungle and on the moon, to see man's work- his paintings, towers, and discoveries, to see things thousands of miles away, things hidden behind walls and within rooms, things dangerous to come... to see and be amazed; to see and be instructed. (11-12)

I can always find something in a photograph that I missed while I took the picture. Sometimes it is someone in the background making a funny face which provides me with plenty of laughs. If the camera did not click right at that second no one would have seen that face which is worth seeing and showing to them when they are twenty. Other times it is the smiling faces which remind me about what that moment meant to them. Both of these examples tie back to the joy that we were experiencing in life. The joy was captured and as you look back on the picture you see the tiny details - a smile or silly face- of that joy that you would have missed if the camera was not there.

Expressions on the subjects' faces are captured by a camera, but the photographer's expression is also captured each time they push the shutter button. You have ideas and photography is a way to bring those ideas to life. Photography allows you to show others the unique perspective that is hidden inside your head. Photojournalist George Lang believes photography is "an excuse to say things you would edit out of a normal conversation, do things you would hold back from doing" (Lang 9). You have a voice and photography is a way to use it. When someone looks at your pictures those pictures speak for you. They tell that person the details about what you're passionate about. God made every person unique and photography is important to express that uniqueness to yourself and others!

Photography is an important part of our lives. Photography can only be important though if we are in the moment and not just shooting the look of something. If we are just shooting the way something looks we are in danger of missing the real reason why we took the picture in the first place (Lang 11). Researcher Linda Henkel of Fairfield University argues in an article from the Huffington Post that the camera can get in the way for us to actually attend a moment. There are times that the camera becomes more important than the moment we are photographing. When that happens it may be best to put the camera down and take in the moment. But if the camera goes down the details of the moment will be lost forever. What is the solution? Blogger Sierra Black concludes "what we need isn't fewer photos. It's to become better photographers." We realize photography's power when we take the right type of pictures. These are the pictures that deep down connect the moment and the person. When we hold an actual print in our hands and look at it we realize amazing things about our existence.

No matter where you go photography plays into your life somehow. We don't realize how big of an impact photography truly has on us until we see the details of our life hidden in a photograph. When you flip through your photo album and start looking for those details you suddenly realize you are truly blessed. A photograph keeps a moment frozen in time so we have it forever. Something like joy becomes clearer as we look deeper into the photograph. What you care about shouts from the photograph you took. Photography is important so we don't look over the special details while we concentrate on the bigger picture of life. Those details make our lives interesting and we don't want to miss them. Lauren from PhotographyConcentration.com, points out that "Photographers never stop shooting. Why would you? Life never stops being interesting." Never stop capturing your life, because more adventures wait for you that need to be frozen in time.

Written By: Emily Holty (posted with permission)

Kathryn Bowen

English 101 Unit 2

6 March 2016

Works Cited

Black, Sierra."Do Parents Today Take Too Many Photos of Their Kids?" Babble.com. Disney, 27 Dec.2012.Web.8 March 2016.

Carr, Susan.The Art and Business of Photography. New York: Allworth Press,2011.Print.

Heiferman, Marvin.Photography Changes Everything.New York: Aperture,2012.Print.

Lange,George,and Scott Mowbray.The Unforgettable Photograph.

NewYork:Workman,2013.print

Lim, Lauren."54 reasons why you should be a photographer."

Photogaphyconcentrate.com.N.p.2011.6 March 2016.

"Memory Loss Causes: Taking Pictures May Ruin What You Recall." Huffington Post 10 Dec 2013. 8 March 2016.

Segers, Mary."9 Amazing Benefits of Photography." PictureCorrect.com.WordPress, n.d. Web. 6 Mar. 2016.

Zimmerman, Kelly. Personal interview. 6 Feb. 2016.

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The Importance of Photography- Student Interview and Essay of Photographer in Boise - Cherished Images

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Photography Shows Us Amazing Things I want you to look around your environment. Whether this is at your house, office, or walking down the street you will come in contact with something called photography. Pictures are seen on your desk, the internet, billboards, and your favorite cereal box.

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

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Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). People who have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) think about their real or perceived flaws for hours each day. They can't control their negative thoughts and don't believe people who tell them that they look fine.

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Anxiety disorder known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by an obsession with one's self-perceived physical imperfections. Even though these imperfections may not be visible to others, the person who has them suffers from severe distress and continually looks to their appearance for approval. People of various ages can experience BDD, so it's critical to recognize the symptoms and get help from a specialist. People with BDD can learn to control their anxiety and enhance their quality of life with the correct help. Treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy and medication.

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What are the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder?

BDD affects how you see yourself and feel about your appearance, and its symptoms can take many forms. Some of the most common include (but aren't limited to):

Spending excessive amounts of time thinking about at least one thing about your body you think is a "flaw" or "defect," even though others say it isn't significant or don't notice it. This can also cause you to compare your appearance to how other people look.

Feeling compelled to repeatedly look at or check your appearance (using a mirror, a reflective surface like a window or asking others for feedback). On the other hand, some people may actively avoid being in photos or seeing their reflection to avoid the distress they feel seeing their own appearance.

Changing your appearance frequently (tanning, changing your hairstyle, changing clothes, etc.).

Frequently taking selfies (photos of yourself you take with a smartphone) to check your appearance, or using apps/photo filters to hide or change things you don't like about your appearance.

Feeling fear or anxiety because you think others are staring, judging or making fun of the things you don't like about your body or appearance. Some people experience panic attacks when looking at things they don't like about their bodies in a mirror or reflective surface.

Feeling shame or disgust about your body or appearance, especially the specific things you think are problems. Some of the most common words people with BDD use to describe themselves or parts of their body include "ugly," "hideous," "deformed," "abnormal," "defective" or "unattractive."

Compulsive grooming behaviors that become harmful, such as plucking or pulling hairs (trichotillomania) or picking at your skin (dermatillomania). These are separate mental health conditions that are distinct from BDD, and they have different treatment approaches.

Avoiding situations where people might notice the things you don't like about yourself. This can disrupt your work or school activities, or cause you to avoid social gatherings.

Repeated medical procedures, such as cosmetic surgery, to try to "fix" the things you don't like about your appearance.

Thoughts of self-harm or suicide because of your appearance.

Muscle dysmorphia

Muscle dysmorphia is a specific form of BDD. It can cause you to have negative feelings about your build and the appearance of your muscles (either for your entire body or one or more specific places on your body).

Insight

People with BDD can have varying levels of insight into their condition. Having insight into the condition means they know their thinking isn't logical or realistic. However, insight doesn't stop the effects of the condition. Healthcare providers diagnosing this condition still take insight into account, as it can affect the treatment approaches for BDD.

There are three main levels of insight:

High or moderate: This means you know your criticism or beliefs about your body are definitely or probably not true.

Low: This level means you think your beliefs and criticism about your body are probably true.

No insight: People who don't have insight into their BDD often experience delusions that reinforce their beliefs, further convincing them that their negative feelings about their bodies are justified. Delusions are beliefs you hold onto very strongly, even if you have evidence that your belief isn't true. People who don't have insight into their condition may be unable to process or understand that their belief isn't true. About one-third of people with BDD have this level of insight.

What causes body dysmorphic disorder?

Experts don't fully understand how or why BDD happens, but they suspect it involves multiple factors, including:

Genetics: You're much more likely - between three and eight times more - to develop BDD if a first-degree relative (meaning a child, biological parent or biological sibling) has it.

Brain structure, chemistry and activity differences: People with BDD often have brain areas that are too active or work differently than expected. Those differences make it hard to control thoughts and actions related to the condition.

Cultural influences and popular media: Different cultures have different standards of beauty and appearance. Popular media, culture or a combination of the two can influence how BDD affects your thoughts or behaviors.

A history of childhood abuse, neglect or bullying: A history of adverse childhood experiences means you're more likely to develop BDD. A history of being bullied or teased can also increase your risk of developing it.

What are the complications of body dysmorphic disorder?

People who have BDD are more likely to have certain other mental health conditions, including:

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Symptoms & Treatment

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Body dysmorphic disorder, also known as body dysmorphia, is a mental health condition. It affects how you see and feel about your body and appearance.

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Photo 1:

1. Mirror:
One of the artistic elements that I will incorporate is a mirror. I plan to use this mirror to capture the reflection of a young woman looking at it, while capturing the photograph from my perspective but showing what the girl sees in the mirror. Essentially, my goal is to capture an image that portrays the girl looking at herself in the mirror, with her reflection that represents a fatter version of her, which is not like that, but she thought it was because of body dysmorphia. In doing so, I intend to convey the idea that when faced with body dysmorphia, one's perception often overrides rational thought, resulting in the creation of a distorted self-image. The mirror assumes significant prominence within this composition, as its absence would hinder my ability to effectively communicate the intended message.

2. Light:
Another artistic symbol that I will employ in my photography is the lighting. In my opinion, light has the power to convey the atmosphere and the emotion I wish to express. By using darker lighting, I can express a more negative and somber ambiance. Conversely, employing brighter and radiant light will convey a happier and more positive atmosphere. Considering the subject of my photograph and the issue I am addressing, I will utilize dark lighting to express a more negative and nostalgic environment. This approach will help me convey the impoertance of the problem and make viewers truly feel the photographer's degree of negativity as they should.

3. Edicion:
In the case of my photography, I am going to edit it in the reflection of the mirror to accentuate the message even more. In the reflection I am going to edit the body of my model in a more obese way, to explain the subject more and to understand it in this way, the contrast, distortion and insecurity in the image will be emphasized. Editing is going to be one of the most important symbols of this photo because that way I am going to explain my message since I am going to reflect the thought and vision of my model having the body dysmorphia disease. It will help me to make my photography more understandable and more expressive for the public.

Photo 2:

1. Facial expression :
The third element of art that I am going to use is facial expression. I chose that element because facial expression seems very relevant to this work, because it expresses the feeling that the person feels when looking in the mirror. I want the face to transmit a sad and disappointed emotion that makes the public understand how she feels when seeing her fatter body due to the problem that I am transmitting: body dysmorphia. On the other hand, it could express frustration or anxiety to capture the internal struggle experienced by the person with body dysmorphophobia.

2. Color:
In the case of photograph 2, I will use a color palette that helps convey the emotional state associated with body dysmorphophobia. I will opt for cold and dark colors to represent sadness and anxiety in my model. In my opinion, color in art photographs... represent and transmit many messages to the audience, and in my case, since this is a problem that causes disappointment, anxiety, frustration and more, I will use depressive, dark colors to express feelings. I will try to use colors like black, white, gray... Image 2 focuses on the face of my model, which is a sad and disappointed face and by combining her facial expression with the colors used I will cause a sad atmosphere so that the audience understands better the topic.

3. Selective focus:
Selective focus is a photography technique in which a specific area of ​​the image is highlighted while the rest is blurred or out of focus. I personally am going to use this art element to focus on the face of my actress and in this way blur the entire background so that the viewer connects directly with the emotions that I want to convey: sadness and disappointment. By focusing on the face of my model I will be able to convey her feelings and emotions and I will be able to express the subject in greater depth so that they understand how one feels about this problem and how difficult it can be for most people who live this issue in their lives.

Photo 3:

1. Corporal expresion
The third photo is about a real life gut zoom and reflection, so I will use the expression body art element. This will reflect emotions such as sadness, frustration or anxiety body language to capture the internal struggle experienced by someone with body dysmorphophobia. I will tell my model to have her hands touching her belly to express the insecurity and frustration she has when seeing her body like this and in this way convey the emotions she feels about it for the public to have a better understanding.

2. Texture
In photo 3 I am also going to take advantage of the texture of the elements present in the image to add depth and express emotions, therefore my second art element is going to be texture. I want more texture to be displayed in the reflection of my image to show the details of obesity and to be able to see and reflect the change more accurately and clearly. Since my model is skinnier than what is seen in the reflection by editing the reflection I am going to cause more depth and more detail to make more specific the change that her mind makes her visualize.

3. Perspective:
In photograph 3 I will use perspective of the photo. Since I am only going to show the belly from a perspective that only sees the wadding, from reality I am going to show the belly of my model but it will also be possible to see the wadding more focused and thicker. With this perspective closer to my model, I will be able to show more clearly the difference that body dysmorphia causes with reality and what makes us see the issue, we will notice the change that our own imagination generates by editing the reflection in the mirror. I want to make the change that this issue makes us understand that makes you believe that you are gaining more weight but in truth it is only our imagination because of our insecurities and with that photograph describe and represent my main theme.

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Descripción general

El trastorno dismórfico corporal es una enfermedad mental en el que no se puede dejar de pensar en uno o más defectos percibidos o defectos en la apariencia, un defecto que parece menor o que no puede ser visto por los demás. Pero puedes sentirte tan avergonzado, intimidado y ansioso que es posible que evites muchas situaciones sociales.

Cuando tienes un trastorno dismórfico corporal, te enfocas intensamente en tu apariencia e imagen corporal, y revisas repetidamente el espejo, te aseas o buscas tranquilidad, algunas veces durante muchas horas al día. El defecto percibido y los comportamientos repetitivos causan un sufrimiento emocional significativo y repercuten en tu capacidad para desenvolverte en la vida diaria.

Puedes recurrir a numerosos procedimientos cosméticos para tratar de "arreglar" el defecto percibido. Después, puedes sentir satisfacción temporal o una reducción en tu angustia, pero a menudo la ansiedad regresa y es posible que reanudes la búsqueda de otras maneras de arreglar tu defecto percibido.

El tratamiento del trastorno dismórfico corporal puede incluir terapia cognitivo-conductual y medicamentos.

Productos y servicios

Síntomas

Los signos y síntomas del trastorno dismórfico corporal incluyen los siguientes:

Estar extremadamente preocupado por un defecto percibido en la apariencia que los demás no pueden ver o que parece poco importante

Estar convencido de que tienes un defecto en tu apariencia que te hace feo o deforme

Creer que los demás ponen especial atención en tu apariencia de una manera negativa o se burlan de ti

Tener comportamientos dirigidos a arreglar u ocultar el defecto percibido que son difíciles de resistir o controlar, tales como mirarse frecuentemente el espejo, arreglarse o rascarse la piel

Intentar ocultar los defectos percibidos con el estilo, el maquillaje o la ropa

Comparar constantemente tu apariencia con la de los demás

Buscar con frecuencia la aprobación de tu apariencia por parte de los demás

Tener tendencias perfeccionistas

Buscar procedimientos estéticos con poca satisfacción

Evitar situaciones sociales

La preocupación por tu apariencia, los pensamientos excesivos y los comportamientos repetitivos pueden ser indeseables, ser difíciles de controlar y consumirte tanto tiempo que pueden causar una gran aflicción o problemas en tu vida social, trabajo, escuela u otras áreas de funcionamiento.

Es posible que te enfoques excesivamente en una o más partes del cuerpo. Es posible que la característica física en la que te enfocas cambie con el tiempo. Entre las características más comunes con las que la gente suele obsesionarse se incluyen los siguientes:

Rostro, como la nariz, cutis, arrugas, acné y otras imperfecciones

Cabello, como apariencia, debilitamiento y calvicie

Apariencia de la piel y las venas

Tamaño de las mamas

Tamaño y tono muscular

Genitales

La preocupación de que la constitución del cuerpo sea demasiado pequeña o no sea lo suficientemente musculosa (dismorfia muscular) ocurre casi exclusivamente en los hombres.

La comprensión acerca del trastorno dismórfico corporal varía. Puedes reconocer que tus creencias acerca de los defectos percibidos pueden ser excesivas o no ser ciertas, pensar que probablemente son ciertas, o estar absolutamente convencido de que son ciertas. Cuanto más convencido estés de tus creencias, mayor será la aflicción y perturbación que puedas experimentar en tu vida.

Cuándo debes consultar a un médico

La vergüenza y la pena por tu aspecto pueden impedir que busques tratamiento para el trastorno dismórfico corporal. Pero si tienes algún signo o síntoma, consulta al proveedor de atención médica o a un profesional de salud mental.

Por lo general, el trastorno dismórfico corporal no mejora por sí solo. Si no se trata, es posible que empeore con el tiempo y provoque ansiedad, facturas médicas extensas, depresión grave e incluso pensamientos y conductas suicidas.

Si tienes pensamientos suicidas

Los pensamientos y la conducta suicidas son comunes en el trastorno dismórfico corporal. Si crees que puedes llegar a lastimarte o intentar suicidarte, pide ayuda sin demora:

En los Estados Unidos, llama al 911 o al número local de emergencias de inmediato.

Llama a un número de línea directa de asistencia para el suicidio. En los Estados Unidos, llama a la National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio) al 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) o usa su chat web en suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat.

Llama al profesional de salud mental.

Busca ayuda de tu proveedor principal de atención médica.

Acércate a un amigo íntimo o a un ser querido.

Comunícate con un pastor, un líder espiritual u otra persona de tu comunidad religiosa.

Causas

No se sabe específicamente qué causa el trastorno dismórfico corporal. Al igual que muchas otras enfermedades de salud mental, el trastorno dismórfico corporal puede ser el resultado de una combinación de problemas, como antecedentes familiares del trastorno, evaluaciones o experiencias negativas sobre el cuerpo o la imagen de uno mismo y una función cerebral anormal o niveles anormales de la sustancia química cerebral llamada serotonina.

Factores de riesgo

El trastorno dismórfico corporal comienza, comúnmente, en los primeros años de la adolescencia y afecta tanto a hombres como a mujeres.

Ciertos factores parecen aumentar el riesgo de tener o desencadenar el trastorno dismórfico corporal, entre otros:

Tener parientes consanguíneos con trastorno dismórfico corporal o trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo

Experiencias de vida negativas, como burlas en la infancia, negligencia o abuso

Ciertos rasgos de personalidad, como el perfeccionismo

Presión social o expectativas de belleza

Tener otra afección de salud mental, como ansiedad o depresión

Complicaciones

Las complicaciones que pueden asociarse al trastorno dismórfico corporal o que este provoca incluyen, por ejemplo:

Baja autoestima

Aislamiento social

Depresión grave u otros trastornos del estado de ánimo

Pensamientos o conductas suicidas

Trastornos de ansiedad, incluido el trastorno de ansiedad social (fobia social)

Trastorno obsesivo compulsivo

Trastornos de alimentación

Abuso de sustancias

Problemas de salud por conductas como pellizcarse la piel

Dolor físico o riesgo de desfiguración debido a intervenciones quirúrgicas repetidas

Prevención

No se conoce la manera de evitar el trastorno dismórfico corporal. Sin embargo, como el trastorno dismórfico corporal a menudo comienza en los primeros años de la adolescencia, identificar el trastorno temprano y empezar el tratamiento puede ayudar.

El tratamiento de mantenimiento prolongado también puede ayudar a prevenir una recaída de los síntomas del trastorno dismórfico corporal.

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The article I located discusses the value of photography. It features an article and an interview with a Boise-based photographer. One method to preserve precious memories is through photography. The photographer discusses how we may express ourselves and communicate tales through photos without using words. It is a means of recording the environment we live in and preserving memories for future generations. The article focuses on how photography can be a potent tool for expression and a method to see the beauty in ordinary things.

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I selected photography because I like the range of feelings it can cause in viewers. I want to establish a relationship with my audience and express my message effectively. The most effective approach for others to understand my viewpoint and fully understand my message, in my opinion, is to use photography as a medium of communication.  I can effectively express myself through photography, which also allows me to share my viewpoint with others. The subject I chose is significant and delicate in our culture. The audience's comprehension of my point of view is essential for me to accomplish my goal, which is the reason why I chose photography as my medium.

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This video starts by explaining that since she was a child, she has been comparing herself to others, magazines, and social media. She found it exhausting and impossible to meet all the requirements she believed were necessary to be beautiful, like having a smaller waist, a small nose, and big lips. She also expresses how astonishing it is that nowadays, with social media, you can completely change your face or even your body with a filter. We start to get used to seeing ourselves with filters and it changes our perspective of our own face. Social media is detrimental to mental health.

People with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) believe there is something wrong with their physical appearance. They obsess over their appearance for eight hours a day, and it is more common in women than in men. People with BDD focus more on details rather than the overall image. They fixate on small parts of their face or body, and their brain magnifies the imperfections, making them believe in a distorted image. This can lead to depression. Some people opt for surgery on the body part they see as imperfect, but that doesn't solve anything because the problem lies within us, in our minds, not in our physical appearance. So, no matter how much you change, your mind will keep searching for imperfections. Instead of spending money on surgery, invest it in your mental health, such as seeking therapy with a psychologist.

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Photo 2:
1. Facial expression
2. Color
3. Selective focus

Photo 3:
1. Corporal expresion
2. Texture
3. Perspective

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In cases of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a person becomes overly fixated on and worried with flaunting imagined or insignificant defects in their physical appearance. Your quality of life may be impacted by this, leading to sadness, depression, and worry. To assist patients shift their negative attitudes and create a more positive body image, treatment options include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and, in some circumstances, medication. It's crucial to get professional assistance if you believe that you or a loved one may be suffering from BDD.